CWMA Upholds 4,000 Cusecs Release to Tamil Nadu

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2026

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The Cauvery Water Management Authority has upheld a direction requiring Karnataka to release 4,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, despite Karnataka opposing the release because of low reservoir storage and its own drinking water and irrigation requirements. CWMA Upholds

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Karnataka Offers to Share Farm Loan Waiver Cost

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has said the state government is prepared to share the financial burden of a farm loan waiver if the Centre agrees to announce one, as severe drought conditions continue to affect farmers across large parts of the state. Karnataka Seeks Centre’s Help for Farm Loan Waiver Speaking during a special […]

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Karnataka Cancels 16 Licences Over Spurious Drugs

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2026

Karnataka’s Food Safety and Drugs Administration has cancelled 16 drug licences and suspended eight others as part of an investigation into the alleged distribution and sale of spurious medicines. The action includes suspension of a Pfizer wholesale depot in Nelamangala. Karnataka Expands Spurious Drug Investigation The regulatory action follows an August 18 raid on a […]

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MK Stalin Says Jaw Was Broken During Emergency

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2026

DMK president M K Stalin has hit back at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay over a controversial Assembly gesture, confirming that his jaw was broken while he was imprisoned during the Emergency and recounting what he described as brutal custodial treatment. Stalin Recalls Emergency-Era MISA Arrest In a video statement, Stalin said he […]

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Vijay Clarifies Gesture Amid Stalin Body-Shaming Row

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has clarified that a gesture made during his Assembly speech was unintentional after opposition leaders accused him of attempting to body-shame former Chief Minister and DMK president M K Stalin. Vijay Says Assembly Gesture Was Unintentional Vijay said his body language during his September 7 response to the […]

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Vijay Condemns Abuse Against Women Amid Trisha Row

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has said abusive and defamatory language against women will not be tolerated, amid an ongoing political controversy over alleged remarks by Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin involving actor Trisha Krishnan. Vijay Condemns Abusive Remarks Against Women Addressing the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Vijay said political leaders were

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8 Tamil Nadu Students Killed in Thrissur Crash

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2026

Eight engineering students from Tamil Nadu were killed after their car crashed into a stationary goods lorry on National Highway 66 in Kerala’s Thrissur district late Friday night, police said. The collision occurred at around 11.40 pm at Panambikkunnu in Kaipamangalam. Thrissur NH-66 Crash Kills Eight Students The Tamil Nadu-registered car was travelling from Guruvayur

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Udhayanidhi Alleges 550 Crimes Under TVK Rule

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2026

Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin has accused the TVK government of presiding over a sharp deterioration in law and order, alleging that more than 550 serious crimes were reported during Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s first 116 days in office. Vijay rejected the broader criticism and said he would respond to the Opposition’s […]

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Karnataka Clears ₹29,679 Crore Investment Push

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2026

Karnataka has approved investment proposals worth ₹29,679.20 crore across manufacturing, renewable energy, automobiles, aerospace and other sectors, with the projects expected to generate 66,360 jobs. The clearances include major commitments from Hero Future Energies, Mahindra Aerostructures, Toyota Kirloskar Motor and TVS Motor. Karnataka Clears 17 Major Investment

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Vijay Orders Withdrawal of Farmer, Teacher Cases

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has announced the withdrawal of criminal cases registered against farmers and teachers who participated in peaceful protests between May 2021 and April 2026. The cases were filed during the previous DMK government over demonstrations involving livelihood, rights and other demands. Vijay Orders Protest Cases Against Farmers