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KN Rajanna Resigns, Cites Conspiracy Behind Dissent

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

Karnataka Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna resigned from the state cabinet on Monday after alleging irregularities in the electoral roll under the Congress-led government. His remarks about “vote chori” happening “right in front of our eyes” drew strong backlash within the party. “Huge Conspiracy” Behind Removal Soon after stepping down, Rajanna claimed there was a “huge

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Prime Minister Inaugurates Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line and Vande Bharat Train

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2025

On August 10, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bengaluru to inaugurate two major transport projects: the Yellow Line of the Namma Metro and a section of the Vande Bharat regional train service. Yellow Line Metro Boosts City Transport The newly opened Yellow Line connects northern and southern parts of Bengaluru, providing fast and efficient […]

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SC Allows Stalin’s Name in Tamil Nadu Scheme

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

The Supreme Court has overturned a previous order by the Madras High Court that restricted the Tamil Nadu government from using the name and image of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in state-run welfare schemes. The apex court ruled that there is no legal basis to prevent such naming, allowing the continuation of the “Ungaludan Stalin” […]

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PM Modi to Inaugurate Namma Metro Yellow Line

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the long-awaited Yellow Line of Bengaluru’s Namma Metro on August 10. The new line, which connects R.V. Road in the southern part of the city to Bommasandra in the southeastern corridor, marks a major milestone in the expansion of the metro network aimed at easing traffic congestion […]

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Committee Finds KCR Solely Responsible for Kaleshwaram Collapse

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

A high-level inquiry committee has held former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao directly responsible for the structural failures of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP). The findings pointed to serious lapses in decision-making, design, and execution, resulting in damage to the Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages. Structural and Administrative

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₹11 Crore Seized in Andhra Liquor Scam Raid

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Andhra Pradesh liquor policy scam has seized ₹11 crore in cash from a farmhouse located in Kacharam village near Hyderabad. The money was recovered from 12 cardboard boxes disguised as office file cartons, during a raid conducted based on information provided by one of the accused in the […]

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CM Naidu Urges Telugu Be Taught in Singapore Schools

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, on an official visit to Singapore on July 27, has asked Singaporean authorities to introduce Telugu as a second language in local schools. He proposed the addition during a speech to the Telugu diaspora at the One World International School Digital Campus, addressing over 2,000 people of Telugu origin. […]

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PM Modi Honors Rajendra Chola at Gangaikonda Cholapuram

By BPN News Desk July 27, 2025

As part of his two-day tour of Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the historic Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple on Sunday to pay tribute to the legacy of Chola Emperor Rajendra Chola I. The visit coincided with the emperor’s birth anniversary, celebrated through the Aadi Thiruvathirai festival. Temple Visit Highlights Chola Legacy Modi, wearing traditional […]

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Edappadi Palaniswami Says Talks Between Allies Must Stay Private

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2025

Edappadi Palaniswami (EPS), leader of the AIADMK in Tamil Nadu, has ruled out making public the details of discussions between its alliance partners. He emphasized that some agreement terms remain confidential between parties—even as he assured the public that AIADMK would lead government formation if the NDA wins the 2026 state election. Internal Alliance Communications

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PM Modi Modi to Launch ₹4,800cr Projects in Tamil Nadu

By BPN News Desk July 25, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Tamil Nadu on July 26 and 27, 2025. He will oversee the launch and inauguration of multiple development projects worth over ₹4,800 crore, all designed to boost regional infrastructure and connectivity. Mega Infrastructure Projects in Tuticorin On July 26 at Tuticorin, the Prime Minister will inaugurate: A ₹450 […]