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East India State News

Bengal Census To Begin On August 1

By BPN News Desk
The first phase of the Census exercise in West Bengal will begin on August 1, with self-enumeration scheduled from August 1 to 15. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the state had fallen behind other regions and blamed the previous Mamata Banerjee government for delaying the required notification. Bengal Census Self-Enumeration From August 1 The Census […]
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International

WHO Chief Visits Congo Amid Ebola Outbreak

By BPN News Desk
World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo as the country battles a rare Ebola outbreak made more difficult by insecurity, displacement and public distrust. The outbreak is centred in eastern Congo, where conflict has complicated testing, contact tracing and treatment efforts. WHO Chief Visits Congo For Ebola
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Defence National

India Preparing For Operation Sindoor 2.0

By BPN News Desk
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said India is preparing for a possible Operation Sindoor 2.0, while stressing that the armed forces remain alert and ready for the next phase of warfare. His remarks underline India’s continuing military preparedness after the Pahalgam terror attack and the earlier Operation Sindoor response. Operation Sindoor 2.0 Preparedness General
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Defence National

India Reaffirms US Defence Cooperation

By BPN News Desk
India has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening military cooperation with the United States during high-level engagements at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 in Singapore. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh also held discussions with NATO Military Committee Chair Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone as part of India’s wider defence diplomacy outreach. India-US Defence
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North India State News

AAP Sweeps Punjab Civic Polls

By BPN News Desk
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 […]
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National

IMD Downgrades 2026 Monsoon Forecast

By BPN News Desk
India is facing the risk of a weak monsoon season after the India Meteorological Department downgraded its rainfall forecast for 2026. The latest outlook projects southwest monsoon rainfall at around 90% of the long-period average, raising concerns over agriculture, food prices and water availability. IMD Monsoon Forecast Downgraded The IMD has revised its earlier monsoon
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International

India-US Trade Deal Nears Final Stage

By BPN News Desk
India and the United States are close to finalising a trade agreement, with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor saying that only a small portion of work remains. His remarks signal renewed momentum in negotiations aimed at strengthening economic, trade and technology ties between the two countries. India-US Trade Deal Almost Complete Sergio Gor said […]
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Law & Order National

Supreme Court Orders Quick Bail Decisions

By BPN News Desk
  The Supreme Court has directed courts across India to pronounce orders on bail applications either on the same day or by the next day. The direction is aimed at reducing uncertainty for undertrial prisoners and ensuring that questions of personal liberty are decided without unnecessary delay. Supreme Court Bail Order Timeline A bench of […]