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Yediyurappa, Ex-Minister Face Charges Over Alleged Misuse of Covid Funds in Karnataka

By BPN News Desk November 9, 2024

In a significant development, a probe led by retired High Court judge Michael D’Cunha has recommended prosecuting former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and ex-Health Minister B Sriramulu over alleged fund misappropriations during the Covid-19 pandemic. The inquiry, which investigated potential corruption within the previous BJP-led government, specifically

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Secunderabad-Shalimar Express Derails Near Howrah; No Casualties Reported

By BPN News Desk November 9, 2024

Early Friday morning, three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derailed near Howrah, West Bengal, causing disruption but resulting in no injuries or fatalities. The incident occurred around 5:30 am near Nalpur, approximately 40 km from Kolkata, affecting a weekly special train that runs between Howrah and Hyderabad. According to a statement from South

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CM Revanth Reddy Leads Padayatra for Musi River Restoration

By BPN News Desk November 9, 2024

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Friday launched a 3-km padayatra from Sangem village in Nalgonda district to Nagireddypally, pledging his government’s commitment to restore the Musi River. Once a lifeline for Telangana, the river has suffered severe pollution due to prolonged neglect, turning it into a toxic drain. Reddy addressed a large gathering, emphasizing

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Rahul Gandhi Vows to Break 50% Reservation Cap with Caste Census

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2024

Rahul Gandhi, senior Congress leader, has pledged to dismantle the “artificial barrier” of 50% reservation for marginalized communities, calling caste discrimination in India “one of the worst in the world.” Speaking at an event in Telangana today, Gandhi emphasized that the Congress is committed to revealing India’s socioeconomic profile

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Karnataka Govt to Withdraw Waqf Land Notices Sent to Farmers

By BPN News Desk November 4, 2024

Karnataka’s Minister of Law and Parliamentary Affairs, HK Patil, announced on Monday that notices sent to farmers in Vijayapura district, marking their land as Waqf properties, will be retracted. This decision comes in response to widespread concern from local farmers who claimed that their ancestral lands were erroneously designated as Waqf properties, sparking fears of

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Vijay’s Party TVK Opposes ‘One Nation, One Election,’ Slams TN Govt

By BPN News Desk November 3, 2024

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, passed resolutions on Sunday opposing the ‘One Nation, One Election’ initiative, the Waqf Amendment Bill, and the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). The resolutions were approved during a meeting chaired by Vijay, with participation from TVK’s executive and district functionaries.

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Karnataka May Adjust ‘Shakti Scheme’ After Public Feedback

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar hinted at potential adjustments to the state’s Shakti scheme, which offers free bus travel for women statewide. Speaking after the launch of KSRTC’s upgraded Airavata Club Class 2.0 buses on October 30, Shivakumar noted that some women have expressed a preference to pay for their tickets, prompting the government […]

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Telangana CM Pushes for Caste Census by November 30, Challenges Modi’s Policies

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

In a bold move, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy called on Congress party members to undertake a comprehensive caste census by November 30, describing it as a “war” against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies. The chief minister emphasized the need to fulfill the promise made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to carry out a […]

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Kerala Temple Fireworks Mishap Leaves 150 Injured, 10 Critical

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2024

A fireworks accident at a temple in Kerala’s Kasaragod district left over 150 people injured late last night, with 10 of them in critical condition. The incident occurred at Anjootambalam Veererkavu temple during festivities in the north Malabar region. Eyewitnesses described the scene as a “ball of fire” erupting when a firecracker allegedly fell into

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Tirupati Iskcon Temple Receives Bomb Threat Amidst Hoax Emails

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2024

The Iskcon temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, received a bomb threat via email on October 27, prompting a swift response from security forces. The email claimed that terrorists linked to Pakistan’s ISI would target the temple. In response, security at the temple was heightened, and Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) teams, along with sniffer dogs, conducted […]