TVK Leader Vijay Targets Stalin Over ₹5000 Cash Scheme

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2026

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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

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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 […]

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Vijay Calls Tamil Nadu Poll a Democratic War

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Vijay addressed supporters at his first major public rally after being questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation. Speaking to party workers, Vijay said the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election is “not just an election but a democratic war” and called on cadres to remain alert, united, and […]

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300 Stray Dogs Found Dead in Telangana Village

By BPN News Desk January 25, 2026

Around 300 stray dogs were found dead in a village in Telangana, triggering a police investigation and outrage from animal welfare groups. The carcasses were discovered buried in a pit on the outskirts of the village, raising suspicions of a mass killing. Police action initiated Police have registered a case against the village sarpanch and […]

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CBI-SIT Files Final Chargesheet in Tirumala Ghee Case

By BPN News Desk January 25, 2026

A Central Bureau of Investigation-led Special Investigation Team (CBI-SIT) has filed the final chargesheet in the Tirumala Srivari laddu ghee adulteration case before the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Court in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. The filing marks the completion of a probe that lasted about 15 months. Accused named The SIT has named 36 individuals as accused […]