IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Lucknow

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

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An IndiGo flight bound for Bagdogra in West Bengal made an emergency landing in Lucknow after a mid-air security scare, officials said. The aircraft was diverted as a precaution following the discovery of a suspicious note onboard during the flight. Passengers Evacuated Safely The plane landed

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CJI Says Justice Resides in District Courts

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said that true justice largely resides in district courts, stressing their central role in delivering justice to ordinary citizens. He noted that for most people, district courts are the first and most important point of contact with the judicial system. District Courts Are Not “Lower” Courts The CJI […]

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Jaishankar Warns Poland Against Supporting Terror Infrastructure

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has delivered a firm diplomatic message to Poland, urging it to show “zero tolerance” for terrorism and not take actions that could fuel terrorist infrastructure in India’s neighbourhood. He made the remarks during a meeting in New Delhi with Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski. Concerns Over […]

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Power Engineers Warn of Nationwide Stir Over Proposed Privatisation in the Power Sector

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

The All India Power Engineers Federation has warned of a nationwide agitation if the Centre moves ahead with the proposed Electricity Amendment Bill and continues the push for privatisation in the power sector. The federation said the changes could have serious implications for consumers, farmers and public sector power utilities. Opposition to Power Sector Privatisation

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Former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud Prolonged Pre-Trial Detention

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

Former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has said that keeping people in jail for years before their trial effectively amounts to punishment and distorts the basic principles of criminal law. He warned that such practices turn the legal system on its head by undermining the presumption of innocence. Bail Should Be the Norm Chandrachud […]

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India and UAE Leaders Fast-Track Strategic Ties in Delhi

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held high-level talks in New Delhi on 19 January 2026, focusing on deepening cooperation in defence, energy, trade and technology during the UAE leader’s official visit. Key Agreements and Targets The two sides agreed to work towards a Strategic Defence Partnership framework […]

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Defence Ministry Blocks Hosur Airport Clearance

By BPN News Desk January 19, 2026

The Union Ministry of Defence has refused to grant airspace clearance for the proposed Hosur international airport in Tamil Nadu, officials confirmed. The decision is based on airspace constraints around the region, which is used for defence and test flight operations, making it difficult to accommodate civilian airport activities. Airspace and Project Challenges The

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Encounter Breaks Out During Kishtwar Search Operation

By BPN News Desk January 19, 2026

Security forces engaged suspected terrorists during a cordon-and-search operation in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The operation was launched following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in the forested terrain. Soldiers Injured in Exchange of Fire The encounter began when the hiding terrorists opened

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Bhagwat Urges Erasing Caste Thinking to End Discrimination

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that caste-based discrimination can end only when people remove caste from their thinking. He made the remarks during a public interaction, stressing that social change must begin at the level of individual mindset. Caste as a Social Practice Bhagwat said caste was originally linked to occupation and social responsibility but […]

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US Envoy Sergio Gor Concludes Mumbai Visit

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has wrapped up his visit to Mumbai after a series of high-level meetings aimed at strengthening India-US ties across economic, financial and strategic sectors. Meetings With Political and Business Leaders During his visit, Gor met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to discuss cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, […]