Vijay Seeks Probe Into Karnataka Forest Firing

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2026

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has condemned the shooting of three Tamil men by Karnataka Forest Department personnel in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, rejecting the official explanation surrounding the incident and demanding a high-level, impartial investigation. Vijay Seeks Probe

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Annamalai Alleges Bribes by TVK Ministers

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2026

Former BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai has accused some ministers in the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government of seeking commissions on government tenders, claiming that he possesses audio recordings supporting the allegations. He urged Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay to intervene before corruption becomes entrenched in the administration. Annamalai Alleges

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Karnataka Raises PUC Testing Fees From August 15

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2026

The Karnataka government has revised Pollution Under Control (PUC) testing charges across the state, increasing fees for two-wheelers, autorickshaws, petrol and CNG cars, and diesel vehicles. The new rates came into effect on August 15, 2026. Karnataka PUC Testing Fees Revised Under the revised fee structure, two-wheeler owners will now pay ₹80 for a PUC […]

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Nainar Nagendran Remark Sparks Tamil Nadu Row

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2026

Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran has triggered a fresh political controversy after making remarks involving Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and his mother. The comments, made while responding to Vijay’s earlier political attack on Udhayanidhi Stalin, drew criticism from TVK leaders and other political figures. Nainar Nagendran Remark Sparks Political Row Nagendran’s

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Supreme Court Stays Karur Jobs Verdict

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2026

The Supreme Court has stayed a Madras High Court judgment that struck down the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to provide government jobs to eligible family members of those killed in the 2025 Karur stampede. The top court also issued notice on the State government’s challenge to the High Court ruling. Supreme Court Stays Karur Jobs […]

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CWMA Orders Karnataka to Release Cauvery Water

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2026

The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) has endorsed a recommendation directing Karnataka to ensure the release of 12,000 cusecs of Cauvery water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days from August 12. The flow is to be maintained at Biligundlu, the interstate measuring point. Karnataka Ordered to Release Cauvery Water The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee […]

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Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Resolution to Scrap NEET

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2026

Here is the clean version with all sources, citations, links and attribution markers removed. The Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed a resolution urging the Union government to abolish NEET for medical admissions and allow the state to admit students based on Class 12 marks. The Vijay government cited concerns over paper leaks, student deaths, expensive […]

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Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Faces Tamil Row

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2026

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson has become embroiled in a political controversy after defending his Tamil during a heated Assembly exchange over his Budget speech. The minister, part of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s government, faced criticism from a DMK MLA over grammatical errors and his use of English. Marie Wilson Faces Criticism […]

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Tamil Nadu Makes Tamil Thai Vazhthu Mandatory

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has moved a resolution making the rendition of “Tamil Thai Vazhthu” mandatory at the beginning of official events across the state, with the Assembly unanimously backing the proposal. The DMK, AIADMK and other parties supported the move. Vijay Moves Tamil Thai Vazhthu Resolution Introducing the resolution in the […]

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Andhra Medico Priyanka Dies After Car Attack

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2026

A 28-year-old postgraduate medical student, Dr Kanike Priyanka, has died after suffering severe injuries in an incident near a shopping mall in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh. Police allege that the car involved deliberately rammed the scooter she was travelling on multiple times. Dr Priyanka Dies After Rajahmundry Incident The incident occurred on August 3 near Prasaditya