South India State News

Karnataka Halves Proposed Excise Fee Hike, Extends License Validity

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

The Karnataka government has rolled back its initially proposed 100% increase in excise licence renewal fees, opting instead for a 50% hike effective from July 1, 2025, following strong appeals from distillers and retailers. The revised structure also extends licence validity from one year to five years—an industry demand that promises relief and efficiency. Under […]

South India State News

Revanth Reddy Launches EAGLE Task Force to Tackle Drug Menace

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has launched a new specialized anti-narcotics unit named the EAGLE Task Force—Elite Action Group for Law Enforcement—to aggressively combat drug and ganja abuse across the state. The announcement was made during an event marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The new task force replaces the

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

State News West India

₹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

East India State News

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

State News West India

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 […]