Supreme Court Refuses to Suspend CEC Gyanesh Kumar

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2026

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The Supreme Court has refused to immediately suspend Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar while agreeing to examine allegations that several Election Commission decisions linked to the Special Intensive Revision were taken without the approval of the other two Election Commissioners.

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Delhi Tightens Security for CEC Protest

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2026

Security has been tightened across central Delhi ahead of a planned protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with thousands of police personnel deployed and entry and exit closed at 11 Metro stations. 4,000 Police Deployed for Jantar Mantar Protest Around 4,000 personnel from Delhi Police, reserve units and […]

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Nirav Modi Aide Sandeep Mistry Arrested

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested Sandeep Mistry, an alleged associate of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, after he was deported from the United Arab Emirates in connection with the multi-crore Punjab National Bank fraud case. Sandeep Mistry Arrested After UAE Deportation Mistry was taken into custody upon his arrival in Mumbai and produced before […]

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SC to Hear Plea Seeking Gyanesh Kumar Suspension

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2026

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear next week a petition seeking to restrain Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar from performing his duties while challenging decisions allegedly taken without the approval of the other two Election Commissioners. Supreme Court to Hear Gyanesh Kumar Plea The petition was mentioned before a bench headed by Chief Justice […]

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Supreme Court Takes Up Delhi-NCR Rape Cases

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2026

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of a series of recent rape cases in Delhi-NCR, observing that the incidents point to a systemic failure of law enforcement and public administration in ensuring basic safety. Supreme Court Flags Delhi-NCR Rape Cases A bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K. Vinod Chandran expressed concern over […]

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LPU Protests Turn Violent, 2,000 Police Deployed

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2026

Violent protests erupted at Lovely Professional University in Punjab’s Phagwara after students gathered over allegations that a female student had been sexually assaulted on campus. More than 2,000 police personnel were deployed as clashes, vandalism and a highway blockade disrupted the university and surrounding areas. LPU Protests Turn Violent in Phagwara The unrest

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Meghalaya HC Orders Foreigners Shifted From Jails

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2026

The Meghalaya High Court has directed the state government to move all foreign nationals who have completed their prison sentences but remain in jail to a designated temporary detention centre by September 28. The court is examining delays in repatriating foreign nationals after completion of their sentences. Foreign Nationals to Be Shifted From Meghalaya Jails […]

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IIT Bombay Faculty Backs Professor in Student Death Row

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2026

The IIT Bombay Faculty Forum has backed Professor Suryanarayana Doolla amid controversy following the death of a second-year student, saying the exam invigilator acted according to the institute’s approved academic procedures after finding the student using a smartphone during an examination. IIT Bombay Faculty Forum Defends Professor The Faculty Forum said Doolla was

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CJI Calls SC ‘Banyan Tree’ of Green Justice

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has described the Supreme Court as a “banyan tree of environmental justice”, saying India’s environmental jurisprudence is rooted in its civilisational respect for nature while extending constitutional protection to future generations. CJI Highlights Supreme Court Environmental Jurisprudence Speaking at the International Conference on “The

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MHA Defends FCRA Bill on Security Grounds

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2026

The Union Home Ministry has defended proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, telling a parliamentary panel that the changes are driven by national security, internal security and law-and-order concerns rather than an attempt to regulate charitable activity. MHA Calls FCRA a National Security Law Home Secretary Govind Mohan and senior ministry