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Annamalai Says We The Leaders Will Become Political Party

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2026

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai has announced that his newly launched movement, We The Leaders, will eventually become a political party. He said the organisation would focus on governance, public responsibility and Tamil Nadu’s development while keeping religion outside its political scope. We The Leaders Political Party Plans Speaking at a drug-free

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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Opposes Food Security Act Change

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi opposing the proposed amendment to the National Food Security Act, warning that it could reduce foodgrain support for poor households. Tamil Nadu Opposes Food Security Act Amendment Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay urged the Centre to reconsider the proposed changes to […]

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SC To Hear Karur Stampede Plea

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2026

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an application in the Karur stampede case alleging that witnesses in the ongoing CBI investigation are being influenced by political figures now holding office in Tamil Nadu. Karur Stampede Case In Supreme Court A partial working day bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Sheel Nagu agreed to list […]

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Bengaluru Daycare Abuse Case Widens

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2026

Bengaluru police have made arrests in the alleged daycare abuse case involving toddlers at an on-campus childcare facility, with the probe widening against caregivers named in the FIR. Bengaluru Daycare Abuse Case The case relates to alleged abuse of toddlers at a daycare facility operating inside the Capgemini campus in Brookefield, Bengaluru. Police registered an […]

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Stalin Slams Vijay Over DMK MLA Arrest

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2026

DMK president and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has criticised Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay after DMK MLA and former minister Anitha R. Radhakrishnan was arrested over alleged defamatory remarks against the Chief Minister. Stalin Slams Vijay Government Over Arrest Stalin accused the Vijay-led government of running a “police regime” and said the […]

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Vijay Seeks Changes To Rural Jobs Scheme

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to revise key provisions of the Centre’s proposed Viksit Bharat Guarantee rural employment scheme, warning that the current framework could place an additional burden of over ₹5,000 crore on the state. Tamil Nadu Opposes Viksit Bharat Guarantee Scheme In his letter to […]

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Karnataka SIR Begins Amid Voter List Warning

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has urged citizens to ensure their names are included in the electoral rolls as the Special Intensive Revision process begins across the state. He warned that losing voting rights could also create difficulties in accessing government welfare benefits. Karnataka SIR Voter List Revision The Election Commission has started a

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Revanth Warns Congress Leaders On SIR

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2026

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has warned Congress leaders against negligence in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, saying the exercise is crucial to protecting the voting rights of genuine voters. Revanth Reddy Warns Congress Leaders On SIR Revanth Reddy directed ministers, MLAs, MPs and constituency in-charges to remain alert during the Special

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President Murmu Condoles Tamil Nadu Factory Deaths

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2026

President Droupadi Murmu has expressed grief over the loss of lives in a factory incident in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district, where an ammonia gas leak at a private fish meal export unit left two women dead and dozens affected. Tamil Nadu Factory Incident In Tiruvallur The incident occurred on Sunday at a production unit in […]

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TVK Releases TN Finance White Paper

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2026

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Marie Wilson released a White Paper on the state’s finances, warning that rising debt, widening deficits and an ageing population could place long-term pressure on the government’s fiscal stability. Marie Wilson Releases Tamil Nadu White Paper Marie Wilson said the White Paper was prepared to give the public a transparent assessment […]