Nine Cops Get Death In Sattankulam Case

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2026

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A court in Madurai has sentenced all nine convicted policemen to death in the 2020 Sattankulam custodial deaths case, one of the most closely watched police brutality cases in Tamil Nadu. The verdict comes nearly six years after the deaths of P. Jayaraj and his son J. Benicks, whose case had

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Annamalai Says He Chose Not To Contest Tamil Nadu Polls

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai has said he was not denied a ticket by the party and had himself decided not to contest the upcoming Assembly elections. His clarification came after his absence from the BJP’s first candidate list triggered speculation over seat-sharing tensions within the AIADMK-led alliance. Annamalai Not In BJP Candidate […]

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Shashi Tharoor Convoy Stopped In Kerala

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Shashi Tharoor Convoy Stopped In Kerala Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s convoy was allegedly stopped in Kerala’s Malappuram district while he was travelling to campaign for a party candidate, with one member of his security team reportedly attacked during the disruption. Police have registered a case and detained suspects as the incident has drawn attention during […]

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Kanimozhi Says Voters Welcome DMK Manifesto

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

Kanimozhi Says Voters Welcome DMK Manifesto DMK MP Kanimozhi has said the party’s election manifesto is receiving a strong response from the public, claiming that people across Tamil Nadu are celebrating its promises ahead of the Assembly election. Her remarks come as the ruling party steps up its campaign around welfare delivery, implementation claims and […]

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TVK Cadre Booked Over Poll Code Violation

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has landed in trouble after police booked party workers for allegedly conducting a roadshow in violation of election rules in Tamil Nadu. The case comes during an increasingly sensitive phase of the Assembly election campaign, with authorities closely monitoring rallies, processions and public mobilisation. TVK Cadre Booked

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Annamalai Unhappy With AIADMK Seat Allocation

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2026

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai is reportedly unhappy with the constituencies allocated to his party by alliance partner AIADMK, as discontent grows within sections of the BJP over the final seat-sharing arrangement for the 2026 Assembly election. The unease has added a fresh layer of strain inside the NDA in Tamil Nadu even […]

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Markapuram Bus Crash Kills 13 In Andhra

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

A major road accident in Andhra Pradesh’s Markapuram area left at least 13 people dead and 22 others injured after a private travel bus collided with a tipper lorry and caught fire early on March 26. Officials said the bus was carrying 35 passengers and several victims were trapped after the impact triggered a fast-moving […]

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No Fuel Shortage In Telangana, Say Dealers

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Fuel dealers in Telangana have said there is no shortage of petrol or diesel in the state, urging the public not to panic buy amid long queues at fuel stations. The clarification came after rumours of fuel scarcity triggered a sharp rise in demand, leading to temporary stock-outs at some outlets. Dealers said the problem […]

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DMK Seals DMDK Pact, MNM Backs Out

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

The DMK has sealed a seat-sharing pact with the DMDK for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, allotting it 10 seats and making it one of the larger allies in the ruling party’s front. At the same time, Kamal Haasan’s Makkal Needhi Maiam has decided to stay out of the electoral contest while extending support […]

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Vijay Was Offered 90 Seats, Claims TVK Leader

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam leader Vijay was offered 90 Assembly seats and the Chief Minister’s post for two-and-a-half years, senior party functionary Aadhav Arjuna claimed on Tuesday, adding a fresh layer of intrigue to Tamil Nadu’s pre-election political churn. The remarks have intensified speculation over possible alliance efforts around the 2026 Assembly election, even