INDIA Bloc Eyes Reset Amid Strains

By BPN News Desk June 8, 2026

National Politics

The INDIA bloc is set to hold a key meeting in New Delhi as opposition parties look to reset their strategy after fresh political setbacks, internal tensions and uncertainty over the role of major regional allies. INDIA Bloc Meeting In Delhi The meeting is expected to bring together several

International

US Lawmakers Push Ukraine Aid Bill

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2026

US lawmakers have advanced a new Ukraine support bill that would provide fresh military assistance to Kyiv and tighten sanctions on Russia, despite resistance from President Donald Trump’s allies in Congress. US House Advances Ukraine Support Act The US House of Representatives voted to move forward with the Ukraine Support Act, clearing the way for […]

National Politics

DMK To Boycott INDIA Bloc Meeting

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2026

The DMK has announced that it will boycott the INDIA bloc meeting scheduled in New Delhi on June 8, citing anger over what it described as Congress betrayal after the Tamil Nadu Assembly election. DMK Boycotts INDIA Bloc Meeting The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam said it would not attend the upcoming Opposition alliance meeting because the […]

South India State News

Ramalinga Reddy Quits Karnataka Cabinet

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2026

Senior Congress leader R Ramalinga Reddy has resigned as Karnataka minister just two days after taking oath, triggering the first major cabinet challenge for Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s new government. Ramalinga Reddy Resigns As Karnataka Minister Reddy submitted his resignation after expressing dissatisfaction over the portfolio allocated to him in the new Karnataka

South India State News

Vijay Allots Rajya Sabha Seat To Congress

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has allotted the state’s lone vacant Rajya Sabha seat to the Congress, in a move seen as a major political gesture towards strengthening the TVK-Congress alliance. Vijay Gives Rajya Sabha Seat To Congress The decision gives the Congress a chance to send its nominee to the Upper House from Tamil […]

South India State News

DK Shivakumar To Take Oath As Karnataka CM

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2026

DK Shivakumar is set to take oath as Karnataka Chief Minister today, marking a major leadership transition in the Congress government after Siddaramaiah stepped down from the post. DK Shivakumar Oath Ceremony In Bengaluru Shivakumar will be sworn in at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru at around 4 pm. The ceremony is expected to remain relatively […]

South India State News

Siddaramaiah Urged To Enter National Politics

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2026

Siddaramaiah has again been urged by the Congress leadership to consider a larger role in national politics after Karnataka’s leadership transition cleared the way for D.K. Shivakumar to take over as Chief Minister. Siddaramaiah National Politics Role Congress leaders have reportedly renewed their appeal to Siddaramaiah to move beyond State politics and contribute to the

North India State News

AAP Sweeps Punjab Civic Polls

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2026

The Aam Aadmi Party secured a major victory in the Punjab municipal elections, winning the highest number of wards across the state and strengthening its urban political position ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. The Congress finished second, while Independents, Shiromani Akali Dal and BJP followed in the final tally. AAP Dominates Punjab Civic Poll […]

South India State News

DK Shivakumar Likely To Take Oath On June 3

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2026

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is likely to take oath as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka on June 3, according to reports, after Siddaramaiah stepped down from the post. The Congress Legislature Party is expected to formally elect Shivakumar as its new leader before the transition is completed. DK Shivakumar Karnataka CM Oath […]

International

Trump Slams Court Over Kennedy Center Ruling

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2026

US President Donald Trump has criticised a federal court ruling that blocked moves linked to renaming the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and halting major renovation plans. Trump said no US president had been treated as unfairly by the courts as he had been. Trump Criticises Kennedy Center Ruling Trump attacked US […]