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South India State News

Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrested Over Remarks

By BPN News Desk
Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested at his Chennai residence on Tuesday following complaints over allegedly misogynistic remarks made during a Cauvery water protest in Thanjavur. Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrested in Chennai A joint team of Thanjavur and Neelankarai police took the DMK leader into custody from his residence in Neelankarai.
CM Vijay
South India State News

Vijay Defers Visit Amid Cauvery Protests

By BPN News Desk
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has postponed his scheduled Bengaluru visit after Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar sought more time amid escalating protests over the Cauvery water-sharing dispute. Vijay Postpones Bengaluru Cauvery Visit Vijay was expected to visit Bengaluru on August 3 for discussions aimed at resolving the renewed dispute between
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South India State News

Kerala Flood Toll Rises to 11

By BPN News Desk
Heavy monsoon rain and flooding across Kerala have killed at least 11 people, while more than 7,600 residents have been moved to relief camps as emergency operations continue. Kerala Flood Death Toll Reaches 11 The fatalities were reported in separate rain-related incidents as intense downpours triggered flooding, landslides, falling trees and other hazards across the […]
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South India State News

Karnataka Asks Vijay to Defer Cauvery Visit

By BPN News Desk
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has asked Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to postpone his planned Bengaluru visit amid growing protests over the latest Cauvery water-release order. Vijay’s Karnataka Visit May Be Postponed Vijay was scheduled to visit Bengaluru on August 3 after the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Office requested a meeting to […]
CM Vijay
South India State News

Karnataka Told to Release Cauvery Water

By BPN News Desk
The Cauvery Water Management Authority has directed Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, upholding an earlier recommendation by the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee. Karnataka Ordered to Release Cauvery Water The water release order will apply retrospectively from July 29. Karnataka had argued that it was unable to […]
Revanth Reddy
South India State News

Telangana Plans Foreign Tours for Teachers

By BPN News Desk
The Telangana government will sponsor annual foreign study tours for selected government school teachers, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has announced. The initiative is aimed at improving teaching standards by exposing educators to international practices. Telangana Teachers to Study Abroad Revanth Reddy said government teachers would receive overseas learning
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South India State News

Siddaramaiah Rules Out 2028 Election Contest

By BPN News Desk
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced that he will not contest the 2028 Assembly elections, citing his advancing age and growing concerns about corruption in contemporary politics. Siddaramaiah Rules Out 2028 Election Siddaramaiah said people in his Varuna constituency had urged him to contest again, but he had decided not to fight another election.
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South India State News

KPSC Freezes Veterinary Officer Selection

By BPN News Desk
The Karnataka Public Service Commission has placed the final selection list for 400 veterinary officer posts on hold following allegations of bribery and manipulation in the recruitment process. KPSC Veterinary Recruitment Put on Hold The disputed recruitment covers 342 regular vacancies and 58 backlog posts in Karnataka’s Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department. Written