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Cabinet Clears Kerala Rename To Keralam

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2026

The Union Cabinet chaired by Narendra Modi has approved a proposal to change the official name of the state of Kerala to “Keralam,” setting in motion the constitutional process required for the renaming through Parliament. Union Cabinet Approves Kerala To Keralam Name Change The decision follows a resolution passed by the Kerala Legislative Assembly seeking […]

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Telangana To Take Over Hyderabad Metro Rail

By BPN News Desk February 24, 2026

The Telangana Cabinet has approved a proposal to take over the Hyderabad Metro Rail project from its private concessionaire, L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Limited. The decision marks a significant shift in the public-private partnership model under which the metro has been operating since its launch. Telangana Cabinet Approves Hyderabad Metro Takeover The state Cabinet

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Kerala Rain Alert: Yellow Warning in 3 Districts

By BPN News Desk February 22, 2026

Isolated showers and thunderstorms are likely across parts of Kerala on February 22, with the India Meteorological Department issuing a Yellow Alert for three districts. The advisory comes amid changing weather conditions influenced by a developing system over the Bay region, increasing moisture inflow into the state. Kerala Rain Forecast for February 22 The IMD […]

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DMDK Joins DMK Alliance Ahead Of TN Polls

By BPN News Desk February 20, 2026

The Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) has joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led alliance ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, marking a significant shift in the state’s political alignments. The announcement was made after senior leaders from both parties met in Chennai to formalise the tie-up. DMDK Joins DMK-Led Alliance For Tamil Nadu Polls […]

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Congress DMK To Decide Alliance Strategy Soon

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2026

Senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal said the Congress and DMK remain aligned politically and will jointly oppose what he described as “fascist forces,” while noting that final decisions on electoral arrangements will be taken by the party high command. Congress DMK Alliance Position Venugopal stated that both parties share a long-standing partnership in Tamil Nadu […]

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Bill Gates Backs Andhra Pradesh Tech Vision

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has praised Andhra Pradesh development roadmap centred on emerging technologies during his interaction with state leadership, highlighting collaboration opportunities in health, agriculture and digital governance. Bill Gates Praises Andhra Pradesh Tech Roadmap During discussions with the state government, Gates noted the emphasis on

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TVK Leader Vijay Targets Stalin Over ₹5000 Cash Scheme

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2026

Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay criticised the Tamil Nadu government’s ₹5,000 cash transfer scheme, questioning its intent and linking it to political strategy ahead of elections. TVK Vijay Criticism Of Tamil Nadu Cash Transfer Vijay alleged the payment to women beneficiaries amounted to a politically motivated distribution and urged voters to

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EPS Criticises ₹5000 Grant Announced By TN Govt

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2026

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami has criticised the Tamil Nadu government’s ₹5,000 financial assistance to women beneficiaries, describing it as a politically timed cash transfer, while the ruling administration defended it as welfare support. Tamil Nadu ₹5000 Grant Political Debate Palaniswami said the direct transfer to women’s bank accounts resembled an election

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Tamil Nadu Government Credits ₹5000 To Women Beneficiaries

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2026

The Tamil Nadu government has transferred ₹5,000 each to more than 1.31 crore women beneficiaries under a state welfare initiative, with funds directly credited to bank accounts across the state. Stalins Women Cash Transfer Scheme Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announced the financial assistance as part of a targeted support measure aimed at […]

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Explosives Seized in Palakkad, Two Arrested

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

Police in Kerala seized a large quantity of explosives during a vehicle inspection in Palakkad, leading to arrests and a criminal investigation into illegal transportation and storage. Palakkad Explosives Seizure Officers intercepted a vehicle and recovered gelatin sticks along with detonators during routine checking. Authorities said the materials were being transported