South India State News

Kerala CM to Write Governor Over Bharat Mata Row

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has announced his intention to write a formal letter to the state’s Governor regarding the ongoing controversy over a school student wearing a “Bharat Mata ki Jai” T-shirt, which sparked disciplinary action and ignited widespread debate. This move comes amid growing public and political scrutiny. At the heart of the

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₹5,000 Meals on Silver Plates Spark Outrage at Maharashtra Conclave

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

Amid serious fiscal strain and public protests, the Maharashtra government invited sharp criticism after hosting a lavish two-day Estimates Committee conclave in Mumbai, where guests were reportedly served ₹5,000-per-head meals on exquisite silver plates. The event, held at Vidhan Bhavan on June 23, brought together chairpersons and members of state budget scrutiny

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Centre Approves Bihar’s First Nuclear Plant Ahead of Elections

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved Bihar’s first-ever nuclear power plant as part of the nationwide Nuclear Energy Mission, marking a strategic move in the state’s energy framework ahead of impending assembly polls. Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar revealed the regional energy ministers’ conference in Patna on June 25 that Bihar had formally requested the […]

South India State News

Siddaramaiah Awaits Rahul Gandhi’s Nod for Cabinet Reshuffle

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has held a series of high-level meetings in New Delhi with senior Congress leadership as he seeks approval for a much-anticipated cabinet reshuffle and the nomination of four members to the Legislative Council. While official confirmation remains pending, the political stakes have intensified with the chief minister aiming to reaffirm

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Cabinet Approves ₹3,626 Cr Extension of Pune Metro Line 2

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

The Union Cabinet has greenlit a major infrastructure project in Pune by approving the ₹3,626.24 crore extension of Metro Line 2 under Phase 2, marking a significant milestone in the city’s urban transit development. The project will add 12.75 km of elevated corridors and 13 new stations, designed to dramatically improve east–west connectivity across Pune’s […]

North India State News

Cloudbursts in Himachal Leave 2 Dead, 20 Missing

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

Devastating cloudbursts struck parts of Himachal Pradesh on June 25, triggering flash floods that claimed at least two lives and left up to 20 people missing. The worst-affected regions included Kangra and Kullu districts, where sudden surges in water levels damaged infrastructure, swept away shelters, and disrupted daily life. In Kangra district, two bodies were […]

South India State News

ED Raids 18 Locations in Karnataka Over 2,000‑Seat Engineering Scam

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has carried out extensive raids across 18 locations in Karnataka, including Bengaluru, in connection with a major money laundering case linked to a scam involving over 2,000 engineering college seats. The investigation centers around a systematic racket that blocked meritorious candidates from securing seats while allowing paid entries

North India State News

Omar Abdullah Ready to Dissolve J&K Assembly if Statehood Restored

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has signaled a major willingness to relinquish power, declaring he is prepared to recommend the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly and oversee fresh elections the moment full statehood is granted to the region. Speaking during a public engagement in Gulmarg on June 24, 2025, Abdullah emphasized that his […]

South India State News

FIR Against Jagan Reddy’s Convoy in Party Activist’s Death

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

Andhra Pradesh police have filed an FIR against YSRCP president and former chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, his driver Ramana Reddy, and several close aides, after a party activist was fatally run over by a vehicle in the convoy. The deceased, Cheeli Singaiah, aged 65, was a devoted party worker who had gathered along with […]

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Bengaluru Bike-Taxi Riders Detained Amid Protest at Vidhana Soudha

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

In a sharp escalation of tensions between gig economy workers and the Karnataka government, hundreds of bike-taxi riders staged a protest outside Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru, demanding the immediate rollback of the state’s ban on bike-taxi services. The protest, which began peacefully, soon led to a large police presence and multiple detentions. Protestors Demand