Kamal Haasan Set to Enter Rajya Sabha with DMK Support

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2025

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Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan is set to take his political journey to the national stage, with his entry into the Rajya Sabha now imminent. The move comes as part of a political understanding between his party, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), and the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in

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Naidu Seeks Centre’s Backing for Solar, Defence Push

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is actively seeking the support of the central government to push forward key initiatives in renewable energy, defence manufacturing, and water security. During his recent visit to New Delhi, Naidu met Union ministers to present a comprehensive development vision aligning with the state’s Swarna Andhra 2047 plan.

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Udhayanidhi Stalin Declares DMK Unfazed by ED and PM Modi

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2025

In a defiant speech delivered at a political rally in Tamil Nadu, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin asserted that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has no fear of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) or Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His comments came amidst rising political temperatures ahead of the elections, with several opposition leaders facing investigation by

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Tamil Nadu Moves SC Over Withheld Education Funds

By BPN News Desk May 21, 2025

The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court, accusing the Union Government of unlawfully withholding ₹2,291.30 crore in education funds meant for the fiscal year 2024–25. The state alleges that this financial blockade is a retaliatory move by the Centre for Tamil Nadu’s refusal to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The withheld […]

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Bengaluru Reels Under Torrential Rain: 3 Dead, 500 Homes Flooded

By BPN News Desk May 20, 2025

Bengaluru is grappling with one of its worst urban flooding crises in recent years after 130mm of rainfall hit the city within just 12 hours between Sunday evening and early Monday, May 19–20, 2025. The downpour has claimed three lives, flooded over 500 homes, and crippled mobility across the IT capital. Fatalities and Residential Flooding […]

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Hyderabad Terror Plot Foiled; Two ISIS-Linked Suspects Arrested

By BPN News Desk May 20, 2025

Authorities in Hyderabad have successfully foiled a major terror plot with the arrest of two individuals allegedly linked to the Islamic State (ISIS). The suspects, Siraj Ur Rehman (29) from Vizianagaram and Syed Sameer (28) from Hyderabad, were taken into custody in a coordinated operation between the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana police’s counter-intelligence units. ISIS

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17 Dead in Hyderabad Blaze Near Charminar

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

A devastating fire broke out in the early hours of Monday in the congested Gulzar Houz area near Hyderabad’s iconic Charminar, killing 17 members of a jeweller’s family, including eight children. The victims, who had gathered for a weekend get-together, were asleep when the fire swept through their multi-storey building. The incident has shaken the […]

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SIT Arrests Ex-Andhra Officials in ₹3,200 Cr Liquor Scam

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

In a major breakthrough in the ₹3,200 crore liquor scam case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Andhra Pradesh Police has arrested two senior former officials from the previous YSRCP-led government. Retired IAS officer K. Dhanunjaya Reddy, who served as Secretary in the Chief Minister’s Office, and P. Krishna Mohan Reddy, former Officer on Special […]

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Stalin Slams Centre Over SC Verdict Presidential Reference

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has voiced strong opposition to the Union Government’s decision to seek a presidential reference against the Supreme Court’s recent verdict mandating time-bound assent by Governors on bills passed by state legislatures. Calling it an assault on federalism, Stalin accused the Centre of attempting to dilute the authority of

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PM Modi Betrayed Andhra People Again: Shivaji

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Congress Campaign Committee Chairman, Gidugu Rudra Raju, and senior party leader Shivaji launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a press meet in Vijayawada, accusing him of continuously failing the people of Andhra Pradesh. Shivaji, speaking alongside Rudra Raju, highlighted the Prime Minister’s repeated unfulfilled promises and the