Op-Eds Opinion

In a Democracy, Resignations Cannot Be Won Through Hunger Strikes

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2026

The images emerging from Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over the past several weeks have reignited one of the oldest constitutional dilemmas in Indian democracy. Activist Sonam Wangchuk’s indefinite hunger strike demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination has dominated headlines, stirred

Economy National

RBI Arm Seeks Material for Polymer Notes

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India’s currency-printing subsidiary has invited global expressions of interest for polymer material suitable for Indian banknotes, taking an initial step towards testing more durable currency notes. RBI Arm Seeks Polymer Banknote Material Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited has sought manufacturers capable of producing and supplying

Science Space & Astronomy

Adani Hails Skyroot’s Vikram-1 Launch

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2026

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani congratulated Skyroot Aerospace after Vikram-1 successfully completed its maiden orbital flight, calling the achievement a historic moment for India’s rapidly expanding private space sector. Gautam Adani Hails Vikram-1 Launch In a post on X, Adani congratulated Skyroot Aerospace co-founders Pawan Kumar Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka, the

Education

CBSE Declares Class 10 Second Board Exam Results, Overall Pass Rate Reaches 96.78%

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2026

The Central Board of Secondary Education has declared the results of the Class 10 Second Board Examination for 2026, marking the completion of the first year of its two-examination system. With the results of the main and second examinations combined, the overall Class 10 pass percentage for the academic year has increased to 96.78%. The […]

International

Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Crosses 5,000 as IMF Funds Released for Recovery

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2026

The death toll from the devastating twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June has risen above 5,000 as recovery teams continue clearing debris and searching damaged buildings in the worst-affected regions. Authorities said 5,069 people had been confirmed dead, while more than 16,700 were injured. The coastal state of La Guaira, north of Caracas, suffered […]

State News West India

Nine Killed, Six Injured in Blast at Illegal Firecracker Unit in Ahmedabad

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2026

At least nine people were killed and six others injured after a powerful explosion triggered a major fire at an allegedly illegal firecracker manufacturing unit on the outskirts of Ahmedabad on Saturday. The blast occurred at a facility on Gatrad Road in the Ramol area and was reportedly powerful enough to damage surrounding structures. Those […]

Business Finance

Axis Bank Appoints Former Bandhan Bank CFO Rajeev Mantri as Finance Chief

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2026

Axis Bank has appointed Rajeev Mantri, the former chief financial officer of Bandhan Bank, as its new CFO as the private-sector lender moves to fill a key vacancy in its senior management team. Mantri will assume charge on September 28, 2026, shortly after completing his tenure at Bandhan Bank. His appointment follows the resignation of […]

National

Anna Hazare Urges Centre to Hold Talks With Sonam Wangchuk

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2026

Social activist Anna Hazare has appealed to the Union government to begin discussions with Sonam Wangchuk, warning that it should not continue testing the limits of the educationist and climate activist during his indefinite hunger strike. Hazare said the government should clearly accept or reject Wangchuk’s demands but questioned why it was unwilling to hold […]

International

Two US Troops Killed in Iran’s Jordan Attack

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2026

Two United States service members were killed and another was reported missing following an Iranian missile and drone attack on American and allied forces in Jordan, further escalating the renewed conflict between Washington and Tehran. US Troops Killed in Jordan Attack US Central Command said the attack occurred on Friday as American personnel defended against […]

International

Iran Warns US of ‘Unforgettable Lessons’

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has warned that Tehran and its regional allies have “unforgettable lessons” for the United States as renewed American attacks intensify the conflict between the two countries. Mojtaba Khamenei Warns United States In a written statement issued on Saturday, Khamenei said the Iranian nation and the regional “resistance front” were