Doval Urges Stronger Regional Security Network

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

Defence National

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has called for a stronger regional security architecture to address evolving threats, as he opened a high-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) in New Delhi. He described the current global environment as “rapidly changing and challenging” and

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CJI Gavai Declares Belief In All Religions

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, Chief Justice of India, said in his farewell address that although he practices Buddhism, he considers himself a “truly secular person” and believes in all religions including Hinduism, Sikhism and Islam. He credited his father’s example, stating that his upbringing taught him to respect different faiths. Context And Background During the address,

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High-Level Panel Formed To Probe Nowgam Blast

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

A high-level committee has been formed by the Jammu and Kashmir administration to investigate the explosion at the Nowgam Police Station near Srinagar. The blast, which occurred on November 14, killed nine people and injured over 30. Officials described the incident as an accidental detonation involving seized explosive material. Members Of The Probe Panel The […]

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Ancestral Home of Al-Falah Founder Served Demolition Notice

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

The Al‑Falah University founder’s ancestral property has been served a demolition notice by the Mhow Cantonment Board in Madhya Pradesh amid intensifying investigations into the institution. The order flatly declared the building’s construction illegal and directed immediate rectification or demolition. Details Of The Property And Notice The notice pertains to the

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Government Appoints Seven New Secretary-Rank Officers

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

The Government of India has approved the appointment of seven new secretary-rank officers, including new heads for key ministries such as Petroleum & Natural Gas, Telecom, Pharmaceuticals and Agriculture. These appointments were cleared by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) and came into effect with immediate notification. Key Positions And Personnel Among

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Russia Offers Su-57 Tech Transfer To India

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Russia has indicated that it is willing to meet India’s expectations for the Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation fighter programme, including technology transfer and local manufacturing. Senior Russian representatives stated that India’s conditions were “acceptable”, signalling a renewed push to deepen defence collaboration. India’s Air Combat Needs The Indian Air Force has been

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NIA Arrests Four More In Red Fort Blast Case

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

The National Investigation Agency has arrested four more accused in the Red Fort blast case in Delhi. These arrests add to the earlier two people already in custody, taking the total number of arrested suspects in the case to six. The agency has described the newly arrested persons as prime accused who allegedly played a […]

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Al-Falah University Probe Finds ₹415 Crore Fraud

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has informed a Delhi court that Al-Falah University and its associated entities generated ₹415.10 crore through allegedly fraudulent practices. According to investigators, the institution collected fees by falsely claiming full recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accreditation from the National Assessment and

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India Among 7 Nations to Add 500 Million Urban Residents

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

A new UN DESA “World Urbanisation Prospects 2025” report projects that India, along with six other countries, will account for more than 500 million additional city residents between 2025 and 2050. The countries listed are India, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Bangladesh and Ethiopia. Together, they are expected to drive over […]

Law & Order National

SC Rules Courts Can’t Set Timelines for President, Governors

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

The Supreme Court has held that constitutional courts cannot impose fixed timelines on the President or state Governors for granting assent to bills under Articles 200 and 201 of the Constitution. The bench clarified that directing the Head of State to act within a prescribed period would be unconstitutional and beyond judicial authority. The ruling […]