Delhi Court Rejects Plea Against Sitharaman

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

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A Delhi court has dismissed a criminal defamation complaint against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, holding that no prima facie case was made out to continue proceedings. The case stemmed from remarks she made during the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaign regarding AAP leader Somnath

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Delhi Police Arrest Man In Hoax Bomb Threat Case

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man from Mysuru for allegedly sending multiple hoax bomb threat emails to government offices, schools and courts, triggering panic and repeated security responses over the past month. The accused, identified as Srinivas, is now being taken to Delhi for further questioning as investigators examine the scale of the threats and […]

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Passenger Booked After IndiGo Exit Scare

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

A passenger on a Bengaluru to Varanasi IndiGo flight was booked after allegedly trying to open the emergency exit door shortly before landing, forcing the pilot to abort the first landing attempt and take the aircraft back into the air. The flight landed safely a few minutes later at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in […]

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EC Seizures Cross Rs 400 Crore Before Polls

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Election authorities have intensified enforcement ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, with total seizures of cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals and other inducements crossing Rs 400 crore. The Election Commission said the action covers poll-bound Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, along with bye-elections in six other states, as it seeks to ensure

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SC Panel Seeks Withdrawal Of Transgender Bill

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

A Supreme Court-appointed advisory panel has asked the Centre to withdraw the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, saying the proposed law would remove the right to gender self-determination and reverse key protections recognised by the courts. The recommendation has added to growing criticism of the Bill from transgender groups, rights

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Supreme Court Rejects Brahmin Speech Plea

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a petition seeking action against alleged hate speech targeting the Brahmin community, with the bench saying no community in the country should face hate speech and stressing the broader value of fraternity. Supreme Court Rejects Brahmin Hate Speech Plea A bench of Justice B V Nagarathna and […]

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NIA Widens Probe After Foreign Nationals Arrest

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

The National Investigation Agency has widened its probe after arresting multiple foreign nationals, including a U.S. citizen and several Ukrainian nationals, in a case linked to suspected terror activity and cross-border militant networks. The case has drawn attention because investigators believe the arrests may be part of a larger international support structure

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Supreme Court Urges Law On Paternity Leave

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2026

The Supreme Court has urged the Union government to bring a law recognising paternity leave as a social security benefit, while also ruling on the rights of adoptive mothers under the Social Security Code, 2020. The court said leave policy must respond to the needs of both parents and the child, linking the issue to […]

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Centre Revokes Sonam Wangchuk NSA Detention

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

The Centre has revoked the detention of climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act, bringing an end to a preventive detention order that had drawn attention in recent weeks. Officials confirmed that the decision was taken after reviewing the circumstances surrounding his detention. Sonam Wangchuk Detention Revoked Sonam Wangchuk

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SC Asks Union To Consider Menstrual Leave Policy

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

Supreme Court Asks Union To Consider Menstrual Leave Policy The Supreme Court on Friday declined to issue directions mandating paid menstrual leave across workplaces and educational institutions, but asked the Union government to consider the petitioner’s representation while framing a policy in consultation with all stakeholders. The court said a compulsory legal