Economy National

RBI Tightens Forex Rules as Rupee Nears 97

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has tightened rules governing foreign exchange derivatives as the rupee trades close to 97 against the US dollar, introducing measures aimed at curbing excessive speculative activity and strengthening oversight of currency transactions. RBI cuts forex derivative exposure threshold One of the biggest changes is a sharp reduction in the threshold

Law & Order National

CJP Leaders Detained Ahead of Delhi Protest

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2026

Hundreds of protesters were detained across Delhi on Saturday as authorities moved to prevent a demonstration by the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral-roll revisions. Abhijeet Dipke detained after landing in Delhi CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and senior leaders

Law & Order National

CJI Intervenes After Lawyers Detained in Delhi Protest

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant intervened on Saturday after several lawyers were detained during a protest march near the Supreme Court, with bar associations raising concerns over the use of force against advocates, including women lawyers. CJI Surya Kant Seeks Release of Detained Lawyers The Supreme Court Bar Association urgently brought the detentions to […]

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Says Gyanesh Kumar, Govt ‘Will Go’

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has renewed his demand for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, declaring that both Kumar and the current government will “go” as protests over electoral roll revisions intensify in New Delhi. Rahul Gandhi Targets CEC Gyanesh Kumar Gandhi made the remarks amid heightened security and detentions linked to the […]

International

Riyadh Airport Reopens After Houthi Attack Kills Three

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2026

Saudi Arabia has reopened Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport after a Houthi missile attack killed three Saudi nationals, including an airline pilot, and injured several others. Three Killed in Riyadh Airport Attack Saudi aviation authorities said the October 8 attack killed three Saudi citizens, including Saudia pilot Captain Hamoud Ali Alkalthami. Several other

National

Piyush Goyal Defends Russian Oil Amid US Tariff Threat

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2026

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has defended India’s continued purchases of Russian oil amid the threat of fresh US tariffs, saying India is a “self-respecting country” that will protect its national interests and energy security. Goyal Defends India’s Russian Oil Purchases Goyal said India’s energy policy is driven by the need to maintain […]

Cricket Sports

Gambhir Takes Responsibility After India Fail to Defend 249

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2026

India head coach Gautam Gambhir refused to blame individual players, the toss or difficult bowling conditions after India failed to defend 249 against West Indies in the second T20I in Ranchi, saying the team must accept responsibility for the six-wicket defeat. Gambhir Refuses to Make Excuses After Defeat India posted 249 for five after being […]

International

Trump Slams Norway After Missing Nobel Peace Prize

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2026

President Donald Trump has sharply criticised the Norwegian Nobel Committee after missing out on the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, saying Norway now carries an “indelible stain” for not recognising what he described as his record of resolving international conflicts. Trump Attacks Nobel Committee After Pillay Win Trump made the remarks after South African jurist Navi […]

Defence National

India Plans Major Defence Procurement Overhaul

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2026

India is preparing a major overhaul of defence procurement and research, with the government targeting faster acquisitions, deeper private-sector participation and structural reforms within the Defence Research and Development Organisation. Defence Procurement Reforms Move to Highest Levels Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said several major acquisition programmes,

Law & Order National

CJP Leaders Detained as Delhi Protest Faces Curbs

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2026

Police detained scores of protesters and senior Cockroach Janta Party leaders in New Delhi on October 10 as authorities imposed extensive security restrictions to prevent a planned mass demonstration demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. CJP Leaders Detained as Delhi Protest Begins CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and senior leaders Saurav Das