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Avoid Company of “Sanatanis”, Says Karnataka CM

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday urged people to avoid the influence of “sanatanis” and remain cautious of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Sangh Parivar. He alleged that these groups had opposed B. R. Ambedkar and the Constitution he drafted. Remarks at Mysore University Speaking at the silver-jubilee celebrations of the Ambedkar Study Centre

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Stalin Moves to Draft SOP Bill After Karur Stampede

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has initiated steps to draft a Bill introducing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for political rallies and public meetings. The proposal is likely to be tabled in the current assembly session to ensure speedy implementation. Response to Karur Tragedy The move follows the Karur stampede of September 27, where 41 […]

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Vijay Welcomes SC-Ordered CBI Probe

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

Following the Supreme Court’s order for a CBI investigation into the Karur stampede, actor-politician Vijay said this was exactly what his party had requested. The court also appointed a three-member oversight committee led by former Justice Ajay Rastogi to supervise the probe. Vijay’s Response Vijay expressed hope that justice would prevail in the case. He […]

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Siddaramaiah Dismisses “November Revolution” Speculation

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that becoming the Chief Minister requires the support of a majority of MLAs, suggesting that internal backing matters more than sudden upheavals. He added that while party high command has influence, it is ultimately legislators whose consent is crucial. Denying Speculation He also firmly dismissed rumors about a possible […]

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Suresh Gopi Wishes to Quit Politics, Says Income Has Stopped

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

Union Minister Suresh Gopi has expressed his intent to resign from his ministerial role, saying his income has “completely stopped” since assuming office. He indicated a desire to return full-time to acting and claimed that the financial change has made his current role unsustainable. Proposed Successor Gopi suggested C. Sadanandan (also known as “Sadanandan Master”), […]

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SC Orders CBI Probe in Karur Rally Stampede

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has ordered a CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) probe into the fatal stampede at a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu held by actor-politician Vijay (TVK) on 27 September 2025. The court described the incident as one that “shook the nation.” A three-member oversight committee, led by retired Supreme Court […]

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SC To Rule On Pleas In Karur Stampede Case

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2025

The Supreme Court will deliver its order on October 13 regarding petitions linked to the Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives. The petitions were filed by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and other groups, demanding an independent probe supervised by a retired Supreme Court judge. Court Questions SIT Composition A bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari […]

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Bomb Threat to Vijay’s Chennai Home Declared Hoax

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2025

Police in Chennai received a bomb threat on Thursday targeting the Neelankarai residence of actor-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay. The anonymous caller claimed that a bomb had been planted, leading to an immediate security response and the deployment of bomb squads. Investigation and Findings The Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad thoroughly

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TVK Moves Supreme Court for Independent Probe

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has approached the Supreme Court seeking an independent investigation into the Karur stampede that occurred on September 27. The petition challenges a Madras High Court order that directed a Special Investigation Team (SIT), composed of Tamil Nadu police officers, to conduct the inquiry. Grounds of the Petition TVK claims that […]

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Father of Karur Stampede Victim Seeks CBI Probe in SC

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

The father of a 13-year-old boy who lost his life in the Karur rally stampede has approached the Supreme Court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the tragedy. The incident, which took place on September 27 during a public rally of Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), claimed 41 lives and left many […]