North India State News

Ayodhya Bans Non-Veg Food Delivery Near Ram Temple

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

The Ayodhya administration has imposed a ban on the delivery of non-vegetarian food within a 15-kilometre radius of the Ram temple, citing the need to maintain the religious sanctity of the area. The restriction applies to restaurants, hotels, homestays and online food delivery platforms operating in the designated zone. Officials said the decision was taken […]

North India State News

Small Aircraft Crash-Lands Near Rourkela Airstrip

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

A small aircraft made an emergency landing near the Rourkela airstrip in Odisha on Saturday, leaving six people injured. The incident occurred when the aircraft, operating a short domestic flight, reportedly developed a technical problem shortly before landing. The aircraft came down in an open area a few kilometres away from the runway. All six […]

South India State News

Telangana Bans Children’s Syrup After Toxic Contamination Found

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

The Telangana government has ordered an immediate ban on the sale and use of Almont-Kid Syrup for children after it was found to be contaminated with toxic ethylene glycol. The state’s drug regulator has directed medical stores, distributors and hospitals to stop dispensing the medicine and remove it from shelves. The alert follows a report […]

South India State News

Revanth Reddy Appeals to Naidu for Cooperation

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has made a public appeal to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, urging cooperation on interstate issues and calling for a constructive approach to development. He said political differences should not come in the way of regional growth and mutual interests. Revanth Reddy stressed that disputes between the […]

South India State News

Chennai Braces for Heavy Rain as Bay System Nears

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

Chennai and several parts of Tamil Nadu are preparing for heavy rainfall as a weather system over the Bay of Bengal moves closer to the coast. The India Meteorological Department has warned that rain activity is likely to intensify over the next two days, raising concerns of waterlogging and local disruptions. An orange alert has […]

North India State News

Earthquake in Tajikistan Felt in Kashmir

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

A moderate earthquake measuring 5.3 in magnitude struck Tajikistan early on Friday, with tremors felt in parts of Kashmir and surrounding regions. The seismic event occurred in the early hours of the morning, and residents reported feeling shaking in several areas of the valley. Details of the Quake The earthquake was recorded at a depth […]

South India State News

ED Officer Removed Over Bribery Allegations

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

The Union government has ordered the compulsory retirement of P. Radhakrishnan, a Deputy Director in the Enforcement Directorate (ED), following allegations of bribery and misconduct. The decision was taken after an internal inquiry found merit in complaints about his conduct and was approved by the President of India. Allegations and Inquiry Radhakrishnan, a Malayali

South India State News

Supreme Court Revives Andhra Graft Cases

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

The Supreme Court has set aside an earlier order of the Andhra Pradesh High Court that had quashed multiple corruption cases, thereby reviving stalled investigations. The apex court held that serious allegations of corruption should not be terminated at a preliminary stage on procedural grounds without examining the merits of the cases. High Court Order […]

South India State News

Telangana CM to Take Fight Against G-RAM G Bill to Villages

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday announced that the state government and the Congress party will take their opposition to the G-RAM G Bill to the grassroots by holding meetings across villages in Telangana. He said the campaign would aim to educate rural residents about the implications of the proposed legislation and mobilise […]

North India State News

Greater Noida Residents Fall Ill Over Water Concerns

By BPN News Desk January 8, 2026

Several residents of Delta 1 sector in Greater Noida have reported falling ill over the past few days, with complaints ranging from diarrhoea and vomiting to stomach pain and weakness. Locals said the symptoms appeared after consuming drinking water supplied to the area. Many residents alleged that the water had an unusual colour and smell, […]