South India State News

RCB Marketing Head Arrested Over Bengaluru Stampede

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

In the aftermath of a tragic stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL victory celebrations, Bengaluru police have arrested four individuals, including RCB’s marketing head, Nikhil Sosale. The incident, which occurred outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, resulted in 11 fatalities and over 50 injuries. Sosale was apprehended at Kempegowda

East India State News

Assam Probes Foreign-Linked Social Media Accounts Ahead of Elections

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

Assam’s law enforcement agencies have initiated an investigation into over 2,000 social media accounts, primarily on Facebook, suspected of being operated from Pakistan and Bangladesh. These accounts are believed to be part of a coordinated effort to influence the state’s political landscape ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa

South India State News

Gambhir Urges Safer Celebrations After Bengaluru Tragedy

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

The celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s long-awaited IPL title turned into a tragedy when a stampede near the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed the lives of 11 people and injured over 50 others. What was meant to be a moment of joy for the city became a horrifying example of poor planning and crowd mismanagement. The […]

State News West India

Maharashtra Raises Daily Wages for Beggars After 61 Years

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

In a long-overdue decision, the Maharashtra government has increased the wages paid to residents of state-run beggars’ homes from a token ₹5 per month to a more substantial ₹40 per day. This wage hike comes 61 years after the last revision, signaling a renewed commitment to rehabilitating and empowering marginalized individuals. The previous compensation, unchanged […]

South India State News

RCB Victory Parade Turns Tragic: 11 Dead, Dozens Injured

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

On June 4, 2025, a massive crowd gathered outside Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s maiden IPL title win. What began as a festive homecoming quickly turned into tragedy when a stampede erupted, killing 11 people and injuring more than 50. The incident occurred near Gate 3 as thousands surged toward the […]

South India State News

Karnataka’s Externment Orders Ignite Political Row

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

The Karnataka government has moved to extern 36 individuals from Dakshina Kannada district over their alleged involvement in communal disturbances, triggering a fierce political battle between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP. The decision, taken under provisions of the Karnataka Police Act, aims to prevent further disruption of public peace in the region. Among

Northeast India State News

34 Evacuated from Landslide-Hit Chaten in North Sikkim

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

A major rescue operation was carried out in North Sikkim after landslides triggered by relentless rainfall and a cloudburst cut off access to several regions. A total of 34 individuals, including 27 stranded tourists and seven family members of army personnel, were airlifted from Chaten to Pakyong Greenfield Airport on June 3, 2025. The evacuation […]

East India State News

Supreme Court Directs Assam Deportation Plea to Gauhati HC

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has declined to consider a petition challenging the Assam government’s ongoing deportation drive against suspected illegal immigrants, directing the petitioner to instead approach the Gauhati High Court. This move effectively passes the responsibility of adjudicating the issue to the state judiciary, emphasizing the procedural protocol of

State News West India

Maharashtra Farmers Advised to Delay Sowing Amid Heat and Monsoon Delay

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

As the state of Maharashtra reels under scorching heat, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh advisory asking farmers to postpone the sowing of kharif crops. The department has made it clear that monsoon rains are unlikely to begin before June 10, pushing back the usual agricultural schedule in several districts. Maharashtra Monsoon […]

South India State News

Kerala Records 440% Excess Rainfall Since Early Monsoon Onset

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2025

Kerala has recorded an extraordinary 440% excess rainfall since the southwest monsoon hit the state eight days ahead of schedule on May 24, marking the earliest monsoon onset in 16 years. The unprecedented downpour has led to widespread disruption, red alerts, and significant impacts on both daily life and infrastructure. Monsoon Arrives Eight Days Early […]