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UIDAI Deactivates 1.2 Cr Aadhaar of Deceased

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated around 1.2 crore Aadhaar numbers belonging to deceased individuals as part of a nationwide effort to prevent misuse of digital identities after death. The move is based on verified death data shared by various state and Union Territory governments through the Civil Registration System (CRS). Out […]

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Chouhan Orders End To Nano‑Fertiliser Tagging

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed all state governments to immediately stop the forced tagging of nano-fertilisers and biostimulants with subsidised fertilisers such as urea and DAP. The move is aimed at protecting farmers from being coerced into buying additional products that are not essential to their needs. Chouhan stated that retailers

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Centre Relaxes Sulphur Norms for Coal Power Plants

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

In a major policy shift, the Indian government has relaxed sulphur dioxide emission regulations for coal-fired power plants, rolling back a mandate issued nearly a decade ago. The change comes amid concerns over the high cost and operational burden of installing Flue-Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) units across the country’s ageing coal fleet. Majority of Plants Exempted […]

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PM Gives 51,000 Job Letters in Rozgar Mela

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited candidates across various central government departments during the latest edition of Rozgar Mela. The event was conducted simultaneously across 47 locations in the country through video conferencing. Over 10 Lakh Appointments Since 2022 With this round of job distribution, the total

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Government Says No New Legal Order After Reuters’ X Account Blocked in India

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

India has temporarily restricted access to the main X (formerly Twitter) account of the international news agency Reuters, following what the platform says is a legal requirement. The Indian government, however, clarified that no fresh legal directive prompted the action and that it is collaborating with X to restore access. Account Withheld on X Users […]

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Toll Cut Up to 50% on Elevated NH Sections for Commercial Vehicles

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

India’s Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has introduced a transformative toll policy, reducing charges on elevated stretches of National Highways by up to 50% for commercial vehicles. The change applies to toll plazas on bridges, flyovers, tunnels, and other elevated infrastructure, aiming to rationalize fees and boost freight efficiency. Toll Reduction Mechanism

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Cabinet Approves ₹1.07 Lakh Cr Job Scheme and ₹1 Lakh Cr R&D Push

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

In a major economic policy boost, the Union Cabinet on July 1 approved two high-impact schemes aimed at employment generation and technological innovation. The decisions include a ₹1.07 lakh crore Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to create formal jobs, and a ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme focused on deep-tech and sunrise […]

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Centre’s Guidelines Revive Bike Taxi Hopes in Karnataka

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

The Central government’s latest revision of the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines has reignited hope for thousands of bike taxi riders in Karnataka, following a sweeping ban imposed last month. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways officially amended the Aggregator Guidelines 2025 on July 1, allowing private motorcycles to be used as ride-hailing vehicles for […]

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India Launches Passport Seva 2.0 and Nationwide E‑Passports

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar marked the 13th Passport Seva Divas with a transformative announcement: the nationwide rollout of Passport Seva Programme Version 2.0 (PSP 2.0) and the introduction of e‑Passports. These initiatives promise to enhance passport issuance efficiency, strengthen travel security, and expand access—particularly in remote and underserved

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Centre Equalises Gratuity for UPS Pensioners

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

The central government has formally approved a long-awaited reform to bring parity in gratuity benefits between Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) pensioners and their Old Pension Scheme (OPS) counterparts. In a major policy decision, the government has extended both retirement and death gratuity provisions to those under the UPS framework, ensuring financial equity for lakhs of