South India State News

Bus Plunges Into Gorge in Andhra Pradesh

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

At least nine people were killed and more than 20 others injured after a private bus fell into a deep gorge on the Chinturu–Maredumilli ghat road in Andhra Pradesh’s Alluri Sitarama Raju district. The accident occurred early on Friday near Rajugarimetta, a stretch known for sharp curves and difficult terrain. Dense Fog Linked to the […]

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Arunachal Gorge Accident Leaves Several Feared Dead

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

A major accident occurred on the Hayuliang–Chaglagam road in Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district when a truck carrying labourers fell into a deep gorge near the India China border. The incident took place on December 8 and came to notice only after the lone survivor managed to reach a nearby camp and alert authorities two days […]

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Delhi Court Denies Bail to Luthra Brothers in Goa Fire Case

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

A Delhi court has denied transit anticipatory bail to Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners linked to the Goa nightclub fire at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora, which killed 25 people on December 6. The brothers had sought temporary protection from arrest while they were abroad. Detained in Thailand, Deportation Expected The Luthra brothers were […]

South India State News

Tirupati Temple Dupatta Scam Exposed

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

A vigilance probe at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has uncovered a ₹55 crore procurement scam, where dupattas supplied to the temple over nearly a decade were found to be 100 percent polyester instead of the pure mulberry silk mandated in the tender. The dupattas are traditionally offered during rituals and to donors, making quality […]

South India State News

Andhra Pradesh Seeks Lower Interest Rates from Banks

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has instructed senior officials to negotiate with banks and financial institutions to reduce the interest rates being charged on loans taken by the state government. Naidu said lowering borrowing costs is essential for improving the state’s financial stability and easing long-term repayment burdens. Savings Expected

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Goa Fire: Passports of Luthra Brothers Suspended

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

The passports of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, co-owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa where a major fire killed 25 people on December 6, have been officially suspended by the Ministry of External Affairs. The suspension follows a request from the Goa Police to restrict the brothers’ international travel while the investigation […]

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Goa CM Promises Arrests After Deadly Club Fire

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that the Luthra brothers, owners of Birch by Romeo Lane where a fire killed 25 people, will be arrested. He announced that police will continue tracking them and that all those responsible will face action. A Blue Corner Notice has already been issued to trace the accused. Detentions […]

South India State News

Telangana Secures ₹5.75 Lakh Crore At Global Summit

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

The Telangana government announced that it has received investment commitments worth ₹5.75 lakh crore during the two-day Rising Global Summit held near Hyderabad. Officials said the agreements cover a range of sectors, including data centres, biotechnology, manufacturing, defence technology and infrastructure development. Big focus on digital and data Among the biggest

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Goa Police Detain Co-Owner In Nightclub Fire Case

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

Goa Police have detained Ajay Gupta, a co-owner of the nightclub where a massive fire killed 25 people. He was picked up in Delhi after authorities issued a Look Out Circular against him. The detention comes days after the incident, which shocked the state and raised questions about safety standards at commercial establishments. Search for […]

South India State News

Vijay Holds First Rally Since Karur Stampede

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

Actor and TVK leader Vijay held a public rally in Puducherry, his first major event since the deadly stampede in Karur earlier this year. Authorities imposed strict rules, limiting the crowd to 5,000 people. Entry was allowed only through QR-code passes, and barricaded zones were set up to control movement. Security scare before the event […]