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Top Maoist Leader Killed in Jharkhand Encounter

By BPN News Desk January 23, 2026

Security forces killed senior Maoist leader Patiram Manjhi, also known as Anal Da, during an anti-Naxal operation in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district. The encounter took place in the Saranda forest region following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of armed insurgents. Bounty and Role Patiram Manjhi was a Central Committee member of the banned CPI […]

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SC Allows Hindu Prayers At Dhar Bhojshala On Basant Panchami

By BPN News Desk January 22, 2026

The Supreme Court has allowed Hindus to offer prayers at the Bhojshala complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, on the occasion of Basant Panchami. The permission was granted after considering the festival’s significance and existing arrangements at the disputed site. Court’s Direction The court clarified that the permission for Hindu prayers on Basant Panchami will be […]

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India Proposes Stricter Action Against Repeat Traffic Violators

By BPN News Desk January 22, 2026

The Union government has proposed stricter traffic enforcement measures under revised motor vehicle rules, under which drivers committing repeated violations within a year could face temporary suspension of their driving licences. The proposal is part of a point-based penalty system aimed at curbing habitual traffic offences. What Is Being Proposed Under the proposed

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Supreme Court to Close Most Hate Speech Petitions

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

The Supreme Court of India has said it will close the majority of public interest litigations related to hate speech that have been pending since 2021. A bench noted that central and state authorities have reported progress in registering cases and taking action, and the court reserved its order before deciding to dispose of most […]

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CJI Says Justice Resides in District Courts

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said that true justice largely resides in district courts, stressing their central role in delivering justice to ordinary citizens. He noted that for most people, district courts are the first and most important point of contact with the judicial system. District Courts Are Not “Lower” Courts The CJI […]

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Former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud Prolonged Pre-Trial Detention

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

Former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has said that keeping people in jail for years before their trial effectively amounts to punishment and distorts the basic principles of criminal law. He warned that such practices turn the legal system on its head by undermining the presumption of innocence. Bail Should Be the Norm Chandrachud […]

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Al-Falah University Hired Doctors Without Police Verification

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

Authorities investigating the November 2025 Red Fort area blast have found that Al-Falah University in Faridabad employed several doctors without conducting mandatory police verification or background checks before hiring them as faculty or medical staff. The discovery was made by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a chargesheet filed in a Delhi court as part of […]

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Supreme Court Reserves Verdict On Harish Rana Plea

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on a petition seeking permission to withdraw life-sustaining treatment for Harish Rana, who has remained in a permanent vegetative state for over a decade. The bench said the case involves complex legal, ethical and medical considerations and requires careful examination. Case Background Harish Rana suffered a severe head […]

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Supreme Court Disturbed By Calcutta High Court Incident

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it was “disturbed” by what transpired in the Calcutta High Court during hearings linked to the Enforcement Directorate’s case involving West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The apex court described the incident as serious and said such developments inside a constitutional court were a matter of concern. Background Of […]

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J&K LG Sacks 5 Government Employees Over Terror Links

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has dismissed five government employees after security agencies found their alleged links with terror outfits, officials said. The action was taken by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha as part of efforts to safeguard internal security and prevent infiltration of extremist networks within government institutions. Action Based on Security