DMDK Joins DMK Alliance Ahead Of TN Polls

By BPN News Desk February 20, 2026

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The Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) has joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led alliance ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, marking a significant shift in the state’s political alignments. The announcement was made after senior leaders from both parties met in Chennai to

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Congress DMK To Decide Alliance Strategy Soon

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2026

Senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal said the Congress and DMK remain aligned politically and will jointly oppose what he described as “fascist forces,” while noting that final decisions on electoral arrangements will be taken by the party high command. Congress DMK Alliance Position Venugopal stated that both parties share a long-standing partnership in Tamil Nadu […]

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Bill Gates Backs Andhra Pradesh Tech Vision

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has praised Andhra Pradesh development roadmap centred on emerging technologies during his interaction with state leadership, highlighting collaboration opportunities in health, agriculture and digital governance. Bill Gates Praises Andhra Pradesh Tech Roadmap During discussions with the state government, Gates noted the emphasis on

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TVK Leader Vijay Targets Stalin Over ₹5000 Cash Scheme

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2026

Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay criticised the Tamil Nadu government’s ₹5,000 cash transfer scheme, questioning its intent and linking it to political strategy ahead of elections. TVK Vijay Criticism Of Tamil Nadu Cash Transfer Vijay alleged the payment to women beneficiaries amounted to a politically motivated distribution and urged voters to

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EPS Criticises ₹5000 Grant Announced By TN Govt

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2026

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami has criticised the Tamil Nadu government’s ₹5,000 financial assistance to women beneficiaries, describing it as a politically timed cash transfer, while the ruling administration defended it as welfare support. Tamil Nadu ₹5000 Grant Political Debate Palaniswami said the direct transfer to women’s bank accounts resembled an election

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Tamil Nadu Government Credits ₹5000 To Women Beneficiaries

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2026

The Tamil Nadu government has transferred ₹5,000 each to more than 1.31 crore women beneficiaries under a state welfare initiative, with funds directly credited to bank accounts across the state. Stalins Women Cash Transfer Scheme Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announced the financial assistance as part of a targeted support measure aimed at […]

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Explosives Seized in Palakkad, Two Arrested

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

Police in Kerala seized a large quantity of explosives during a vehicle inspection in Palakkad, leading to arrests and a criminal investigation into illegal transportation and storage. Palakkad Explosives Seizure Officers intercepted a vehicle and recovered gelatin sticks along with detonators during routine checking. Authorities said the materials were being transported

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Karnataka Faces ₹10,000–₹15,000 Crore Revenue Loss

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

Karnataka is set to lose between ₹10,000 crore and ₹15,000 crore due to the recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said. He stated that the proposed changes to tax devolution would reduce the state’s share compared with earlier expectations. Impact on Development Spending The Chief Minister said the reduction would put pressure […]

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EPS Palaniswami Rejects OPS Return to AIADMK

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2026

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has firmly rejected expelled leader O. Panneerselvam’s (OPS) offer to rejoin the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). Palaniswami said there is no chance of OPS returning to the party after being removed from membership by the party’s general council. OPS Seeks Reunification Earlier, OPS publicly said he […]

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Andhra CM Urges TDP to Strengthen NDA Ties

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday asked party leaders and workers to strengthen coordination with alliance partners — the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janasena Party (JSP) — to boost support for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of future polls. The call came during a […]