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Two Killed in Telangana Pharma Reactor Blast

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2026

Two workers were killed and nine others injured after a reactor explosion triggered a fire at a pharmaceutical unit in Telangana’s Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district late Friday night. The blast occurred while workers were changing shifts at the facility in Pochampally mandal. Telangana Pharma Reactor Blast Kills Two Police said the explosion occurred on the night […]

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DMK Rejects Vijay’s MLA Car Scheme

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2026

The Tamil Nadu government has clarified that its proposed vehicle scheme for legislators is intended only for MLAs who do not already own a car, after the opposition DMK rejected Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s offer. Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin said all 59 DMK legislators would decline the government vehicles. DMK Rejects Vijay’s MLA […]

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Vijay’s Delimitation Stand Sparks Tamil Nadu Row

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has triggered a fresh political row over delimitation after modifying the emphasis of his government’s position during the Southern Zonal Council meeting. While the Tamil Nadu Assembly had earlier demanded a permanent freeze on the Lok Sabha’s strength at 543 seats, Vijay’s latest remarks focused on protecting the […]

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Karnataka Says Mekedatu Won’t Cut Tamil Nadu Share

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2026

Karnataka has reiterated that the proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir will not reduce Tamil Nadu’s legally allocated share of Cauvery water, saying only around 4.75 TMC will be used for Bengaluru’s drinking water needs while downstream releases will continue in accordance with the Supreme Court’s 2018 order. Karnataka Defends Mekedatu Drinking Water Project The Karnataka

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DMK Questions Vijay’s Cars for Tamil Nadu MLAs

By BPN News Desk August 20, 2026

The opposition DMK has questioned the urgency behind Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s decision to provide official vehicles and additional allowances to all MLAs, arguing that the state faces more pressing public issues that require immediate attention. DMK Questions Vijay’s MLA Vehicle Scheme DMK organising secretary R.S. Bharathi criticised the announcement,

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Shivakumar Hits Back at Tamil Nadu Over Hanur

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has rejected criticism from Tamil Nadu political leaders over the killing of three Tamil-origin men during a forest department operation in Chamarajanagar district, saying states should not interfere in each other’s administration. The August 15 incident in Hanur taluk has triggered fresh political friction between Karnataka and

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SC Says Karnataka Released Enough Cauvery Water

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2026

The Supreme Court has observed that Tamil Nadu appeared to be receiving sufficient Cauvery water while hearing the state’s plea seeking directions to Karnataka for additional releases. The court sought an updated position on actual water flows before proceeding further with the dispute. Supreme Court Reviews Cauvery Water Release Tamil Nadu told the Supreme Court […]

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Vijay Seeks Probe Into Karnataka Forest Firing

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has condemned the shooting of three Tamil men by Karnataka Forest Department personnel in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, rejecting the official explanation surrounding the incident and demanding a high-level, impartial investigation. Vijay Seeks Probe Into Karnataka Forest Firing The three men, identified as Antony Sami, John Rose

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Annamalai Alleges Bribes by TVK Ministers

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2026

Former BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai has accused some ministers in the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government of seeking commissions on government tenders, claiming that he possesses audio recordings supporting the allegations. He urged Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay to intervene before corruption becomes entrenched in the administration. Annamalai Alleges

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Karnataka Raises PUC Testing Fees From August 15

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2026

The Karnataka government has revised Pollution Under Control (PUC) testing charges across the state, increasing fees for two-wheelers, autorickshaws, petrol and CNG cars, and diesel vehicles. The new rates came into effect on August 15, 2026. Karnataka PUC Testing Fees Revised Under the revised fee structure, two-wheeler owners will now pay ₹80 for a PUC […]