VP Dhankhar Criticizes Supreme Court’s Directive on Presidential Timelines

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2025

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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has raised serious concerns over the Supreme Court’s recent judgment that set a three-month deadline for the President of India to act on bills forwarded by state governors. In a strongly worded statement, he questioned whether the judiciary has the

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Justice B.R. Gavai to Succeed as 52nd Chief Justice of India

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2025

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai is set to assume office as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on May 14, 2025, following the scheduled retirement of incumbent Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna on May 13. His tenure, although brief, will mark a significant moment in the judicial history of India, concluding on November 23, 2025. Background […]

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Supreme Court Questions Centre on ‘Waqf by User’ Provision in Amended Waqf Act

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2025

The Supreme Court of India is currently hearing multiple petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. A significant point of contention is the removal of the ‘Waqf by user’ provision, which previously allowed properties used for religious or charitable purposes over time to be recognized as Waqf, even without formal

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Supreme Court Hears Challenges to Waqf Amendment Act Amid Nationwide Protests

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2025

On April 16, 2025, the Supreme Court commenced hearings on a series of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. Among the petitioners are Congress MP Mohammad Jawed, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi, and the Communist Party of India. They contend that the amendments infringe on the autonomy of religious institutions and […]

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Robert Vadra Appears Before ED in Haryana Land Deal Probe

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

Businessman Robert Vadra appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on April 15, 2025, in connection with a money laundering investigation related to a 2008 land deal in Shikohpur, Haryana. This was the second summons issued to Vadra in the case after he failed to appear for questioning on April 8. The investigation pertains to a […]

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India Seeks Extradition of Mehul Choksi from Belgium

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

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 Belgian Federal Public Service of Justice confirmed receipt of India’s

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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 […]