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Vijayabaskar Resigns As Tamil Nadu MLA

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2026

Former Tamil Nadu Health Minister and AIADMK leader C. Vijayabaskar has resigned as MLA from the Viralimalai constituency, adding to the political uncertainty surrounding the party. His resignation was submitted to Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar and was later accepted. C Vijayabaskar Resigns As MLA Vijayabaskar, a senior AIADMK leader and former minister, represented

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Annamalai Questions NEET Retest Security

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2026

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai has criticised the security arrangements planned for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination, saying the strict checks and surveillance measures could increase pressure on students already facing stress after the exam controversy. Annamalai Criticises NEET Retest Security Annamalai questioned the scale of arrangements announced for the

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Kerala Confirms Fresh Nipah Case

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2026

Kerala has confirmed a fresh Nipah virus case in Kozhikode, with the infected patient currently on ventilator support. Health authorities have intensified surveillance, traced contacts and placed high-risk individuals under quarantine to prevent further spread. Kerala Nipah Virus Case Confirmed The confirmed Nipah case involves a man from Kozhikode district who is

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Bengaluru Metro Phase 3 Set For Approval

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2026

The Centre is set to approve Bengaluru’s Namma Metro Phase 3 project, which will include two new corridors and a double-decker infrastructure plan aimed at improving connectivity across key parts of the city. Bengaluru Namma Metro Phase 3 Approval Namma Metro Phase 3 is expected to move forward with central approval for two major corridors […]

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Veena Vijayan Gets ED Summons In PMLA Case

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Veena Vijayan, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, for questioning in a money laundering case linked to financial transactions between Exalogic Solutions and Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited. ED Summons Veena Vijayan Veena Vijayan has been asked to appear before the Enforcement Directorate on June 12.

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Annamalai Launches New Political Movement

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2026

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has announced a new political movement after quitting the party, saying it will contest the next general election in Tamil Nadu. K Annamalai Quits BJP Annamalai resigned from the primary membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party, and his resignation was accepted by BJP national president Nitin Nabin. The […]

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Ramalinga Reddy Quits Karnataka Cabinet

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2026

Senior Congress leader R Ramalinga Reddy has resigned as Karnataka minister just two days after taking oath, triggering the first major cabinet challenge for Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s new government. Ramalinga Reddy Resigns As Karnataka Minister Reddy submitted his resignation after expressing dissatisfaction over the portfolio allocated to him in the new Karnataka

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Vijay Allots Rajya Sabha Seat To Congress

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has allotted the state’s lone vacant Rajya Sabha seat to the Congress, in a move seen as a major political gesture towards strengthening the TVK-Congress alliance. Vijay Gives Rajya Sabha Seat To Congress The decision gives the Congress a chance to send its nominee to the Upper House from Tamil […]

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DK Shivakumar To Take Oath As Karnataka CM

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2026

DK Shivakumar is set to take oath as Karnataka Chief Minister today, marking a major leadership transition in the Congress government after Siddaramaiah stepped down from the post. DK Shivakumar Oath Ceremony In Bengaluru Shivakumar will be sworn in at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru at around 4 pm. The ceremony is expected to remain relatively […]

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Annamalai Resigns From BJP, Meets Amit Shah

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2026

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai has submitted his resignation from the party to BJP national president Nitin Nabin in Delhi, marking a major political development in Tamil Nadu. The move comes amid speculation that the former IPS officer may launch a new political platform in the state. Annamalai Quits BJP After Delhi Meeting […]