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Savukku Shankar Gets Interim Bail, HC Flags Arrests

By BPN News Desk December 28, 2025

The Madras High Court has granted interim bail to YouTuber and journalist Savukku Shankar, questioning the pattern of his repeated arrests by the police. The court ordered his release on interim bail on medical grounds, taking note of submissions that he suffers from multiple health conditions requiring treatment. The interim bail is valid for a […]

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Bengaluru Demolition Drive Triggers Political Row

By BPN News Desk December 28, 2025

Bengaluru witnessed a major demolition drive in its northern outskirts that left hundreds of families homeless and triggered a political controversy. Authorities carried out the operation in areas including Fakir Colony and Wasim Layout near Yelahanka, where over 200 structures were demolished. Most residents affected by the drive belonged to Muslim families who had been

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PMK Founder Warns Son Against Using Party Identity

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

PMK founder S. Ramadoss has issued a public notice warning his son, Anbumani Ramadoss, against using the party’s name, flag, or symbol amid an escalating leadership dispute within the Pattali Makkal Katchi. The notice states that Anbumani does not have the legal authority to represent the party or act in its name and cautions that […]

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Kerala CM Condemns Attacks on Christmas Celebrations

By BPN News Desk December 26, 2025

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly criticised incidents of violence, intimidation, and disruption linked to Christmas celebrations reported from different parts of the country. Speaking on the issue, Vijayan said such acts are deeply disturbing and run contrary to the constitutional values of religious freedom and secularism. He stated that targeting

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Karnataka Bus Catches Fire After Truck Collision

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

At least ten people were killed after a private sleeper bus caught fire following a collision with a truck on National Highway-48 in Karnataka’s Chitradurga district in the early hours of Thursday. The accident occurred near Gorlathu Cross in Hiriyur taluk at around 2:30 am when the bus was travelling from Bengaluru to Shivamogga. Bus […]

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Delhi Air Quality Improves From Severe to Very Poor

By BPN News Desk December 24, 2025

Delhi’s air quality showed a marginal improvement on Wednesday, moving from the ‘severe’ category to the ‘very poor’ category, according to official monitoring data. While the shift provided limited relief to residents, pollution levels in the national capital remained far above safe limits. Current AQI status across the city The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) […]

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AIADMK, BJP Begin Seat-Sharing Talks for TN Polls

By BPN News Desk December 24, 2025

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have initiated formal seat-sharing discussions ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Senior leaders from both parties met in Chennai to begin preliminary negotiations as part of efforts to strengthen their alliance in the state. Leaders hold initial discussions The […]

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Tamil Nadu Government Staff, Teachers to Strike from January 6

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

Government employees and teachers across Tamil Nadu have announced an indefinite strike beginning January 6 after talks with the state government failed to yield an agreement. The decision was taken by the Joint Action Council of Tamil Nadu Teachers’ Organisations and Government Employees’ Organisations (JACTO-GEO) following a meeting with state ministers that ended

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Vijay Says TVK Will Not Compromise on Religious Harmony

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

Actor-turned-politician Vijay, president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, on Monday said his party would not compromise on religious harmony under any circumstances. Speaking at a Christmas celebration event near Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu, Vijay stressed that peaceful coexistence and mutual respect among communities form the core of TVK’s political ideology. Addressing party

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Karnataka Leadership Row: Shivakumar Stands by Pact

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

The leadership debate within the Congress government in Karnataka resurfaced after Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said that he, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the party’s high command are bound by an agreed understanding on leadership matters. Statement on Leadership Understanding Shivakumar said there is a clear pact involving the Chief Minister, himself, and the