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Education

NCERT Adds Emergency To Class IX Textbook

By BPN News Desk
NCERT has introduced a section on the Emergency period in a Class IX textbook for the first time, describing the 1975-77 period as one of the major challenges faced by Indian democracy. NCERT Adds Emergency To Class IX Textbook The new section has been included in NCERT’s newly developed Social Science textbook, Understanding Society: India […]
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State News West India

Maharashtra RTI Rules Trigger Criticism

By BPN News Desk
Maharashtra’s amended Right to Information Rules, 2026, have triggered criticism from activists and transparency groups, with concerns that the changes could make it harder for citizens to seek official information. Maharashtra RTI Rules 2026 Face Criticism The amended rules have drawn objections over higher application fees, mandatory identity proof and new limits on the
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South India State News

Revanth Warns Congress Leaders On SIR

By BPN News Desk
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has warned Congress leaders against negligence in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, saying the exercise is crucial to protecting the voting rights of genuine voters. Revanth Reddy Warns Congress Leaders On SIR Revanth Reddy directed ministers, MLAs, MPs and constituency in-charges to remain alert during the Special
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International

Crude Nears $70 As Hormuz Tankers Return

By BPN News Desk
Crude oil prices moved closer to $70 a barrel after tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz improved following the US-Iran peace deal, easing fears of a prolonged supply disruption in global energy markets. Crude Oil Falls As Hormuz Traffic Resumes Oil prices extended their decline as more tankers returned to the Strait of Hormuz, […]
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National

India Pushes Domestic Coal Use At Power Plants

By BPN News Desk
India is moving closer to using domestic coal for nearly half the fuel requirement at power plants originally designed to run on imported coal, as the government looks to cut import dependence and reduce generation costs. Domestic Coal Use In Imported Coal Plants Several coastal power plants built for imported coal are now increasing the […]
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National

E20 Fuel Will Not Affect Insurance: Government

By BPN News Desk
The government has said India’s ethanol blending programme remains safe, consumer-friendly and economically beneficial, dismissing concerns that the use of E20 petrol could affect the validity of vehicle insurance policies. E20 Fuel Will Not Affect Insurance The Petroleum Ministry said claims linking the use of E20 fuel with vehicle insurance invalidation are incorrect. It
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National

Passport Not Citizenship Proof, Says MEA

By BPN News Desk
The External Affairs Ministry has clarified that an Indian passport is primarily a travel document and should not be treated as conclusive proof of citizenship, amid wider discussion over identity documents and eligibility for government services. Passport Not Proof Of Citizenship Officials said passports are issued to Indian citizens, but their core purpose is to […]
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International

Air India Flight Enters Pakistan Airspace

By BPN News Desk
An Air India flight from Delhi to Amritsar briefly entered Pakistan airspace while carrying out a go-around manoeuvre near Amritsar airport, prompting an internal investigation and regulatory reporting by the airline. Air India Flight Enters Pakistan Airspace Air India confirmed that flight AI479, operating from Delhi to Amritsar on June 22, marginally infringed into
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International

Venezuela Declares Emergency After Quakes

By BPN News Desk
Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes struck near the country’s Caribbean coast, damaging buildings, disrupting services and triggering panic across Caracas and nearby regions. Venezuela Earthquake Triggers Emergency Response Two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela on Wednesday evening, with the first measured at magnitude 7.2 and the