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Samsung Workers Reject Wage Settlement, Demand Union Recognition

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2024

Workers at Samsung Electronics’ factory in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, have rejected the company’s settlement offer over wage hikes, citing non-recognition of their newly formed union. The protest, which intensified on October 9, led to the detention of several union leaders and demonstrators. The settlement dispute escalated when workers, backed by the Centre of

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5 Dead, 90 Hospitalised at Chennai IAF Air Show Amid Chaos

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

Chennai’s highly anticipated Indian Air Force (IAF) Air Show at Marina Beach on October 6 turned tragic as five people lost their lives and over 90 were hospitalised due to mismanagement and lack of preparedness by local authorities. The event, which was expected to be a showcase of aerial prowess, ended up highlighting severe flaws […]

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Supreme Court Forms SIT to Investigate Tirupati Laddoo Controversy

By BPN News Desk October 4, 2024

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has ordered the formation of an independent Special Investigation Team (SIT) to thoroughly probe the Tirupati laddoo controversy. The move comes amid rising concerns over the quality and safety of the iconic laddoos, which are offered as prasadam at the revered Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh. […]

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Cabinet Approves Chennai Metro Phase-II Project Worth ₹63,246 Crore

By BPN News Desk October 4, 2024

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given the green light to the Chennai Metro Rail Phase-II project, which is set to transform the city’s public transport infrastructure. The project, approved on Thursday, will add three new corridors to the existing network, covering a total length of 118.9 km and featuring 128 […]

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Supreme Court Halts Madras HC Probe Against Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2024

In a significant relief for spiritual leader Sadhguru, the Supreme Court today stayed a Madras High Court order directing Tamil Nadu police to investigate cases filed against his Isha Foundation. The top court has now taken over the case and instructed the state police to submit a status report, pausing any further action as per […]

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Ladakh Activist Sonam Wangchuk Released After 36 Hours

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2024

Ladakh climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was detained for nearly 36 hours as his ‘Delhi Chalo Padyatra’ approached the national capital, has been released. The Union Home Ministry has assured Wangchuk of a meeting with either Prime Minister Narendra Modi or President Droupadi Murmu soon to discuss the concerns of Ladakh and its people. Detention […]

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CM Naidu Abolishes Garbage Tax, Encourages Swachh Andhra Initiative

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2024

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced the abolition of the garbage tax imposed during the previous YSRC regime, as part of his efforts to promote cleanliness and civic responsibility across the state. The Chief Minister made the announcement during the Swachhta Hi Seva programme in Machilipatnam on Wednesday, which was organized to […]

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150 Policemen Raid Isha Foundation Ashram in Coimbatore After Madras HC Order

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2024

In compliance with a directive from the Madras High Court, a team of 150 policemen conducted a raid at the Isha Foundation’s ashram in Thondamuthur, Coimbatore, on October 1. The raid, led by an Assistant Deputy Superintendent of Police and supported by three Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs), aimed to investigate allegations made against the […]

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Ladakh Activist Sonam Wangchuk Detained at Delhi’s Singhu Border

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2024

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, along with around 120 supporters from Ladakh, was detained by Delhi Police at the Singhu border while marching towards the capital to demand Sixth Schedule status for the region. The group was intercepted and taken to Alipur and other nearby police stations, following police instructions to turn back due to prohibitory […]

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Supreme Court Criticises Andhra CM Naidu Over Tirupati Laddu Controversy

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday criticised Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for making public statements about the alleged use of contaminated ghee in the preparation of the famous Tirupati Laddus, even before the registration of an FIR and the commencement of an SIT investigation. Chief Minister’s Premature Statements Questioned The top court, led […]