Air India Flight Returns To Mumbai Safely

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

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An Air India flight bound for Bengaluru returned safely to Mumbai on Thursday shortly after take-off after one of its engines reportedly stalled. The aircraft landed safely and passengers were later assisted with alternative arrangements, while the plane was taken up for technical inspection.

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PM Modi Urges Turnout As Voting Begins in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

Polling began on Wednesday in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry for the 2026 Assembly elections, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging voters to turn out in large numbers. The voting phase is being seen as politically significant, with more than 5 crore voters eligible to decide the future of governments in two States and one Union […]

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Vaiko Urges Centre To Drop Kalpakkam Reactor

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

MDMK general secretary Vaiko has urged the Centre to abandon the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor project at Kalpakkam, shortly after the facility achieved first criticality. His remarks have added a political challenge to a project that the Union government has described as a major milestone in India’s civil nuclear programme. Vaiko Opposes Kalpakkam Fast Breeder […]

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Supreme Court On Sabarimala PIL

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that the public interest litigation challenging the Sabarimala temple’s traditional restriction on the entry of women of menstruating age might not have been entertained if it were filed in today’s legal climate. The remark came during a hearing on the broader issue of judicial intervention in matters of faith, […]

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India Withdraws COP33 Host Bid

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

India has withdrawn its bid to host the COP33 United Nations climate summit in 2028, stepping back from an offer that had earlier signalled its interest in hosting one of the world’s most important climate negotiations. The move marks a change in India’s diplomatic planning for future global climate events. India Withdraws COP33 Host Bid […]

Politics

Rahul Gandhi Slams Trump Over Iran Threat

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticised US President Donald Trump over his “end of civilisation” warning aimed at Iran, calling the rhetoric unacceptable at a time of already dangerous global tensions. His remarks came as Trump’s statement triggered wider international concern over the language being used in the escalating US-Iran confrontation. Rahul Gandhi Slams

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Rajnath Singh Hits Back Over Kolkata Threat

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh sharply criticised Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif over his reported remarks on Kolkata, saying such provocative statements could have serious consequences. The exchange has added fresh strain to already tense India-Pakistan ties, with the latest comments drawing political reactions in both Delhi and West Bengal. Rajnath Singh Hits

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DRDO Bengaluru Bomb Threat Turns Hoax

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2026

A bomb threat email sent to a DRDO facility in Bengaluru triggered a major security response before police declared it a hoax after a full search of the premises. The alert briefly raised concerns over security at a sensitive defence installation, but no explosives were found and an investigation is now underway into the source […]

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Kalpakkam Reactor Marks Nuclear Milestone

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2026

India’s civil nuclear programme crossed a major milestone after the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu attained criticality, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call it a defining step in the country’s nuclear journey. The achievement marks the transition of the long-delayed reactor into a key testing and commissioning phase before power […]

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India-Flagged LPG Tanker Crosses Strait Of Hormuz

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

An India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tanker, Green Sanvi, has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, offering a measure of relief amid continued tensions in West Asia and concerns over energy shipments through the critical maritime route. The vessel is the latest Indian ship to pass through the strait as authorities closely monitor fuel supplies and […]