South India State News

Karnataka CM Attacks Centre Over MGNREGA Plans

By BPN News Desk January 4, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has strongly criticised the Union government over reported plans to dilute or replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, calling the move an attack on rural livelihoods. He said any attempt to weaken MGNREGA would harm millions of poor households that depend on the scheme for assured employment and […]

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Tamil Nadu Announces Assured Pension Scheme for Employees

By BPN News Desk January 4, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has announced the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme for state government employees and teachers, marking a major policy shift in the state’s retirement benefits framework. The scheme is aimed at addressing long-standing demands from employee unions seeking restoration of assured pension benefits similar to the pre-2003 pension system.

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Shashi Tharoor Backs Karnataka Govt’s Bengaluru Demolition Drive

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2026

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has publicly defended the Karnataka government’s demolition drive in Bengaluru, saying the action followed legal procedures and was not intended to provoke unnecessary controversy. His remarks came amid political debate over the removal of unauthorised structures in parts of the city. Legal Basis and Government Position Tharoor said the land

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Chennai Police Detain Over 1,000 Teachers in Equal Pay Protest

By BPN News Desk January 2, 2026

Police in Chennai detained more than 1,000 secondary-grade teachers during a protest outside the Chief Education Officer’s office as educators continued demanding equal pay for equal work. The detentions occurred as teachers, many of whom carried banners and chanted slogans, blocked traffic and pressed their long-standing grievances with the state government. Protest over

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TN Announces Pongal Bonus for Employees and Pensioners

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

The Tamil Nadu government has announced a special Pongal bonus for state employees, teachers, pensioners and family pensioners ahead of the harvest festival. Chief Minister M K Stalin approved an allocation of ₹183.86 crore to fund the bonus payments for the 2024-25 financial year. The package aims to support lower grade staff and retired personnel […]

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Shivakumar Clarifies Controversial Kerala Remarks

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has clarified his earlier remarks that were widely criticised as insensitive toward people from Kerala. The controversy emerged amid a political row over a demolition and eviction drive in Bengaluru, which drew sharp reactions from Kerala’s political leaders. Clarification on His Comments Shivakumar said his comment was aimed

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Bengaluru Govt to House Evicted Kogilu Families

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

The Karnataka government has said that families evicted from the Kogilu Layout area in north Bengaluru will be provided permanent housing after controversy over a recent demolition drive. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that eligible residents affected by the removal of unauthorised structures will get flats under a state housing scheme. Eviction and Housing Plan The

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Andhra Pradesh Offers ₹100 crore for Nobel Win

By BPN News Desk December 28, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced a ₹100-crore reward for anyone from the state who wins a Nobel Prize in quantum science or quantum computing. The announcement was made as part of a broader push to develop quantum technology and research ecosystems in the state. The incentive is meant to encourage young […]

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Savukku Shankar Gets Interim Bail, HC Flags Arrests

By BPN News Desk December 28, 2025

The Madras High Court has granted interim bail to YouTuber and journalist Savukku Shankar, questioning the pattern of his repeated arrests by the police. The court ordered his release on interim bail on medical grounds, taking note of submissions that he suffers from multiple health conditions requiring treatment. The interim bail is valid for a […]

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Bengaluru Demolition Drive Triggers Political Row

By BPN News Desk December 28, 2025

Bengaluru witnessed a major demolition drive in its northern outskirts that left hundreds of families homeless and triggered a political controversy. Authorities carried out the operation in areas including Fakir Colony and Wasim Layout near Yelahanka, where over 200 structures were demolished. Most residents affected by the drive belonged to Muslim families who had been