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EPS May Meet PM Modi During Tamil Nadu Visit on April 6

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

AIADMK general secretary and Tamil Nadu’s leader of opposition, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the latter’s visit to the state on April 6. The Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate the newly reconstructed Pamban railway bridge, located off the Rameswaram coast, as part of his official engagement […]

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AIADMK Explores Alliance Options Ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2025

As Tamil Nadu prepares for the 2026 Legislative Assembly elections, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) is weighing its options for strategic political alliances. The party is keeping communication lines open with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), and Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), signaling a flexible approach to electoral

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Telangana CM Launches Fine Grain Rice Distribution Scheme

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

On the occasion of the Ugadi festival, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched a new initiative aimed at enhancing food security across the state. The fine grain rice distribution scheme, unveiled in the Huzurnagar constituency, will benefit approximately 3.1 crore people through the Public Distribution System (PDS). Under this scheme, each eligible beneficiary

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MK Stalin Slams Yogi Adityanath Over Language Policy Remarks

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has hit back at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over his comments on Tamil Nadu’s language stance, describing them as “black comedy at its darkest.” Stalin reiterated that Tamil Nadu has never opposed any language but remains firmly against imposition and chauvinism. He asserted that the state’s consistent […]

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AIADMK’s Palaniswami Meets Amit Shah in Delhi, Fueling Alliance Speculations

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2025

AIADMK General Secretary and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami’s unexpected visit to Delhi has set off political speculation about a possible revival of the alliance between AIADMK and the BJP. His meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah is being viewed as a strategic move ahead of the upcoming electoral contests in […]

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Rajeev Chandrasekhar Takes Charge as BJP’s Kerala Unit Chief

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2025

Former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has officially assumed charge as the new president of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Kerala unit. The announcement was made during the party’s state council meeting in Thiruvananthapuram, where his name was the sole nomination for the position. His appointment marks a significant shift in the BJP’s political strategy in […]

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Tamil Nadu College Suspends 13 Students for Assaulting Senior Over Theft Allegation

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2025

A shocking incident at Nehru Institute of Technology in Coimbatore has led to the suspension of thirteen first-year students after they allegedly assaulted a senior over a theft accusation. The incident, which occurred on March 20, has drawn widespread attention following the circulation of a video showing the senior student being physically harassed and humiliated […]

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Southern States Seek 25-Year Freeze on Lok Sabha Delimitation

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2025

In a strong show of regional unity, five southern Indian states have come together to demand a 25-year extension on the freeze of Lok Sabha constituency delimitation. The leaders argue that any population-based redistribution of parliamentary seats would unfairly punish states that have successfully controlled population growth. The initiative was spearheaded by Tamil Nadu

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Tamil Nadu Fishermen Urge Enhanced Coast Guard Patrols to Protect Local Fisheries

By BPN News Desk March 22, 2025

Fishermen from Tamil Nadu have urged the Indian Coast Guard to intensify patrols along the state’s coast to prevent increasing intrusions by foreign and inter-state fishing vessels. Their appeal comes amid growing concerns over the depletion of marine resources and illegal fishing activities, especially during the government-imposed fishing ban periods. Coastal Resources

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BJP Opposes Karnataka’s 4% Muslim Quota in Tenders

By BPN News Desk March 21, 2025

The Karnataka government’s move to provide a 4% reservation for Muslims in government contracts has sparked intense political backlash, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) declaring it will not allow the implementation of what it calls an unconstitutional and religion-based quota. Karnataka Announces 4% Reservation for Muslims Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s government