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UN, Go to Hell: India Does Not Need Your Permission to Enforce Its Laws

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2026

India witnessed another confrontation between political activism and law enforcement on October 10, 2026, when the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) attempted to organise a major demonstration in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protests, rooted in allegations concerning the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, drew

Automobile Electric Vehicles

EV Two-Wheeler Sales Cross 11 Lakh in FY2027

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2026

India’s electric two-wheeler market has crossed 11 lakh retail sales in the first half of FY2027, driven by strong growth from TVS, Bajaj and Ather as demand for electric scooters continues to accelerate. EV Two-Wheeler Sales Jump 76% in H1 FY2027 Electric two-wheeler retail sales reached 11.2 lakh units between April and September 2026, up […]

Business Markets

SEBI to Issue New CAS Guidelines Within a Week

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2026

India’s markets regulator plans to issue revised guidelines on the closing auction session within about a week, as it reviews concerns over how derivative settlement prices are determined on expiry days. SEBI Reviews Closing Auction Session Rules SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator is examining feedback received on proposed changes to the closing […]

International

French Police Face Scrutiny Over Student Protest Injuries

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2026

French policing tactics are facing growing scrutiny after a wave of student protests left hundreds injured, including several minors with serious and potentially permanent injuries, prompting investigations into the use of rubber bullets, stun grenades and tear gas launchers. Police Watchdog Investigates 24 Protest Cases France’s internal police watchdog is investigating

Business Finance

AP Chambers Backs GST Council Reforms

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2026

The Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation has welcomed the recommendations of the 57th GST Council meeting, saying the reforms could simplify compliance, ease penalties and improve working capital for businesses, particularly MSMEs. AP Chambers Welcomes GST Compliance Reforms AP Chambers President Potluri Bhaskara Rao said the Council’s

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Sets Sunday Hearing on Delhi Detentions

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2026

The Supreme Court will hold a special sitting on Sunday, October 11, to hear petitions challenging the preventive detention of opposition leaders during the Delhi protests and alleging violation of the Court’s earlier directions against blanket public transport restrictions. Supreme Court Sets Special Sunday Hearing A special Bench comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and

International

Fresh Attack Hits Riyadh Airport, Several Wounded

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2026

A fresh missile attack struck Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on October 10, injuring multiple people and forcing authorities to suspend operations just two days after an earlier Houthi assault killed three Saudi nationals. Fresh Attack Hits Riyadh Airport The latest strike hit the airport’s passenger terminal, triggering explosions, evacuations and a temporary

International

China, EU Reach Deal to Cut Hybrid Car Exports

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2026

China and the European Union have reached a trade understanding that could cut Chinese exports of hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars to the bloc by more than half, while both sides agreed to continue talks over their wider electric vehicle dispute. China-EU deal targets hybrid vehicle exports The understanding would reduce Chinese hybrid and plug-in […]

International

Trump Russia Diesel Deal Draws Ukraine Backlash

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2026

US President Donald Trump’s agreement with Russia to supply diesel to American and global markets has drawn criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and lawmakers in Washington as the United States battles elevated fuel prices ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Trump turns to Russian diesel as fuel prices rise Trump announced that Russia […]

Law & Order National

Sonam Wangchuk Warns of Fast Over Delhi Detentions

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2026

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has warned that he may launch a hunger strike or padyatra if protesters detained during Saturday’s demonstrations in Delhi are not released by Sunday. Sonam Wangchuk seeks release of detainees Wangchuk issued the warning in a video message after large-scale preventive detentions were carried out ahead of a planned protest at […]