Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Reply on Cancer Notification Plea

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

Law & Order National

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Union government on a public interest litigation seeking to declare cancer a notifiable disease across India. The petition was filed by an AIIMS doctor, who argued that mandatory reporting of cancer cases is essential for accurate data collection,

Education Government Policies

Cabinet Clears Bill for Single Higher Education Regulator

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved a Bill to establish a single regulator for higher education, a move aimed at overhauling India’s fragmented regulatory framework. The proposed legislation seeks to replace multiple existing bodies with a unified authority to oversee standards, regulation, and governance across the higher education sector, excluding medical and legal

National Politics

Congress Slams BJP Over MGNREGA Renaming Push

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

The Congress has criticised the BJP after reports emerged of the government considering a rebranding of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, calling the move politically motivated and unnecessary. The opposition party accused the ruling dispensation of targeting programmes associated with former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi

National

Nearly 9 Lakh Indians Gave Up Citizenship in Five Years

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

The Union government has informed Parliament that close to nine lakh Indians renounced their citizenship over the last five years, reflecting a steady rise in the number of people opting for foreign nationality. The data was shared by the Ministry of External Affairs in response to a parliamentary question, covering the period from 2019 to […]

National

Congress Targets PM Modi Over Pax Silica Exclusion

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

The Congress on Friday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over India not being part of the US-led Pax Silica initiative, calling the development a diplomatic setback and questioning the government’s handling of strategic technology partnerships. The opposition party said the exclusion raised concerns about India’s position in emerging global technology alliances. What

National

Leaders Pay Tribute on Parliament Attack Anniversary

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

India marked the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack with tributes from leaders across the political spectrum, remembering the security personnel who lost their lives while defending the nation’s legislature. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi were among those who paid homage to the fallen heroes. PM Modi’s Tribute Prime Minister […]

National

IndiGo to Pay Over ₹500 Crore to Affected Passengers

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

IndiGo has announced that it will pay more than ₹500 crore to passengers who were severely affected by widespread flight disruptions earlier this year. The airline said the compensation includes refunds, alternative flight arrangements, hotel stays, meals, and other customer care measures provided during the crisis period. Background of the Disruptions The disruptions

National Politics

BJP to Announce New UP President by December 16

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to announce its new Uttar Pradesh state president by December 16 as part of its ongoing organisational reshuffle. The move comes as the party looks to strengthen its state unit ahead of future electoral battles, including the 2027 Assembly elections. Election Process and Timeline According to party sources, the […]

National

Cabinet Approves Census of India 2027 Scheme

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved the scheme for conducting the Census of India 2027, clearing the way for the country’s next nationwide population count. The decision marks a key step in restarting the decennial census exercise, which was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The government has approved an overall expenditure of ₹11,718.24 crore for […]

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Calls for Air Pollution Debate in Lok Sabha

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday urged the Lok Sabha to hold a detailed discussion on the growing air pollution crisis, calling for cooperation instead of political blame. Speaking during proceedings, Gandhi said air pollution is a national health emergency that affects citizens across regions and party lines, and requires collective responsibility.