South India State News

Revanth Reddy Awaits Congress Stand on Maoist Policy

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has stated that the state government will not announce its position on engaging with Maoist insurgents until the Congress party finalizes its national policy. Emphasizing the need for a unified and cohesive approach, he said the state cannot act in isolation on such a critical internal security matter. The issue […]

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DMK Ministers Senthilbalaji, Ponmudy Step Down After Court Criticism

By BPN News Desk April 28, 2025

The political landscape in Tamil Nadu witnessed a major shake-up as Ministers V. Senthilbalaji and K. Ponmudy submitted their resignations following scathing observations by the judiciary questioning their continuance in office. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that “K. Ponmudy and V. Senthilbalaji have tendered their resignations, which I have accepted.”

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Tamil Nadu Moves to Curb Coercive Loan Recovery Practices

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2025

In a significant move to protect borrowers from aggressive loan recovery tactics, Tamil Nadu’s Deputy Chief Minister has introduced a bill aimed at regulating money lending practices across the state. The proposed legislation seeks to prevent coercive recovery methods employed by certain financial entities, ensuring fair treatment of borrowers.​ Tamil Nadu Money

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Karnataka Muslims Protest Pahalgam Attack, Condemn Terrorism

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

Following the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals, Muslims in Karnataka’s Tumkur district organized a protest after Friday prayers. The demonstration, held outside a mosque, aimed to express solidarity with the victims and to condemn the violence. Protesters Denounce Terrorism and Call for Unity The

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BJP Secures TDP Support for Andhra Rajya Sabha Bypoll

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured the support of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election in Andhra Pradesh, scheduled for May 9. The bypoll was necessitated by the resignation of YSR Congress Party member Vijayasai Reddy, who stepped down in January before the end of his term in June […]

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Palaniswami Denies Coalition Plans With BJP in Tamil Nadu

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2025

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has dismissed recent remarks suggesting a coalition government between AIADMK and BJP in Tamil Nadu, directly contradicting a public statement made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Shah had recently claimed that the two parties would not only contest the 2026 Assembly elections together but would also form a […]

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SC Halts Telangana Tree Felling, Demands Wildlife Protection

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has directed the Telangana government to stop all tree-felling activities in Kancha Gachibowli near Hyderabad, emphasizing the urgent need to restore ecological balance and protect the wildlife affected by unauthorized deforestation. Court Demands Restoration and Wildlife Protection A bench led by Justices B.R. Gavai and Augustine George Masih

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Tamil Nadu Forms High-Level Panel on State Autonomy Amid Centre-State Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

On April 15, 2025, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced the formation of a high-level committee to examine and recommend measures for enhancing state autonomy. The committee is chaired by retired Supreme Court Justice Kurian Joseph and includes former IAS officer Ashok Vardhan Shetty and Dr. M. Naganathan, former Vice Chairman of the State […]

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Telangana Becomes First State to Implement SC Sub-Quota

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

Telangana has become the first state in India to implement sub-categorisation within Scheduled Caste (SC) reservations, marking a significant shift in how affirmative action is administered. The policy came into effect on April 14, 2025, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, and aims to ensure that the most disadvantaged castes among the […]

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BJP begins talks with PMK, DMDK for Tamil Nadu alliance

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has initiated political discussions with the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) and the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) as it seeks to rebuild and strengthen the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu in preparation for the 2026 assembly elections. Newly appointed state BJP president Nainar Nagendran confirmed that the party’s