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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against Isha Yoga Centre

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2024

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a petition filed against Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha Foundation, which claimed that two women were being held captive and brainwashed at the Isha Yoga Centre. The court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, concluded that the women, aged 39 and 42, had voluntarily chosen to reside at the […]

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IMD Issues Orange Alert for Chennai: Heavy Rains Expected

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2024

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Chennai and nearby districts, including Kancheepuram, Chengalpet, and Tiruvallur, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall between 6 cm and 20 cm on October 15. A yellow alert is in place for October 14 and 16, with rainfall expected between 6 cm and 12 cm. […]

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Train Collision in Tamil Nadu Derails Coaches, High-Level Inquiry Launched

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2024

A passenger train collided with a stationary goods train near Kavarapettai in Tamil Nadu on Friday, leading to the derailment of several coaches. The collision has severely disrupted rail services in the region, with 18 trains cancelled and several others diverted as emergency restoration work is underway at the site. High-Level Inquiry Initiated Indian Railways […]

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Air India Express Flight Lands Safely in Trichy After Mid-Air Scare

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2024

Tiruchirappalli: An Air India Express flight, AXB 613, heading to Sharjah with 144 passengers on board, experienced a hydraulic failure shortly after taking off from Tiruchirappalli airport in Tamil Nadu on Thursday evening. Despite the mid-air emergency, the aircraft landed safely after being airborne for over two and a half hours. The flight, which departed […]

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Bengaluru Police Arrest 10 More Pakistani Nationals Using Fake Identities

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2024

The Bengaluru Police have arrested 10 more Pakistani nationals for allegedly residing illegally in India using fake documents, bringing the total number of accused in the ongoing case to 18. The arrests were made on Wednesday, following the capture of Parvez, the suspected mastermind behind the network that facilitated fake documentation for these individuals. Parvez, […]

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Samsung Workers Reject Wage Settlement, Demand Union Recognition

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2024

Workers at Samsung Electronics’ factory in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, have rejected the company’s settlement offer over wage hikes, citing non-recognition of their newly formed union. The protest, which intensified on October 9, led to the detention of several union leaders and demonstrators. The settlement dispute escalated when workers, backed by the Centre of

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5 Dead, 90 Hospitalised at Chennai IAF Air Show Amid Chaos

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

Chennai’s highly anticipated Indian Air Force (IAF) Air Show at Marina Beach on October 6 turned tragic as five people lost their lives and over 90 were hospitalised due to mismanagement and lack of preparedness by local authorities. The event, which was expected to be a showcase of aerial prowess, ended up highlighting severe flaws […]

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Supreme Court Forms SIT to Investigate Tirupati Laddoo Controversy

By BPN News Desk October 4, 2024

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has ordered the formation of an independent Special Investigation Team (SIT) to thoroughly probe the Tirupati laddoo controversy. The move comes amid rising concerns over the quality and safety of the iconic laddoos, which are offered as prasadam at the revered Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh. […]

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Cabinet Approves Chennai Metro Phase-II Project Worth ₹63,246 Crore

By BPN News Desk October 4, 2024

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given the green light to the Chennai Metro Rail Phase-II project, which is set to transform the city’s public transport infrastructure. The project, approved on Thursday, will add three new corridors to the existing network, covering a total length of 118.9 km and featuring 128 […]

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Supreme Court Halts Madras HC Probe Against Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2024

In a significant relief for spiritual leader Sadhguru, the Supreme Court today stayed a Madras High Court order directing Tamil Nadu police to investigate cases filed against his Isha Foundation. The top court has now taken over the case and instructed the state police to submit a status report, pausing any further action as per […]