South India State News

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 […]

National Politics

Congress Attacks PM Over Rubio Trade Claim

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2026

The Congress has targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed that India had committed to purchasing $500 billion worth of American goods over the next five years. The Opposition party questioned why key announcements linked to India’s trade and foreign policy were being made first from Washington. Congress Questions […]

International

US House Cancels Iran War Powers Vote

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2026

U.S. House Republican leaders have cancelled a scheduled vote on a war powers resolution that sought to require President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval for continued military action against Iran. US House Iran War Powers Vote The vote was expected to test congressional support for Trump’s military campaign against Iran. The resolution aimed to […]

South India State News

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 […]

South India State News

V.D. Satheesan Sworn In As Kerala Chief Minister

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2026

V.D. Satheesan was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Kerala at a ceremony held at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, marking the return of the Congress-led United Democratic Front to power after 10 years. V.D. Satheesan Takes Oath As Kerala CM Satheesan took oath as Chief Minister in the presence of senior political […]

South India State News

IUML To Get Five Cabinet Posts In Kerala

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2026

The Indian Union Muslim League is set to receive five Cabinet berths in the incoming UDF government in Kerala, as alliance-level discussions continue over ministerial representation and portfolio allocation. IUML Cabinet Posts In Kerala The IUML, a key constituent of the United Democratic Front, is expected to get five ministerial positions in the new Kerala […]

National

Rahul Gandhi Attacks PM Modi Over NEET Leak

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2026

Rahul Gandhi has stepped up his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy, demanding the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and accountability from the Centre. Rahul Gandhi Questions PM Modi On NEET Leak The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha asked why the Prime Minister had […]

South India State News

VD Satheesan To Be Kerala Chief Minister

By BPN News Desk May 14, 2026

V.D. Satheesan will be the next Chief Minister of Kerala after the Congress leadership ended days of uncertainty over the top post. The decision came after consultations within the party and pressure from United Democratic Front allies following the alliance’s victory in the Assembly election. V.D. Satheesan Chosen As Kerala Chief Minister The Congress high […]

National

Modi Targets Congress Over Kerala CM Delay

By BPN News Desk May 11, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticised the Congress over the delay in naming Kerala’s next Chief Minister, saying the party was unable to form a government despite securing a clear majority in the Assembly election. Modi Attacks Congress Over Kerala Government Formation Speaking at an event in Bengaluru, Modi took a dig at the Congress […]

South India State News

TVK Claims Support Of 121 MLAs – Reports

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

Actor-politician Joseph Vijay has claimed the support of 121 MLAs in Tamil Nadu, giving his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, a possible majority in the 234-member Assembly. The claim has been made in TVK’s draft letter to the Governor, as government formation talks continue after the fractured election verdict. Vijay Claims Majority Support In Tamil Nadu […]