Annamalai Unhappy With AIADMK Seat Allocation

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2026

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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

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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

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Kerala Says No Immediate LPG Shortage

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

Kerala’s Left Democratic Front government has said there is no immediate shortage of domestic LPG in the State, even as concerns over supply disruptions continue in parts of the country due to the ongoing West Asia conflict. The assurance comes amid rising public anxiety over cooking gas availability, delayed refills and the broader impact of […]

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Rajinikanth Slams TVK Leader Remarks

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

Actor Rajinikanth has publicly criticised remarks made by Aadhav Arjuna, a senior leader in Vijay’s Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam, ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The controversy has added a political edge to the pre-poll atmosphere, especially as parties and alliances begin positioning themselves more aggressively in the state. Rajinikanth Hits Out At Aadhav

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Congress Releases First Kerala List Of 55

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

The Congress has announced its first list of 55 candidates for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, giving the party’s campaign a formal start while leaving some politically sensitive decisions pending. The list includes several senior leaders and sitting legislators, but the party has not yet taken a final call on Members of Parliament who are […]

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AIADMK Says No Talks With Vijay Party

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2026

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has said neither his party nor its allies have held any talks so far with actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, pushing back against speculation over a possible electoral understanding ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election. His remarks come as alliance discussions remain a key focus in the […]

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Tamil Nadu Petrol Pump Suspended Over Fuel Sale

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has suspended a petrol pump in Tamil Nadu after reports that fuel was being dispensed into a loose container, a practice flagged as unsafe and against operational guidelines. The action comes amid growing concerns about panic buying and improper storage of fuel by consumers. Tamil Nadu Petrol Pump […]