Karnataka Leadership Row: Shivakumar Stands by Pact

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

South India State News

The leadership debate within the Congress government in Karnataka resurfaced after Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said that he, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the party’s high command are bound by an agreed understanding on leadership matters. Statement on Leadership Understanding

South India State News

Siddaramaiah Rejects Power-Sharing Speculation in Karnataka

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has dismissed speculation about a power-sharing arrangement within the State government, stating that he was elected for a full five-year term and intends to complete it. He made the remarks while responding to questions in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, seeking to put an end to recurring rumours about a possible leadership […]

South India State News

Actor Vijay Makes Strong Political Return in Erode Rally

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay made a high-profile political return on Thursday, addressing a large rally in Erode, Tamil Nadu, in what was his first major public campaign event in the state since the Karur crowd crush tragedy in September 2025. The gathering marked a renewed push in Vijay’s campaign ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly […]

South India State News

TN Government Tells HC Jain Ownership of Thirupparankundram Pillar

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday informed the Madras High Court that a disputed stone pillar located at the Thirupparankundram hill in Madurai district belongs to the Jain community and not to Hindus, amid an ongoing legal row over religious ownership and heritage claims at the site. The submission was made during the hearing of […]

South India State News

BJP Wins Third Consecutive Term in Palakkad Municipality

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party has retained control of the Palakkad municipality for a third consecutive term in the Kerala local body elections, marking a notable outcome in a state where the party has limited municipal presence. The result reinforces Palakkad’s position as a key urban pocket where the BJP has managed to sustain electoral support […]

South India State News

Shivakumar Meets Congress Leaders Amid Karnataka Tussle

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and senior Congress leader D. K. Shivakumar on Thursday held a dinner meeting with several Congress ministers and MLAs, sparking fresh political speculation amid reports of an internal power tussle within the ruling party. The meeting took place in Belagavi during the ongoing winter session of the Karnataka legislature. Ministers and […]

South India State News

RSS Chief Warns on Thiruparankundram Dispute

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that the ongoing dispute related to Thiruparankundram in Tamil Nadu can be resolved within the State without immediate intervention by the RSS at the national level. He made the remarks while addressing a public event in Tiruchirappalli, noting that the issue is currently under consideration before the […]

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 […]

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