Law & Order National

CJI Slams BCI Action Against NALSAR Students

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2026

The Supreme Court has strongly criticised the Bar Council of India’s intervention in the NALSAR University of Law controversy, with Chief Justice of India Surya Kant saying students have a right to protest and describing the BCI’s action as “absolutely uncalled for”. CJI Backs NALSAR Students’ Right to Protest The controversy arose after NALSAR students […]

South India State News

Supreme Court Stays Karur Jobs Verdict

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2026

The Supreme Court has stayed a Madras High Court judgment that struck down the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to provide government jobs to eligible family members of those killed in the 2025 Karur stampede. The top court also issued notice on the State government’s challenge to the High Court ruling. Supreme Court Stays Karur Jobs […]

Op-Eds Opinion

BJP Needs a Federal Consensus on Delimitation

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2026

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

International

US Loses 45 Reaper Drones in Iran War

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2026

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 […]

International

US Flags India in China Tariff Evasion Network

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2026

The United States has flagged India among more than 40 countries facing elevated risks of being used to reroute Chinese goods and evade higher American tariffs. A White House trade report places India in its top-tier category of major trading hubs where transshipment risks are embedded within large legitimate trade flows. India Flagged in China […]

North India State News

Seven Dead in Chamoli Tunnel Tragedy

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2026

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

National

Census 2027 to Ask 40 Questions

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2026

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

Business Trade

India’s July Exports Rise 13.3% to $80.14 Billion

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2026

India’s total exports of merchandise and services were estimated at $80.14 billion in July 2026, registering a 13.3% year-on-year increase. The strong performance was led by a sharp rise in merchandise shipments, supporting India’s broader export growth during the current financial year. India Exports Rise 13.3% in July Merchandise exports climbed more than 19.6%

International

US Revokes 600 Visas in Birth Tourism Crackdown

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2026

The United States has revoked more than 600 visas as part of a new crackdown on “birth tourism”, with the State Department creating a specialised task force to identify foreign nationals suspected of travelling to the country primarily to give birth and secure US citizenship for their children. US Revokes Over 600 Visas The State […]

International

Trump Imposes Up to 100% Tariffs on Drones

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2026

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 […]