Delimitation
Op-Eds Opinion

BJP Needs a Federal Consensus on Delimitation

By BPN News Desk
Delimitation has returned to the centre of India’s political debate, and it is no longer an abstract argument about what might happen sometime after 2026. The government has already placed a new delimitation framework before Parliament, accompanied by a constitutional amendment proposing a substantial expansion in the permissible size of the Lok Sabha. The Delimitation
Missile Drone
International

US Loses 45 Reaper Drones in Iran War

By BPN News Desk
The US military has lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones during the ongoing conflict with Iran, representing roughly a quarter of its pre-war fleet. The losses highlight the growing cost of sustained operations against Iranian forces and pressure on American military inventories. US Loses 45 MQ-9 Reaper Drones The US military had approximately 185 […]
North India State News

Seven Dead in Chamoli Tunnel Tragedy

By BPN News Desk
At least seven workers have died and three remain missing after water and debris suddenly entered an under-construction tunnel at a hydroelectric project in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. Rescue teams are continuing operations inside the waterlogged tunnel at Mayapur in Pipalkoti. Chamoli Tunnel Tragedy Kills Seven Workers The incident occurred on Thursday when landslides
population
National

Census 2027 to Ask 40 Questions

By BPN News Desk
The Centre has notified 40 questions for the population enumeration phase of Census 2027, covering caste, education, employment, migration, COVID-19 vaccination, bank accounts and identification documents. The questionnaire will be used by census officials to collect detailed demographic and socio-economic information across India. Census 2027 to Collect Caste Details The
drone
International

Trump Imposes Up to 100% Tariffs on Drones

By BPN News Desk
US President Donald Trump has announced tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and key components, saying the measures are intended to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, strengthen domestic manufacturing and address national security risks linked to unmanned aircraft systems. Trump Imposes 100% Tariff on Sensitive Drones The highest tariff rate of 100% will […]
Sonam Wangchuk
National

Sonam Wangchuk Calls for ‘Peaceful Revolution’

By BPN News Desk
Climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk has called for a “peaceful revolution” in how India chooses its political leaders, saying major changes are needed if the country is to become a developed nation by 2047. In an Independence Day message, he asked citizens to identify principled individuals who could contribute to shaping India’s future. […]
JNU
Education

JNU Faculty Recruitment Row Deepens

By BPN News Desk
Students and teachers at Jawaharlal Nehru University have demanded the removal of Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit and an independent investigation into alleged irregularities in faculty recruitment and promotions. The university administration has rejected the allegations and defended its selection procedures. JNU Faculty Recruitment Faces Scrutiny The JNU