DMK Rejects Congress Power-Sharing Demand in Tamil Nadu

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

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The DMK has rejected the Congress party’s proposal for sharing power in the Tamil Nadu government, with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin making it clear that there will be no coalition administration in the state. Senior DMK leaders said the party is firm on retaining full control of governance. CM

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Vijay Denies TVK Role in Karur Stampede Probe

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

Actor and TVK president Vijay has told the Central Bureau of Investigation that neither he nor his party was responsible for the Karur stampede, according to officials familiar with the questioning. Vijay was examined by the CBI as part of its investigation into the deadly incident. Statement to Investigators During questioning, Vijay stated that he […]

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NHAI Creates Four Guinness Records in Andhra Pradesh

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has created four Guinness World Records during the construction of a major highway project in Andhra Pradesh, marking a significant achievement in India’s infrastructure sector. Record-Breaking Highway Work The records were achieved on the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor. NHAI successfully completed the longest

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Siddaramaiah Becomes Karnataka’s Longest-Serving CM

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has surpassed the record of former chief minister D. Devaraj Urs to become the longest-serving chief minister in the state’s history. The milestone was reached after Siddaramaiah’s combined tenure across two non-consecutive terms exceeded the total number of days served by Urs. Tenure Across Two Terms Siddaramaiah first served as chief