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Centre Enforces One Officer One Car Rule

By BPN News Desk
The Centre has tightened rules governing official vehicle use across Union ministries and departments, introducing a strict “One Entitled Officer, One Official Car” policy to prevent duplication, misuse and avoidable government expenditure. One Officer One Official Car Rule Under the revised guidelines, a senior government officer entitled to an official staff car cannot
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Business

India Orders Energy Drink Label Crackdown

By BPN News Desk
India’s food safety regulator has directed manufacturers of high-caffeine beverages to stop marketing their products as “energy drinks”, rejecting industry requests to delay the labelling crackdown. Companies have been given 90 days to comply with the order. FSSAI Restricts Energy Drink Labelling The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India said there is no recognised
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International

Iran, Ukraine Seek Calm After Ship Attack

By BPN News Desk
Iran and Ukraine have agreed to avoid further escalation following a Ukrainian strike on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea. The incident killed one sailor and prompted Tehran to demand compensation for the damage and loss of life. Iran and Ukraine Hold Direct Talks Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Ukrainian Foreign Minister […]
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International

India Demands Time-Bound UNSC Reforms

By BPN News Desk
India has criticised the continued deadlock over United Nations Security Council reform, saying the process cannot remain hostage to the narrow and divisive interests of a small group of countries. New Delhi called for genuine negotiations, clear timelines and comprehensive expansion of the global body. India Criticises UNSC Reform Deadlock India’s Permanent Representative
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Business Industry

Industrial Output Grows 7.3% in June

By BPN News Desk
India’s industrial production expanded by 7.3% year-on-year in June 2026, recording its fastest growth in 22 months. The improvement was driven by stronger manufacturing activity, higher electricity generation and a recovery in mining output. Manufacturing Growth Drives Industrial Output Manufacturing production rose by 7.8% in June, accelerating from the revised 5.2%
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International

13 Indian Seafarers Stranded at Ukraine Port

By BPN News Desk
Thirteen Indian seafarers are stranded aboard a cargo vessel at Ukraine’s Chornomorsk port as missile and drone attacks continue near the Black Sea facility. Maritime authorities have said all crew members are currently safe, although their union has called for urgent repatriation. Indian Seafarers Stranded at Chornomorsk Port The Tanzanian-flagged general cargo vessel MV
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International

Iran Missiles Target US Base in Jordan

By BPN News Desk
Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at a United States military base in Jordan on Tuesday, ending a brief pause in direct attacks on American forces. The US military said all incoming missiles were intercepted, with no casualties or significant damage immediately reported. Iran Missiles Target US Base in Jordan The US Central Command described the […]
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International

Japan Quake Death Toll Rises to 13

By BPN News Desk
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake in southern Japan has killed at least 13 people, as emergency teams continue searching damaged buildings for survivors. The disaster struck near Kumamoto on Kyushu island, causing structural collapses, power outages and widespread transport disruption. Rescuers Search Collapsed Kumamoto Mall Rescue teams pulled eight people from the