South India State News

Telangana Becomes First State to Implement SC Sub-Quota

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

Telangana has become the first state in India to implement sub-categorisation within Scheduled Caste (SC) reservations, marking a significant shift in how affirmative action is administered. The policy came into effect on April 14, 2025, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, and aims to ensure that the most disadvantaged castes among the […]

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BJP begins talks with PMK, DMDK for Tamil Nadu alliance

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has initiated political discussions with the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) and the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) as it seeks to rebuild and strengthen the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu in preparation for the 2026 assembly elections. Newly appointed state BJP president Nainar Nagendran confirmed that the party’s

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Actor Vijay Challenges Waqf Act in Supreme Court

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

Tamil actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has approached the Supreme Court with a petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2023. His move adds a new dimension to the growing national debate around the controversial legislation, which was recently passed by Parliament and has since drawn sharp criticism. Vijay’s […]

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Nainar Nagendran Appointed as Tamil Nadu BJP President

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

Nainar Nagendran, a veteran political figure and three-time MLA from Tirunelveli, has officially taken over as the new president of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Tamil Nadu unit. His unopposed nomination was proposed by the outgoing state chief K Annamalai and backed by key party leaders, highlighting a smooth and unified transition of leadership. Nagendran, who […]

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AIADMK and BJP Announce Alliance for 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

In a major political development ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have officially announced the revival of their alliance. The declaration was made in Chennai, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirming that AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami […]

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Tamil Nadu Government Welcomes Supreme Court Verdict on Governor’s Delay in Assenting Bills

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2025

The Tamil Nadu government has welcomed the Supreme Court’s historic verdict, which condemned Governor RN Ravi’s delay in assenting to 10 bills passed by the state assembly. Chief Minister MK Stalin hailed the decision, emphasizing that it upholds the state’s legislative rights and protects the federal structure of India. Chief Minister MK Stalin’s

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Pawan Kalyan’s Son, Mark Shankar, Injured in Singapore School Fire

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2025

Mark Shankar, the 8-year-old son of Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, was injured in a fire accident at his school in Singapore. The incident resulted in burns to his hands and legs, along with respiratory issues due to smoke inhalation. He is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital in Singapore. Pawan Kalyan’s […]

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Supreme Court Rules Against Tamil Nadu Governor’s Bill Withholding

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2025

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi’s actions in withholding assent to 10 bills passed by the state legislature were “illegal” and “arbitrary.” The court emphasized that the Governor must either assent to bills, withhold assent, or reserve them for the President’s consideration,

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BJP Criticizes Tamil Nadu CM Stalin for Missing PM Modi’s Rameswaram Event

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has lashed out at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for his absence during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Rameswaram, where the Prime Minister inaugurated the New Pamban Bridge and launched development projects worth over ₹8,000 crore. Chief Minister Stalin, who was in Udhagamandalam (Ooty) on the same […]

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MDMK Leader Vaiko Criticizes India-Sri Lanka Defence Cooperation MoU

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2025

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) General Secretary Vaiko has expressed strong opposition to the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation signed between India and Sri Lanka. He asserts that this agreement could have detrimental effects on the Tamil population in Sri Lanka and potentially destabilize regional peace.​ Concerns Over Tamil