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Shinde Warns Shiv Sena Leaders On Discipline

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has issued a strict warning to his Shiv Sena faction leaders and MLAs, urging them to uphold discipline in public life. Speaking at a closed-door party meeting in Dadar, Shinde cautioned members not to test his patience, saying, “Don’t compel me to take action.” Concern Over Recent Controversies The […]

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Vadodara Bridge Collapse Due to Structural Failure Confirms Gujarat Minister

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

A section of the Gambhira bridge in Vadodara district collapsed on July 9, leading to the deaths of 19 people and injuries to several others. Gujarat’s Roads and Buildings Minister confirmed that a preliminary technical report pointed to structural failure as the cause of the collapse. The report highlighted the crushing of the pedestal and […]

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ONGC Explores North Maharashtra Forests for Oil and Gas Reserves

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

India’s largest oil and gas producer, the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), is preparing to explore potential petrol and gas reserves in the forested regions of North Maharashtra. The initiative is currently under review by the Maharashtra state government, prompting public debate and environmental scrutiny. ONGC Exploration ONGC has proposed seismic surveys—methods

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Gujarat Bridge Collapse: CM Bhupendra Patel Announces ₹4 Lakh Relief for Victims’ Families

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

Following the tragic bridge collapse in Gujarat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has announced an ex-gratia compensation of ₹4 lakh for the families of those who lost their lives and ₹50,000 for those injured. The announcement comes as rescue operations continue and authorities begin a deeper investigation into the cause of the disaster. Gujarat Bridge The […]

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Gujarat Bridge Collapse Kills 3 as Vehicles Plunge Into River

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

Tragedy struck Vadodara district in Gujarat on the morning of July 9, as a section of the Gambhira–Mujpur bridge spanning the Mahisagar River collapsed during peak traffic hours. Several vehicles, including two trucks, an SUV, and a pickup van, plunged into the river below. At least three people lost their lives, while others sustained injuries […]

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MNS Workers Detained in Counter-Protest Over Marathi Food Stall

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

Mumbai Police detained several Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers on July 8 after they staged a counter-protest at a local food stall operated by a Marathi-speaking vendor. The incident occurred amidst a larger campaign by the MNS to assert the primacy of the Marathi language and identity in daily commercial interactions within the state. MNS […]

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Maharashtra Faces Funding Crisis for Jal Jeevan Mission

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

Maharashtra’s ambitious Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), which aims to provide safe tap water to every rural household, is confronting a significant funding setback. The state has not received any central grants since October 2024, prompting officials to draw from its budget to keep the project on track. Jal Jeevan progress Since its launch in 2019, Maharashtra has […]

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BJP Blasts Thackeray Cousins’ Rally as ‘Desperate Bid’ Ahead of Elections

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

A joint rally by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray in Mumbai’s Worli Dome has come under fierce criticism from the BJP, which dismissed it as a “desperate bid” to regain political momentum ahead of crucial civic elections. Thackeray Reunion as Symbol of Marathi Solidarity At the event themed […]

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Thackeray Cousins Unite in Mumbai Rally Against Hindi Imposition

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

In a landmark political event, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Raj Thackeray reunited in Mumbai on July 5 to jointly oppose the state government’s now-withdrawn policy introducing Hindi as a third language in schools. The rare alliance between two once-divided cousins is being hailed as a potent symbol […]

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Maharashtra Truckers Begin Indefinite Strike Over E‑Challan Penalties

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

Thousands of truckers across Maharashtra have launched an indefinite strike starting July 1, in protest against what they describe as punitive and arbitrary enforcement of the e‑challan system. The strike, led by the Vahatukdar Bachao Kruti Sanghatana, is impacting the movement of goods vehicles, although operators have clarified that the transport of essential commodities