South India State News

Vijay Holds First Rally Since Karur Stampede

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

Actor and TVK leader Vijay held a public rally in Puducherry, his first major event since the deadly stampede in Karur earlier this year. Authorities imposed strict rules, limiting the crowd to 5,000 people. Entry was allowed only through QR-code passes, and barricaded zones were set up to control movement. Security scare before the event […]

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Hyderabad Road Near US Consulate To Be Renamed

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

The Telangana government has proposed to rename the road that houses the United States Consulate General in Hyderabad as “Donald J. Trump Avenue”, officials confirmed on Sunday. A formal communication will be sent to the Ministry of External Affairs and the U.S. Embassy to notify the proposal. Part Of Larger Naming Initiative The renaming is […]

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Kerala HC Grants Interim Protection To MLA

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

The Kerala High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a rape case. The order will remain in force until December 15, when the court will hear his anticipatory bail plea. The court noted that serious arguments had been raised by the defence and said it would consider them […]

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Pawan Kalyan Says It Is Sad Hindus Need Court To Worship

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said it is “sad and disappointing” that Hindus have to depend on judicial intervention to practise their faith. His comments came after a dispute over religious rituals at a temple site became a legal matter. Issue Linked To Temple Ritual The controversy relates to the lighting of a […]

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Andhra Govt Allots 480 Acres For Adani–Google AI Hub

By BPN News Desk December 4, 2025

The Andhra Pradesh government has approved the allocation of 480 acres of land in Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts for a large-scale AI data centre project led by Adani Infra (India) Pvt Ltd in partnership with Raiden Infotech, a firm associated with Google. The cabinet cleared the proposal on November 28, enabling work to begin on […]

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Chennai-Tiruvallur Schools Shut Amid Heavy Rain

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

On December 3, all educational institutions in Chennai and Tiruvallur districts have been closed owing to severe and persistent rainfall triggered by the remnants of Cyclone Ditwah. The district authorities — Chennai District Collector and Tiruvallur District Collector — declared the holiday as continuous downpours raised fears of waterlogging and disrupted transport. Why

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Cyclone Ditwah Drenches Chennai, Schools, Colleges Shut

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

Chennai and its suburbs woke up to the wettest morning of the season on Monday as heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Ditwah swept across the region. The downpour disrupted traffic, flooded several neighbourhoods and prompted authorities to declare a holiday for all schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu. Heavy Rain and Weather […]

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11 Dead, Over 50 Injured in Tamil Nadu Bus Collision

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

At least 11 people were killed and more than 50 injured after two government buses collided head-on near Vivekananda Polytechnic College in Tirupattur, Sivaganga district, on Sunday evening. The accident occurred around 5 PM when one bus was heading from Kangeyam to Karaikudi and the other was travelling from Karaikudi to Dindigul. Victims Shifted to […]

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Telangana Aims for Global-Level Competitiveness: CM Revanth Reddy

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has said the state’s development goals are no longer limited to competing with other Indian states but are aimed at matching global standards. Speaking at a review meeting, he said Telangana must position itself as a state capable of competing with advanced nations in innovation, governance and economic growth. […]

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Cyclone Ditwah Weakens Into Deep Depression

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

Cyclone Ditwah has weakened into a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal, but heavy rainfall continues across several districts in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The India Meteorological Department said the system is moving northwards at nearly 10 km/h and is expected to weaken further during the day. Heavy Rain Alerts Issued Across Districts […]