Law & Order National

60 Departmental Cases Pending Against CBI Staff: CVC

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has reported that as of December 31, 2024, there are 60 departmental action cases pending against Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) personnel. Of these, 39 involve Group A officers, while 21 concern Group B and C staff. The report further highlighted that 22 of these cases have remained unresolved for […]

National

Amit Shah Sends Teams to Flood-Hit Northern States

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Jammu on Sunday evening and announced the deployment of Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs) to assess the widespread damage caused by monsoon floods. The teams will cover Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab. Each team is headed by a Joint Secretary-level officer and includes officials from ministries

Law & Order National

SC Seeks Response on Transgender-Inclusive Sex Education

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

A Class 12 student from Vasant Valley School in Delhi has filed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking the inclusion of transgender-inclusive Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in school curricula and textbooks nationwide, citing the omission in NCERT and SCERT content. Supreme Court Seeks Responses The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Union government, […]

International

Modi and Putin Strengthen Strategic Bond Amid U.S. Pressure

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

At the SCO Summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin shared a rare, intimate moment—giving each other a “dear friend” greeting inside Putin’s armoured limousine—signaling the depth of their strategic relationship. Broad Areas of Cooperation The leaders discussed expanding collaboration across multiple sectors, including trade,

National Politics

Udit Raj Backs Navarro’s Claim on ‘Brahmin Profiteering’

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

Congress leader and former MP Udit Raj has supported U.S. trade adviser Peter Navarro’s controversial comment that Indian Brahmin elites are “profiteering” from discounted Russian crude oil. Navarro, while defending the Trump administration’s 50% tariff on Indian goods, accused India of acting as a “laundromat for the Kremlin” by refining cheap Russian oil and

South India State News

Telangana Orders CBI Probe Into Kaleshwaram Project

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

After a marathon 10-hour debate in the Telangana Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced that alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project will now be investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The decision came after the Speaker allowed a discussion on the findings of the Justice P.C. Ghose Commission report.

International

Modi, Putin, Xi Showcase RIC Unity at SCO

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping were seen exchanging warm handshakes, hugs, and smiles. The rare display of camaraderie among the three leaders drew attention to their shared efforts at strengthening the Russia-India-China (RIC) grouping. Modi

Op-Eds Opinion

From Brazil to Bharat: Why India’s E20 Gamble is Built on Half-Truths

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

India’s government has hailed the rollout of E20 petrol — a blend of 20 percent ethanol with petrol — as a “historic step” towards energy independence and climate responsibility. But on the ground, the reality is less inspiring. Drivers are confused, manufacturers have made U-turns in their statements, and complaints about mileage and performance are […]

South India State News

Karnataka Seeks Compensation Over Two-Slab GST Losses

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has warned that the Centre’s proposed shift to a two-slab Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure of 5% and 18% could lead to a revenue loss of nearly ₹15,000 crore annually for the state. While he expressed support for rationalisation of the tax regime, he insisted that reforms must not come […]

International

Xi Decries ‘Cold War Mentality’ at SCO Summit

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

At the opening session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Chinese President Xi Jinping criticized “bullying behaviour” in global politics and urged nations to reject “Cold War mentality” and bloc confrontations. He called for fairness, inclusivity, and justice in international relations, stressing the need for a multi-polar world order.