South India State News

BRS Suspends K Kavitha Amid Kaleshwaram Fallout

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has suspended MLC K. Kavitha, the daughter of party president K. Chandrashekar Rao, citing her “recent behaviour and ongoing anti-party activities.” The action, taken on September 2, follows comments made by Kavitha in which she accused senior party members—including her cousins T. Harish Rao and J. Santosh Kumar—of involvement in […]

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Telangana Orders CBI Probe Into Kaleshwaram Project

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

After a marathon 10-hour debate in the Telangana Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced that alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project will now be investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The decision came after the Speaker allowed a discussion on the findings of the Justice P.C. Ghose Commission report.

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Karnataka Seeks Compensation Over Two-Slab GST Losses

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has warned that the Centre’s proposed shift to a two-slab Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure of 5% and 18% could lead to a revenue loss of nearly ₹15,000 crore annually for the state. While he expressed support for rationalisation of the tax regime, he insisted that reforms must not come […]

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US Tariffs Deal ₹3,000 Cr Blow to Tamil Nadu Exports

By BPN News Desk August 28, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said the U.S. decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods has severely affected the state’s exports. He estimated that the textile hub of Tiruppur alone faces losses of around ₹3,000 crore, and thousands of jobs are at risk as orders dry up and production slows. Leather Sector […]

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Case Filed Against Vijay and His Security

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2025

Tamil actor and politician Vijay, president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has been booked by the Kunnam Police along with his bouncers after a complaint was filed alleging rough handling during a party event. Allegation from a Party Worker The complainant, Sarathkumar of Perambalur, alleged that as Vijay took the stage at a rally, his […]

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Telangana CM to Develop OU to Stanford-Oxford Standards

By BPN News Desk August 26, 2025

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy vowed to elevate Osmania University (OU) to global standards, equating it with prestigious institutions like Stanford and Oxford. He made the announcement during his first visit to the OU campus in 20 years, where he inaugurated two new hostels—Dhundubhi and Bhima—built at a combined cost of ₹90 crore. He also laid […]

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MK Stalin Backs Sudershan Reddy to Defend Constitution

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has expressed strong support for Justice B. Sudershan Reddy, the INDIA bloc’s Vice-Presidential nominee. Speaking at a rally in Chennai, Stalin criticized the BJP’s attempt to project its candidate, C.P. Radhakrishnan, as a Tamil choice, calling it a superficial tactic. He said politics should be guided by ideology rather […]

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Tamil Nadu Parties Criticize Vijay for Remarks

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2025

Actor-turned-politician Vijay faced criticism from major political parties in Tamil Nadu after his remarks at a TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) rally in Madurai. During his address, Vijay referred to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin as “uncle,” a comment that drew sharp responses from rival leaders. DMK’s Strong Response Senior DMK leader and Minister K.N. Nehru condemned […]

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Well Water Under Scrutiny Amid Surge in Rare Amoebic Infections

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

Kerala’s health authorities have issued a high-alert following a rise in cases of a rare and deadly brain infection known as amoebic meningoencephalitis. The disease is caused by Naegleria fowleri, commonly referred to as the “brain-eating amoeba,” which typically thrives in warm freshwater sources. However, officials now suspect that domestic well water—especially if

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ED Raids TN Minister Periyasamy and Son

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out search operations on Saturday at multiple properties linked to Tamil Nadu Rural Development Minister I. Periyasamy and his son, I. P. Senthilkumar, who is also a DMK MLA. The action was part of an ongoing money-laundering probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Scope of the Raids […]