North India State News

J&K Clears Retirement Age Hike for Judicial Officers

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir government has cleared a proposal to raise the retirement age of judicial officers from 60 to 62 years, with the change proposed to take effect retrospectively from March 2026. J&K Judicial Officers’ Retirement Age Raised The proposal was approved by the Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds […]

State News West India

Gujarat Gets Presidential Nod for Uniform Civil Code

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2026

Gujarat has become the second state after Uttarakhand to receive Presidential assent for a Uniform Civil Code, clearing the way for a common legal framework governing marriage, divorce, succession, inheritance and live-in relationships. Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Gets Presidential Assent The Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill, passed by the state Assembly in March 2026, has

North India State News

Supreme Court Names Judge to Resolve 30-Year NOIDA Flat Row

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2026

The Supreme Court has appointed former Allahabad High Court judge Justice Sudhir Kumar Saxena to independently verify genuine claimants in a three-decade-old NOIDA housing dispute involving the Kendriya Karamchari Sehkari GN Samiti. Supreme Court Appoints Judge in NOIDA Housing Dispute A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant constituted a one-member high-powered committee

National

EC Orders Special Drive for Voters Left Out After SIR

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2026

The Election Commission has ordered a special enrolment drive in states where the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has been completed, directing officials to identify eligible voters who were left out and facilitate their re-enrolment. EC Orders Drive for Voters Left Out After SIR Booth Level Officers have been instructed to compare current electoral […]

International

Flydubai Suspends Tel Aviv Flights After Incident

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2026

Flydubai has temporarily suspended all flights to Tel Aviv following the serious cockpit incident aboard flight FZ1073, saying passenger and crew safety remains its highest priority while an official investigation continues. Flydubai Suspends Tel Aviv Flights Until Further Notice The airline said services to Tel Aviv had been suspended at the request of authorities

International

JD Vance Backs Scrapping H-1B Visa Programme

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2026

US Vice President JD Vance has called the H-1B visa programme “completely broken” and said he would support scrapping it entirely, arguing that some companies use the system to replace American workers with lower-paid foreign employees. JD Vance Calls for H-1B Visa Programme to End Vance said the programme had been widely misused across technology, […]

Business Finance

Anup Bagchi Named HDFC Bank MD and CEO

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2026

HDFC Bank has appointed Anup Bagchi as its next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for a three-year term beginning October 27, 2026, following approval from the Reserve Bank of India and the bank’s board. Anup Bagchi to Lead HDFC Bank From October 27 Bagchi will succeed Sashidhar Jagdishan, whose term ends on October 26 […]

International

400 French Schools Shut as Protests Turn Violent

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2026

Around 400 schools across France remained closed on Friday as student protests over teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating school infrastructure escalated into violence in several cities. Around 400 French Schools Closed Amid Protests The demonstrations began in the Paris region before spreading nationwide, with students demanding more teachers, better

International

South Korea Warns Ukraine Over North Korean POW Row

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2026

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has warned that Seoul could take additional measures against Ukraine unless Kyiv acknowledges what South Korea says was a confidentiality agreement covering the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers and issues a public apology. South Korea Warns Ukraine Over North Korean Soldiers The dispute began after Ukrainian President […]

International

Iraq Confirms Full US-Led Coalition Withdrawal

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2026

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has announced the complete withdrawal of US-led coalition forces from Iraq, declaring the end of the coalition’s military mission against Islamic State and describing October 1 as the beginning of a new phase in the country’s sovereignty. Iraq Confirms US-Led Coalition Withdrawal Al-Zaidi said the withdrawal marks the full conclusion […]