Karnataka Scraps Land Acquisition Plan Near Bengaluru Airport

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

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The Karnataka government has officially withdrawn its plan to acquire 1,777 acres of agricultural land in Devanahalli taluk near Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. The move comes after continuous protests from local farmers who opposed giving up their fertile land for the proposed

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Centre Calls Telangana and Andhra CMs for Water Talks

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

The Union Jal Shakti Ministry has scheduled a key meeting in New Delhi on July 16, 2025, to address ongoing water-sharing disputes between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Chief Ministers Revanth Reddy and N. Chandrababu Naidu are both expected to attend, with the discussions focusing on issues related to the Krishna and Godavari river basins. Telangana’s […]

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Kerala Steps Up Surveillance After Two Nipah Deaths

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Following two confirmed fatalities due to the Nipah virus in Malappuram and Palakkad, Kerala’s health department has escalated surveillance efforts. Hospitals in six districts—Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Wayanad, and Thrissur—have been placed on high alert, and strict monitoring of fever and encephalitis cases is now mandatory. Contact Tracing Efforts Underway

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Kerala Reports Sixth Nipah Case In A Year

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

Kerala has reported its sixth Nipah virus case within the past year. Medical authorities confirmed the positive test on a 34-year-old man from Kozhikode district, who is now in isolation and receiving specialised treatment. Following confirmation, three additional suspected cases are under observation. Immediate Public Health Action State health officials have launched a

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Diesel Train Fire Disrupts Services Near Tiruvallur

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

A diesel-laden goods train caught fire near Tiruvallur in Tamil Nadu early Sunday morning, causing major disruptions to rail services on the Chennai–Arakkonam route. The incident occurred around 5:30 am, prompting immediate action from fire services and railway authorities. Fire Contained, No Casualties Reported Officials confirmed that the fire broke out in one of the

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Vijay Leads Protest Over Custodial Death in Tamil Nadu

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor-politician Vijay led a large protest in Chennai today, demanding justice for Ajith Kumar, a private security guard who died in police custody in Sivagangai district. The demonstration, Vijay’s first major political rally, drew attention to alleged custodial violence in Tamil Nadu. Vijay Criticises State Government At the

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Congress Kerala Unit Rejects Shashi Tharoor’s CM Ambition

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

Kerala’s Congress leadership has pushed back against MP Shashi Tharoor’s announcement that he wants to be the party’s Chief Ministerial candidate in the next state elections. Leaders told Tharoor to “pick the party first,” reminding him that loyalty and collective decisions come before personal ambitions. Praise for Modi Sparks Criticism Tharoor recently praised Prime

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Siddaramaiah Dismisses Talk of Leadership Change

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has denied any possibility of a leadership change within the state government. Addressing the media, he firmly stated that there is no vacancy for the Chief Minister’s post and confirmed he would continue to serve the full five-year term. He also clarified that Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has made […]

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Madras HC Slams Police for Dismissing Ponmudy Complaints

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

The Madras High Court has strongly rebuked the Tamil Nadu police for closing over 120 complaints lodged against ex-minister K. Ponmudy, accusing them of acting “as if they are kings.” The court emphasized that allegations involving hate speech and derogatory comments deserve formal investigation and public notification, not unilateral dismissal. Legal Oversight Justice P.

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Karnataka Study Finds No Link Between COVID‑19 Vaccine and Heart Attacks

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

A Karnataka government-appointed expert panel has concluded that there is no connection between COVID‑19 vaccination or prior infection and the recent rise in sudden heart attacks among young adults in the state. The panel’s findings come in direct response to concerns raised by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who had suggested a potential link between vaccines and […]