South India State News

Karnataka’s Externment Orders Ignite Political Row

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

The Karnataka government has moved to extern 36 individuals from Dakshina Kannada district over their alleged involvement in communal disturbances, triggering a fierce political battle between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP. The decision, taken under provisions of the Karnataka Police Act, aims to prevent further disruption of public peace in the region. Among

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Kerala Records 440% Excess Rainfall Since Early Monsoon Onset

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2025

Kerala has recorded an extraordinary 440% excess rainfall since the southwest monsoon hit the state eight days ahead of schedule on May 24, marking the earliest monsoon onset in 16 years. The unprecedented downpour has led to widespread disruption, red alerts, and significant impacts on both daily life and infrastructure. Monsoon Arrives Eight Days Early […]

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Ramadoss Regrets Making Son Union Minister at 35

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

In a rare moment of introspection, Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder Dr. S. Ramadoss publicly admitted that appointing his son Anbumani Ramadoss as Union Health Minister at the age of 35 was a mistake. His remarks, made during an internal party meeting, reflect mounting dissatisfaction within the party over recent political decisions, particularly Anbumani’s

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Kavitha Alleges BRS-BJP Merger Plot Amid Party Crisis

By BPN News Desk May 29, 2025

In a dramatic turn of events within the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), party MLC K Kavitha has made explosive claims of a covert attempt to merge the party with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during her incarceration. The allegations, laced with criticism aimed at internal party dynamics, have triggered a wave of political speculation and […]

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Kamal Haasan Set for Rajya Sabha Entry via DMK Support

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2025

In a key political development, Tamil Nadu’s ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has allocated one Rajya Sabha seat to Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), effectively clearing the path for Kamal Haasan’s entry into the Upper House of Parliament. This decision comes ahead of the June 19 Rajya Sabha elections and marks the actor-politician’s most direct step […]

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Kamal Haasan Set to Enter Rajya Sabha with DMK Support

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2025

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan is set to take his political journey to the national stage, with his entry into the Rajya Sabha now imminent. The move comes as part of a political understanding between his party, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), and the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu. DMK-MNM Alliance Paves Way for Nomination […]

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Naidu Seeks Centre’s Backing for Solar, Defence Push

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is actively seeking the support of the central government to push forward key initiatives in renewable energy, defence manufacturing, and water security. During his recent visit to New Delhi, Naidu met Union ministers to present a comprehensive development vision aligning with the state’s Swarna Andhra 2047 plan.

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Udhayanidhi Stalin Declares DMK Unfazed by ED and PM Modi

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2025

In a defiant speech delivered at a political rally in Tamil Nadu, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin asserted that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has no fear of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) or Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His comments came amidst rising political temperatures ahead of the elections, with several opposition leaders facing investigation by

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Tamil Nadu Moves SC Over Withheld Education Funds

By BPN News Desk May 21, 2025

The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court, accusing the Union Government of unlawfully withholding ₹2,291.30 crore in education funds meant for the fiscal year 2024–25. The state alleges that this financial blockade is a retaliatory move by the Centre for Tamil Nadu’s refusal to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The withheld […]

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Bengaluru Reels Under Torrential Rain: 3 Dead, 500 Homes Flooded

By BPN News Desk May 20, 2025

Bengaluru is grappling with one of its worst urban flooding crises in recent years after 130mm of rainfall hit the city within just 12 hours between Sunday evening and early Monday, May 19–20, 2025. The downpour has claimed three lives, flooded over 500 homes, and crippled mobility across the IT capital. Fatalities and Residential Flooding […]