South India State News

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

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PM Modi Inaugurates New Pamban Bridge, India’s First Vertical Lift Railway Sea Bridge

By BPN News Desk April 6, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the New Pamban Bridge on April 6, 2025, at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, marking the completion of one of India’s most advanced infrastructure projects. The bridge, India’s first vertical lift railway sea bridge, connects Mandapam on the mainland with Rameswaram on Pamban Island and replaces the iconic 1914 structure. This […]

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Telangana High Court Stays Tree Felling Near Hyderabad University

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

The Telangana High Court has issued a temporary stay on the clearing of approximately 400 acres of green cover near the University of Hyderabad. This move comes amid rising concerns from citizens and environmentalists about the ecological impact of the government’s development plans for the land. A bench led by the Acting Chief Justice Sujoy […]

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Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Unanimous Resolution to Retrieve Katchatheevu

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution urging the Central Government to take immediate steps to retrieve Katchatheevu Island from Sri Lanka. The resolution comes in the wake of continued arrests of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy, an issue that has long plagued the state’s coastal communities. Background on Katchatheevu […]

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Supreme Court Rebukes Telangana CM Over Remarks on Bye-Polls

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

The Supreme Court has issued a stern warning to Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over a controversial statement made on the floor of the state Assembly. Reddy had claimed that no bye-elections would be held even if MLAs from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) defected to the ruling Congress party, a remark the apex […]

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EPS May Meet PM Modi During Tamil Nadu Visit on April 6

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

AIADMK general secretary and Tamil Nadu’s leader of opposition, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the latter’s visit to the state on April 6. The Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate the newly reconstructed Pamban railway bridge, located off the Rameswaram coast, as part of his official engagement […]

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AIADMK Explores Alliance Options Ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2025

As Tamil Nadu prepares for the 2026 Legislative Assembly elections, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) is weighing its options for strategic political alliances. The party is keeping communication lines open with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), and Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), signaling a flexible approach to electoral

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Telangana CM Launches Fine Grain Rice Distribution Scheme

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

On the occasion of the Ugadi festival, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched a new initiative aimed at enhancing food security across the state. The fine grain rice distribution scheme, unveiled in the Huzurnagar constituency, will benefit approximately 3.1 crore people through the Public Distribution System (PDS). Under this scheme, each eligible beneficiary

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MK Stalin Slams Yogi Adityanath Over Language Policy Remarks

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has hit back at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over his comments on Tamil Nadu’s language stance, describing them as “black comedy at its darkest.” Stalin reiterated that Tamil Nadu has never opposed any language but remains firmly against imposition and chauvinism. He asserted that the state’s consistent […]

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AIADMK’s Palaniswami Meets Amit Shah in Delhi, Fueling Alliance Speculations

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2025

AIADMK General Secretary and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami’s unexpected visit to Delhi has set off political speculation about a possible revival of the alliance between AIADMK and the BJP. His meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah is being viewed as a strategic move ahead of the upcoming electoral contests in […]