South India State News

Vijay Takes Aim at “Dynastic Family,” DMK Dismisses Corruption Allegations

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2024

Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay, leader of Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), launched a scathing attack on the ruling DMK during his first public rally in Villupuram. Without directly naming the party, Vijay accused a “dynastic family” of looting the state through corruption and underground dealings. The DMK swiftly refuted these claims, asserting that there

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Priyanka Gandhi Highlights 35 Years of Campaign Experience at Wayanad Rally

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2024

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi, addressing a large crowd in Kalpetta on Wednesday, highlighted her extensive political experience, emphasizing that she began campaigning at the age of 17 for her late father, Rajiv Gandhi. Speaking ahead of the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll nominations, Priyanka shared her journey of over three decades, during which she has […]

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1 Dead, 5 Trapped in Bengaluru Building Collapse Amid Heavy Rains

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2024

Tragedy struck Bengaluru on Tuesday when an under-construction building in the Babusapalya area of East Bengaluru collapsed, claiming the life of one person. Five others are feared trapped under the debris, while three individuals have been successfully rescued. Rescue teams have reached the site, working urgently to clear the debris and save those still trapped. […]

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CM Chandrababu Naidu Revives ‘Dream Project’ of Amaravati Capital

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2024

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has restarted the long-stalled works of the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) project in Amaravati, resuming progress on his “dream project.” The works in Rayapudi village within the capital region had been on hold for five years after the previous YSRCP government, led by former Chief Minister Y […]

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MK Stalin Urges Centre to Recall Tamil Nadu Governor Amid Anthem Row

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2024

Tensions between the Tamil Nadu government and Governor RN Ravi have escalated after Chief Minister MK Stalin called for the governor’s recall, accusing him of disrespecting Tamil culture. The controversy erupted during an event where the Tamil anthem, Tamil Thaai Vazhthu, was sung, but a line containing the word “Dravida” was skipped. Stalin’s sharp criticism […]

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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against Isha Yoga Centre

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2024

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a petition filed against Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha Foundation, which claimed that two women were being held captive and brainwashed at the Isha Yoga Centre. The court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, concluded that the women, aged 39 and 42, had voluntarily chosen to reside at the […]

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IMD Issues Orange Alert for Chennai: Heavy Rains Expected

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2024

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Chennai and nearby districts, including Kancheepuram, Chengalpet, and Tiruvallur, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall between 6 cm and 20 cm on October 15. A yellow alert is in place for October 14 and 16, with rainfall expected between 6 cm and 12 cm. […]

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Train Collision in Tamil Nadu Derails Coaches, High-Level Inquiry Launched

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2024

A passenger train collided with a stationary goods train near Kavarapettai in Tamil Nadu on Friday, leading to the derailment of several coaches. The collision has severely disrupted rail services in the region, with 18 trains cancelled and several others diverted as emergency restoration work is underway at the site. High-Level Inquiry Initiated Indian Railways […]

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Air India Express Flight Lands Safely in Trichy After Mid-Air Scare

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2024

Tiruchirappalli: An Air India Express flight, AXB 613, heading to Sharjah with 144 passengers on board, experienced a hydraulic failure shortly after taking off from Tiruchirappalli airport in Tamil Nadu on Thursday evening. Despite the mid-air emergency, the aircraft landed safely after being airborne for over two and a half hours. The flight, which departed […]

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Bengaluru Police Arrest 10 More Pakistani Nationals Using Fake Identities

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2024

The Bengaluru Police have arrested 10 more Pakistani nationals for allegedly residing illegally in India using fake documents, bringing the total number of accused in the ongoing case to 18. The arrests were made on Wednesday, following the capture of Parvez, the suspected mastermind behind the network that facilitated fake documentation for these individuals. Parvez, […]