PM to Flag Off Four New Vande Bharat Trains in Varanasi

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

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Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, is scheduled to visit his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi on 8 November 2025, where he will inaugurate four new Vande Bharat Express trains. The launches form part of the government’s push to expand India’s modern rail network and enhance

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CJI Says Centre Should Seek Adjournment Till His Retirement

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

B. R. Gavai, the Chief Justice of India (CJI), on Thursday criticised the central government’s repeated requests for adjournment in petitions challenging the Tribunal Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Act, 2021. The matter came up before the Supreme Court, where the Attorney General sought a postponement even after arguments had concluded. The CJI asked

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ED Attaches Rs 11.14 Cr Assets of Ex-Cricketers in Betting Case

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached movable and immovable assets worth approximately Rs 11.14 crore belonging to former international cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan in connection with an investigation into a large-scale online betting platform. The agency alleges both individuals knowingly entered into endorsement agreements with

National Politics

Congress Probes Govt Over Trump-India-Pakistan Claims

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

The Indian National Congress has strongly criticised the Narendra Modi-led government, citing recent remarks by Donald Trump about his alleged role in mediating a cease-fire between India and Pakistan. Congress leaders point out that the former U.S. President has repeated this claim 58 times, and they argue that Prime Minister Modi and his Cabinet should […]

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Centre Suspends Panjab University Governance Notice

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

The Union Government has temporarily suspended the notification to dissolve the Senate and Syndicate of Panjab University in Chandigarh. The move follows a wave of protests from political parties, student bodies and academics in Punjab who flagged the October 28 restructuring order as undermining university autonomy and state-centre balance. What’s been paused and what

National Politics

Rajnath Singh Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Stirring Anarchy Over Army Remarks

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of attempting to create “anarchy” in India by raising issues of caste and reservation within the armed forces. Singh’s comments came at a rally in Bihar where he criticised Gandhi’s remark that “10 per cent of India controls the Army.” He warned against dragging […]

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India to Cut Direct Russian Crude Imports from December

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

India is set to reduce its direct imports of Russian crude oil from late November and into December, in response to upcoming U.S. sanctions on Russian oil producers Rosneft and Lukoil. According to analysts, Indian refiners who currently handle more than half of the country’s Russian imports are expected to comply with the measures ahead […]

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SC Firm on ‘Merit First’ in District Judiciary Promotions

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday emphasised that merit will not be compromised when considering promotions within the district judiciary. The court made this remark while reserving a decision on whether a uniform nationwide framework should determine seniority in the higher judicial services. Merit Must Prevail During the hearing, the bench underscored that promotions

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Every Day Is Painful for Survivor of Air India Crash

By BPN News Desk November 4, 2025

The sole survivor of the tragic Air India flight AI171 crash, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, has described his recovery as an ongoing battle marked by trauma and grief. The June 12, 2025 accident, involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, claimed 241 lives onboard and 19 people on the ground. Ramesh, […]

National Politics

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor Urges To Swap Dynasty For Meritocracy

By BPN News Desk November 4, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has said that it is high time India traded dynasty for meritocracy, stressing that political leadership should be determined by ability and vision rather than lineage. Speaking at a public event, Tharoor highlighted that dynastic politics continues to dominate both national and regional parties, weakening the foundations of Indian democracy.