North India State News

Omar Abdullah Returns as First CM of J&K Union Territory

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2024

National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah assumed office as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, marking a pivotal moment in the Union territory’s political landscape. Abdullah’s return to the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar was met with a grand reception, where he was welcomed by officers, employees, and given a ceremonial guard of […]

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Poll Body Defends EVMs Against Hacking Allegations from Congress

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2024

As Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced the dates for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections, he addressed allegations from the Congress regarding the security of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) after the party’s defeat in the Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir elections. The Congress had raised concerns, questioning if EVMs could be hacked in a

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Omar Abdullah to Take Oath as Jammu and Kashmir CM on Wednesday

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2024

Omar Abdullah, Vice President of the National Conference (NC), is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. This development follows an invitation from Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha, asking him to form and lead the government after the NC-Congress alliance secured victory in the recent […]

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President’s Rule Revoked in J&K, Paving Way for New Government

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2024

In a historic development for Jammu and Kashmir, President’s rule has officially been revoked following the first elections in the region since 2014. This comes after the collapse of the PDP-BJP alliance in June 2018 and the subsequent imposition of President’s rule. The elections, held in three phases between September 18 and October 1, mark […]

South India State News

IMD Issues Orange Alert for Chennai: Heavy Rains Expected

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2024

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Chennai and nearby districts, including Kancheepuram, Chengalpet, and Tiruvallur, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall between 6 cm and 20 cm on October 15. A yellow alert is in place for October 14 and 16, with rainfall expected between 6 cm and 12 cm. […]

North India State News

UP Minister Claims Cowshed Cleaning Can Cure Cancer

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2024

In a surprising and controversial statement, Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Singh Gangwar claimed that cleaning and lying in a cowshed can cure cancer, while stroking a cow’s back can reduce high blood pressure. Gangwar made these remarks during the inauguration of the Kanha Gaushala in Nougawa Pakadiya, UP, on Sunday, stirring significant debate. Cow Products […]

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NCP Leader Baba Siddique Shot Dead in Mumbai, Two Suspects Detained

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2024

Baba Siddique, a senior leader of the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and former Maharashtra minister, was shot dead in Mumbai on October 12. The shooting occurred outside his son Zeeshan Siddique’s MLA office near Colgate Ground in Nirmal Nagar, Bandra. According to reports, two to three rounds were fired, and […]

North India State News

Haryana BJP Government Swearing-In Set for October 17

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially announced that the swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected government in Haryana will take place on October 17 in Panchkula. This follows the party’s success in securing more than a majority in the recently concluded Haryana assembly elections. PM Modi to Attend Haryana Swearing-In Ceremony The BJP’s statement […]

South India State News

Train Collision in Tamil Nadu Derails Coaches, High-Level Inquiry Launched

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2024

A passenger train collided with a stationary goods train near Kavarapettai in Tamil Nadu on Friday, leading to the derailment of several coaches. The collision has severely disrupted rail services in the region, with 18 trains cancelled and several others diverted as emergency restoration work is underway at the site. High-Level Inquiry Initiated Indian Railways […]

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Air India Express Flight Lands Safely in Trichy After Mid-Air Scare

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2024

Tiruchirappalli: An Air India Express flight, AXB 613, heading to Sharjah with 144 passengers on board, experienced a hydraulic failure shortly after taking off from Tiruchirappalli airport in Tamil Nadu on Thursday evening. Despite the mid-air emergency, the aircraft landed safely after being airborne for over two and a half hours. The flight, which departed […]