PM Modi’s Helicopter Returns to Kolkata Due to Fog

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s helicopter was forced to return to Kolkata on Sunday after encountering dense fog during his scheduled flight to Taherpur in West Bengal. The decision was taken on safety grounds after visibility conditions deteriorated significantly in the early morning hours,

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Former CJI Gavai Appointed Ambedkar Chair Professor

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad has appointed Justice B.R. Gavai, former Chief Justice of India, as the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Chair Professor on Constitutional Law and Social Inclusion. Justice Gavai retired in November 2025 after serving as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, and his new role places him at the head of academic […]

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India Likely to Present Union Budget on a Sunday

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget for the 2026–27 financial year on Sunday, February 1, as the government considers sticking to the established budget calendar despite the date falling on a weekend. Since 2017, the Union Budget has been presented on February 1 to allow sufficient time for parliamentary approval […]

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ED Moves Delhi HC in National Herald Case

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate has approached the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court order that refused to take cognisance of its money laundering complaint against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. The appeal follows a decision by the Rouse Avenue court, which held that the ED’s prosecution complaint could […]

National

1.71 Crore Names Dropped in Draft Voter Rolls

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

Tamil Nadu and Gujarat have seen a large number of voters’ names removed from their draft electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. The process, conducted by the Election Commission of India, aims to update and clean the electoral rolls before upcoming elections. In the revision exercise released on Friday, a […]

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SC Calls Child Trafficking Cases Deeply Disturbing

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday described cases of child trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation as “deeply disturbing,” stressing that such offences strike at the foundation of a civilised society. The court observed that crimes involving minors are not just violations of law but grave assaults on human dignity and fundamental rights. Emphasis on sensitive judicial

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ED Attaches Assets of Yuvraj Singh, Sonu Sood and Others

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth about ₹7.93 crore belonging to several high-profile individuals in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to an illegal online betting platform. The action is part of a wider probe into offshore betting operations allegedly associated with the app 1xBet and its linked brands. Who Is

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Delhi High Court Seeks Customs Reply in IndiGo Duty Refund Case

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

The Delhi High Court has asked the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to file a response in a plea by IndiGo seeking a refund of about ₹900 crore in re-import duties. The airline claims duties were wrongly charged when it re-imported aircraft parts and now wants a clear stance from the customs […]

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India, Netherlands Strengthen Defence Ties in Delhi

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with the Foreign Minister of the Netherlands, David Van Weel, in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss expanding defence cooperation and deepen strategic partnership between the two countries. The talks focused on security issues, co-development of defence equipment and enhancing military-to-military links. Discussion on Defence and

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Ninth Accused in Red Fort Blast Sent to NIA Custody

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

A Delhi court has sent the ninth accused in the Red Fort blast case to the custody of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) till December 26, allowing investigators more time to question him in connection with the incident. The accused was produced before the court after being arrested by the NIA as part of its […]