India Seeks Extradition of Mehul Choksi from Belgium

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

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Indian authorities have formally requested the extradition of fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi from Belgium, following his arrest in Antwerp on April 12. Choksi, implicated in the ₹13,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, had been residing in Belgium after fleeing India in 2018. The

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Gujarat ATS, Coast Guard Seize ₹1,800 Cr Meth in Sea Operation

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

In a significant joint operation, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) seized over 300 kilograms of methamphetamine, valued at approximately ₹1,800 crore, from the Arabian Sea near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) off the Gujarat coast. The operation took place during the night of April 12-13, 2025.​ Acting on […]

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Mehul Choksi Arrested in Belgium on India’s Extradition Request

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, a key accused in the ₹13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, has been detained in Belgium following an extradition request made by Indian authorities. He was arrested in the city of Antwerp, where he had been staying with his wife, Preeti Choksi, a Belgian citizen. Authorities believe he obtained Belgian […]

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Supreme Court Slams Government for Delay in Cashless Treatment Scheme for Accident Victims

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

The Supreme Court has come down heavily on the central government for failing to implement a long-awaited cashless medical treatment scheme for motor accident victims. The scheme, meant to ensure immediate and free emergency care during the critical ‘golden hour’ after an accident, was to be rolled out by March 15, 2025, but the deadline […]

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Supreme Court to Hear Challenges to Waqf (Amendment) Act on April 16

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a series of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, on April 16. A bench headed by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and comprising Justices Sanjay Kumar and K.V. Viswanathan will preside over the hearing. Supreme Court to Examine Waqf Law Amendments The […]

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ED Attaches Assets of Dubai-Based Alleged International Drug Trafficker Linked to Khalistan Liberation Force

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken significant action under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) by attaching assets valued at approximately ₹6 crore belonging to a Dubai-based individual accused of international drug trafficking and alleged associations with the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF).​ ED Attaches Assets in Money Laundering Probe The attached

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Centre Files Caveat in Supreme Court Over Waqf Act Petitions

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2025

The Central Government has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court in response to a batch of petitions that challenge the constitutional validity of the Waqf Act. This step ensures that no order will be passed in the matter without hearing the government’s side. The Supreme Court is expected to take up the matter for […]

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Supreme Court Orders ₹50 Lakh Compensation for Arbitrary Demolitions

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

The Supreme Court has ordered the Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) to pay ₹10 lakh each to five residents whose homes were unlawfully demolished in March 2021, totaling ₹50 lakh in compensation. Calling the actions “inhuman” and “shocking,” the Court sharply criticized the PDA for violating citizens’ right to shelter and due process

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India’s Supreme Court Upholds Electoral Bond Scheme

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2025

India’s Supreme Court has upheld the legality of the Electoral Bond Scheme, a mechanism introduced in 2018 to facilitate anonymous donations to political parties. The court ruled that the scheme does not violate citizens’ right to information and serves to curb the use of unaccounted money in politics.​ Background on the Electoral Bond Scheme The […]

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Ashwini Vaishnaw Highlights Constitutional Limits on Free Speech Amid Kunal Kamra Summons

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2025

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has weighed in on the recent controversy involving stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, stating that while the right to freedom of speech is guaranteed under the Constitution, it is not without limitations. Speaking at a public event, Vaishnaw emphasized that the Indian Constitution clearly outlines both rights and corresponding safeguards, which