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CEC Gyanesh Kumar Reaffirms India’s Electoral Roll Transparency

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar strongly defended the credibility and transparency of India’s electoral roll system during his address at the Stockholm International Conference on Electoral Integrity. His remarks came amid growing domestic scrutiny over voter data handling and alleged irregularities, including recent allegations raised by opposition figures

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Air India Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Phuket Over Bomb Threat

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

An Air India flight from Phuket to New Delhi was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff on June 13, after a bomb threat note was discovered in the aircraft’s lavatory. The incident came just a day after a fatal Air India crash in Ahmedabad, adding to heightened concerns over aviation safety. Incident […]

Agriculture National

India Defends Wheat Export Ban at WTO Amid Price Concerns

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

India has officially reaffirmed its decision to continue the wheat export ban at the World Trade Organization (WTO), citing persistent global price volatility and the need to ensure domestic food security. First imposed in May 2022, the restriction remains classified under WTO norms as a shift from “free” to “prohibited,” with India asserting the ban […]

Defence National

India Finalises ₹67,000 Crore Deal for 97 Tejas Mk‑1A Jets

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

India is preparing to approve a massive ₹67,000 crore (~$7.8 billion) deal for the purchase of 97 additional Tejas Mk‑1A fighter jets, further reinforcing the Indian Air Force’s combat strength. Once cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Security, this contract will raise the total Mk‑1A fleet size to 180 jets, positioning it as a cornerstone […]

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Air India Flight Crashes Near Ahmedabad Airport, Rescue Ops On

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

An Air India passenger flight headed for London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Wednesday, sending shockwaves across the aviation sector. The aircraft, carrying 242 people, including crew and passengers, crashed in the Meghani area near the airport, triggering a large-scale emergency response. Immediate

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Aadhaar Authentication Mandatory for Tatkal Bookings

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

In a major overhaul of railway ticketing norms, the Indian Railways has announced that Aadhaar authentication will become mandatory for booking Tatkal tickets starting July 2025. The move is aimed at curbing misuse of the high-demand quota and ensuring equitable access for genuine passengers. Aadhaar-Based Authentication from July 1 Beginning July 1, 2025, all Tatkal […]

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Rahul Gandhi Alleges UP Suppressed Maha Kumbh Death Toll

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Uttar Pradesh government of deliberately underreporting the number of deaths in the January 29 stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. He referenced a BBC News Hindi investigation that claims at least 82 people died—far more than the official count of 37. Allegation of Concealing Poor Victims […]

National Politics Uncategorized

Everyone Equal Before Law, Congress Tells KTR

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

In a strong rebuttal to criticism from BRS working president KT Rama Rao, the Congress party has reaffirmed that all citizens are equal before the law, irrespective of their political stature. The statement came after KTR expressed his displeasure over the summons issued to his father, former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, by the […]

Government Policies National

Registered Property Alone Not Proof of Ownership: SC

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has clarified that simply registering a property is not sufficient to establish legal ownership over it. In a crucial ruling that affects property disputes across the country, the apex court said that a registered sale deed may indicate a transaction has taken place, but ownership is a matter of legal […]

Government Policies National

Govt May Charge MDR on UPI Payments Over ₹3,000

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2025

India is exploring the reintroduction of a modest Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions exceeding ₹3,000. This potential shift aims to bolster the sustainability of the country’s booming digital payments system without impacting everyday users. UPI charges Since UPI’s launch in 2016 and the removal of MDR in early 2020, it […]