State News West India

Centre Permits Maharashtra CM’s Relief Fund to Accept Foreign Donations

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2025

In a significant policy development, the Central Government has granted approval for the Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to receive foreign contributions under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). This authorization enables the state to accept donations from international sources, bolstering its capacity to respond to emergencies and support welfare

South India State News

Ramadoss Regrets Making Son Union Minister at 35

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

In a rare moment of introspection, Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder Dr. S. Ramadoss publicly admitted that appointing his son Anbumani Ramadoss as Union Health Minister at the age of 35 was a mistake. His remarks, made during an internal party meeting, reflect mounting dissatisfaction within the party over recent political decisions, particularly Anbumani’s

North India State News

Delhi HC Directs Policy for Stray Dog Rehabilitation

By BPN News Desk May 29, 2025

In a significant move addressing the rising concern over stray dog populations in the capital, the Delhi High Court has directed the state government to frame a comprehensive policy aimed at the phased removal and rehabilitation of stray dogs from public streets. The initiative seeks to ensure both public safety and proper care for the […]

South India State News

Kavitha Alleges BRS-BJP Merger Plot Amid Party Crisis

By BPN News Desk May 29, 2025

In a dramatic turn of events within the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), party MLC K Kavitha has made explosive claims of a covert attempt to merge the party with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during her incarceration. The allegations, laced with criticism aimed at internal party dynamics, have triggered a wave of political speculation and […]

South India State News

Kamal Haasan Set for Rajya Sabha Entry via DMK Support

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2025

In a key political development, Tamil Nadu’s ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has allocated one Rajya Sabha seat to Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), effectively clearing the path for Kamal Haasan’s entry into the Upper House of Parliament. This decision comes ahead of the June 19 Rajya Sabha elections and marks the actor-politician’s most direct step […]

State News West India

Maharashtra to Restore Savarkar’s Revoked Barrister Degree

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a new initiative to seek the restoration of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s barrister degree, which was revoked by British authorities during the colonial era. Speaking at a function held at Mumbai University, Fadnavis emphasized the symbolic and historical importance of correcting what he described as an unjust punitive

South India State News

Kamal Haasan Set to Enter Rajya Sabha with DMK Support

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2025

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan is set to take his political journey to the national stage, with his entry into the Rajya Sabha now imminent. The move comes as part of a political understanding between his party, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), and the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu. DMK-MNM Alliance Paves Way for Nomination […]

Northeast India State News

President’s Rule Useless in Manipur: Jairam Ramesh

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2025

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has sharply criticized the imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur, stating that the move has failed to make any meaningful impact on the ground. Speaking in New Delhi, Ramesh said the situation in Manipur remains dire, with ethnic violence continuing unabated and tens of thousands still displaced. President’s Rule Has Changed […]

State News West India

Mumbai on Red Alert as Record May Rainfall Triggers Flooding

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2025

Mumbai is facing unprecedented rainfall in the last week of May, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for the city. This has resulted in massive traffic disruptions, flooded streets, and damage to critical infrastructure, catching residents and authorities off guard. Record Rainfall Breaks Century-Old Mark On May 26, 2025, Mumbai […]

East India State News

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Warns Bangladesh Over Siliguri Corridor Comments

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued a pointed rebuttal to Bangladesh’s interim government chief Muhammad Yunus, following provocative remarks on India’s Siliguri Corridor. Sarma’s warning comes amid rising geopolitical sensitivities and growing Indo-Bangladesh friction over regional access and security. Sarma Highlights Bangladesh’s Own Vulnerabilities In a