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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Likely To Resign Today

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is likely to resign on Thursday after informing ministers about his decision during a breakfast meeting, setting the stage for Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to take over the top post. Siddaramaiah Resignation Likely At 3.30 PM Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy said Siddaramaiah is expected to submit his resignation

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Vijay Raises State Issues With PM Modi

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday during his first official visit to the national capital after taking office. The meeting focused on key issues concerning Tamil Nadu, including the Mekedatu dam project, Tamil Thai Vazhthu, fishermen detained by Sri Lanka and defence infrastructure. Vijay […]

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TVK Faces Row Over AIADMK MLA Defections

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2026

Tamil Nadu’s ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has come under political pressure after three AIADMK MLAs resigned and joined the party. Minister Aadhav Arjuna defended the move, while some Congress leaders objected to what they described as horse-trading politics. TVK Inducts AIADMK MLAs AIADMK MLAs Maragatham Kumaravel from Madurantakam, P Sathyabama from Dharapuram and S

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D K Shivakumar Likely To Replace Siddaramaiah

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2026

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has emerged as the front-runner to replace Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister, with Congress expected to move toward a formal leadership transition soon. A Congress Legislature Party meeting is likely to be held to elect the new leader. D K Shivakumar Karnataka Chief Minister Congress sources indicate that the […]

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ED Raids Pinarayi Vijayan’s Home In CMRL Case

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has carried out searches at the residence of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in connection with the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited money laundering investigation. The searches are linked to alleged payments made by the company to Exalogic Solutions, a firm associated with Vijayan’s daughter Veena Vijayan. ED Searches Pinarayi

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Bengaluru On Alert Over Suspected Ebola Case

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2026

A suspected Ebola case has triggered a health alert in Bengaluru after a 28-year-old woman from Uganda was placed under medical isolation. Health authorities have said the case is only suspected at this stage, and no Ebola infection has been confirmed in India. Suspected Ebola Case In Bengaluru The woman reportedly arrived in Bengaluru from […]

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Vijay Announces Farm Loan Waiver In Tamil Nadu

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has announced crop loan relief for farmers and permitted extended daily screenings for new Tamil films. The decisions were taken after a high-level review meeting, but the farm loan announcement has drawn disappointment from some farmers who expected a wider waiver. Tamil Nadu Farm Loan Waiver Announced The State government […]

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Karnataka Congress Leadership Decision Soon

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2026

The Congress high command is likely to take a decision on the Karnataka leadership issue in the next two to three days after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met senior party leaders in New Delhi. The meeting comes amid renewed speculation over a possible change in leadership and a Cabinet reshuffle in the State. Karnataka Leadership Change […]

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Telangana Plans GCC Expansion Beyond Hyderabad

By BPN News Desk May 21, 2026

Telangana is planning to expand Global Capability Centres to tier-2 and tier-3 cities, aiming to spread technology-driven employment and investment beyond Hyderabad. Telangana GCC Expansion Plan The State government is working on a strategy to attract Global Capability Centres to emerging urban locations across Telangana. The move is aimed at reducing the concentration of

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Vijay Expands Tamil Nadu Cabinet With 23 Ministers

By BPN News Desk May 21, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay expanded his Cabinet on Thursday, inducting 23 new ministers, including two Congress MLAs, in a major political development for the newly formed TVK-led government. Tamil Nadu Cabinet Expansion The swearing-in ceremony was held at Lok Bhavan in Chennai at 10 a.m., where Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the […]