Law & Order National

CBI Busts Cyber-Fraud Ring, Arrests Nine in Nationwide Crackdown

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested nine individuals in connection with a large-scale cyber-fraud operation that involved nearly 85 lakh mule accounts used to launder illicit funds. This unprecedented crackdown resulted from coordinated raids across multiple states, including Maharashtra, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana. The fraud network

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India Rejects Pakistan’s Arbitration Move Under Indus Treaty

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

India has strongly objected to Pakistan’s recent push to convene an arbitration court under the Indus Waters Treaty, declaring the move illegal and procedurally invalid. In an official statement, New Delhi rejected the legitimacy of the arbitration process initiated by Islamabad, stating it was outside the provisions of the 1960 treaty and tantamount to a […]

Science Space & Astronomy

“India Is a Partner, Not a Passenger”: S Somanath on Shukla’s ISS Mission Boosting Gaganyaan

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

Former ISRO Chairman Dr S Somanath has underscored the historic significance of Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s presence aboard the International Space Station, stating that India is no longer just a passenger in global space missions. “India is a partner, a participant, and a future-ready crew,” he said, describing the event as a defining moment for […]

International

India in Final Push for Trade Deal as July 9 Deadline Looms

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

A senior Indian delegation led by chief negotiator Rajesh Aggarwal is in Washington, DC, in a last-ditch effort to finalize a limited trade agreement with the United States ahead of the July 9 tariff deadline. The ongoing talks are being held under heightened urgency as the temporary 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs nears expiry. Without […]

National

Jamnagar District Likely to Host ONGC’s New Refinery Supported by Saudi Crude

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is reportedly preparing to establish a state‑of‑the‑art refinery in Jamnagar district, Gujarat, with Saudi Arabia set to supply the crude necessary for the project. This ambitious initiative represents a major expansion of ONGC’s downstream operations and marks a strategic alignment with Middle Eastern partners to secure long‑term

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Pakistan Officer Who Captured Wing Commander Abhinandan Killed in Attack

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

A Pakistani army major widely believed to have been involved in the capture of Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman following the February 2019 aerial skirmish has been killed in an ambush in Balochistan. The attack, which occurred late last week, marks the latest in a string of militant assaults on security forces […]

East India State News

Kolkata Law Student Gang-Raped After Rejecting Proposal, Three Held

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

A deeply disturbing case has emerged from South Calcutta Law College, where a 24-year-old woman pursuing her legal studies was allegedly gang-raped by three men, including a former student leader, after she rejected a marriage proposal. The accused, Monojit Mishra, aged 31 and reportedly the general secretary of a prominent student organisation, is said to […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Raises Concern Over Karnataka HC’s Retroactive Arrest Orders

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has expressed serious concerns regarding a recent practice by the Karnataka High Court in which it issued retroactive orders of arrest in criminal cases, effectively extending the arrest power of lower courts beyond valid periods. The top court’s alarm stems from observations made during proceedings, where senior justices highlighted the […]

Economy National

RBI Directs Banks to Implement Swift 50 bps Rate Cuts for Customers

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India has issued a clear directive to all scheduled commercial banks, instructing them to promptly pass on the recent 50 basis points (bps) reduction in the repo rate to customers. The move comes in the wake of the RBI’s decision to lower the policy rate from 6.50% to 6.00%, and is […]

National

Ex‑CJI Chandrachud Backs “One Nation, One Election,” Warns Against Expanding EC Powers

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

Former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has expressed support for the concept of One Nation, One Election (ONOE), describing it as a potentially transformative step for Indian democracy. However, he cautioned against granting the Election Commission unstructured and excessive powers under the guise of implementing the reform. His detailed remarks were submitted to