Supreme Court Questions Time On Religion Cases

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

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The Supreme Court has questioned whether it should spend extensive time hearing religion-related disputes when thousands of cases remain pending before the judiciary. Supreme Court On Religion Cases A bench of Justice B V Nagarathna and Justice M M Sundresh made the observation while hearing a

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PM Modi Marks Operation Sindoor Anniversary

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor by saying India’s resolve against terrorism remains unwavering, while praising the courage, precision and determination of the armed forces. PM Modi Praises Operation Sindoor Modi said Operation Sindoor was a fitting response to those who attacked innocent civilians in Pahalgam. He said the

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Government Rules Out Bailout For Oil Firms

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2026

The government has ruled out financial support for state-run oil marketing companies despite rising losses on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel. The pressure has increased after retail fuel prices remained unchanged even as crude oil costs rose sharply due to the West Asia conflict. Govt Rules Out Oil Firm Bailout The Centre has said […]

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Supreme Court Refuses Transgender Act Stay

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2026

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, while seeking responses from the Centre, States and Union Territories on petitions challenging the law’s constitutional validity. Supreme Court On Transgender Amendment Act A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the court was not […]

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India Rejects Nepal Lipulekh Objection

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2026

India Rejects Nepal Lipulekh Objection India has rejected Nepal’s objection to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route through Lipulekh Pass, saying the pilgrimage route is not a new development and has been used for decades. India Rejects Nepal Objection On Lipulekh The Ministry of External Affairs said India’s position on Nepal’s territorial claims remains clear and […]

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Delhi Judge Aman Sharma Dies By Suicide

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2026

A 30-year-old Delhi judicial officer, Aman Sharma, died by suicide at his residence in Safdarjung Enclave on Saturday. Police have begun an investigation and the body has been sent for post-mortem examination. Delhi Judge Dies In Safdarjung Enclave Aman Sharma was found dead at his home in South Delhi’s Safdarjung Enclave. Police were informed about […]

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Ganga Expressway Toll-Free For 15 Days

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced that commuters using the newly opened Ganga Expressway will not have to pay toll charges for the first 15 days from its commercial operation date. Ganga Expressway Toll-Free Travel The 594-km Ganga Expressway, connecting Meerut with Prayagraj, has been opened for public use. The toll-free period has been announced […]

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India Tests Emergency Alert System

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2026

Millions of mobile users across India received a test emergency alert on Saturday as the Centre activated its indigenous Cell Broadcast emergency alert system. The message was marked as an “Extremely Severe Alert” but clarified that it was only a test and no action was required. India Emergency Alert System Tested The alert was sent […]

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SC Rejects TMC Plea On Counting Staff

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2026

The Supreme Court has declined to issue any further order on the Trinamool Congress plea challenging the Election Commission’s decision on the deployment of counting personnel for the West Bengal Assembly election. The order clears the way for the existing counting arrangement to continue. Supreme Court Rejects TMC Plea A special bench of the Supreme […]

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Commercial LPG Price Hiked By Rs 993

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2026

Commercial LPG cylinder prices were increased by Rs 993 from May 1, pushing the cost of a 19-kg cylinder in Delhi to Rs 3,071.50, while domestic LPG rates were kept unchanged for household consumers. Commercial LPG Cylinder Price Hike Oil marketing companies revised the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders at the start of the […]