South India State News

All 140 MLAs Are Mine, Says DK Shivakumar Amid CM Buzz

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday dismissed speculation about internal groups forming within the ruling party, asserting that “all 140 MLAs are my MLAs.” His remark came amid renewed discussion over leadership dynamics in the state Congress and whether a change in the Chief Minister’s post could be considered in the future. Shivakumar […]

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TN CM Stalin Seeks Timelines For Governor Assent

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has said his government will continue to push for a constitutional amendment to fix mandatory timelines for governors to act on state bills. His remarks came after the Supreme Court issued its advisory opinion reaffirming that governors do not have an absolute veto or the power to indefinitely […]

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Metros for Coimbatore & Madurai: Clash Over Approval

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

The Coimbatore and Madurai metro rail projects have been returned to the Tamil Nadu government by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) for revisions, triggering a sharp exchange between the Centre and the state. The union ministry cited non-compliance with the Metro Rail Policy 2017 — including urban agglomeration population criteria and technical […]

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“Space Was Easier” Than Bengaluru Traffic, Says Astronaut Shukla

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

During his keynote at the Bengaluru Tech Summit, astronaut and Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla quipped that travelling in space was easier than his commute within Bengaluru. He revealed that the journey from Marathahalli to the venue took him three times longer than the duration of his scheduled speech. Commute Highlighted City’s Congestion […]

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Bomb Threats Reported in Coimbatore Ahead of PM’s Visit

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Authorities in Coimbatore received bomb threats via anonymous emails sent to several key locations, including the district collector’s office and Tiruppur district offices, just ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit for a natural farming summit. The notifications claimed explosives had been planted, triggering searches by bomb disposal teams across the city.

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Bengaluru Police Bust Fake ‘Nandini’ Ghee Racket

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

In Bengaluru, city police, in collaboration with the vigilance wing of the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), have dismantled a major interstate network selling counterfeit ghee under the trusted “Nandini” brand. Four men — including a KMF distributor, his son and two accomplices — were arrested in connection with the case. The operations reportedly involved sourcing […]

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Bomb Threats Sent to Tamil Nadu CM, Actor Ajith Kumar

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

On Sunday night, a series of bomb-threat emails were sent to the office of the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police, targeting the residences of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and actor Ajith Kumar, among others. The threats prompted a full-scale response from the city’s Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), which carried out inspections at […]

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TVK Stages State-Wide Protest Against Voter Roll Revision

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

The regional party Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) held demonstrations across Tamil Nadu on Sunday, protesting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The party alleges that the exercise is being conducted hastily and could lead to large-scale exclusion of eligible voters ahead of the 2026 assembly election. The protests spanned several districts including

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DK Shivakumar Meets Kharge Amid Leadership Speculation

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, D K Shivakumar, met with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi on November 16, 2025, in the midst of growing speculation about a possible change in state leadership. The meeting reportedly focused on internal party dynamics in the state and discussions over future roles. Leadership Debate Intensifies Sources say Shivakumar […]

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Karnataka Launches New IT Policy Targeting Expat Talent

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2025

The state government of Karnataka has introduced an updated Information Technology Policy for 2025–30 with a special focus on attracting Indian tech professionals working abroad. The so-called “IT Talent Return Programme” aims to provide incentives and support for mid-career professionals overseas to relocate back and work in the state. Ambitious Job Creation Goal Under