Law & Order National

SC Upholds EC Authority To Conduct SIR, Signals Oversight

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

The Election Commission of India (EC) has been affirmed by the Supreme Court of India (SC) to have both statutory and constitutional authority to carry out the nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Court stressed it will not put a stay on the SIR process, signalling support for updating voter lists. Court […]

National

India Examines Bangladesh’s Request To Extradite Sheikh Hasina

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that India has received a formal request from Bangladesh seeking the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Hasina has been in India since fleeing Dhaka after political unrest and her subsequent conviction by a Bangladeshi tribunal. Government Begins Legal Examination MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the

Defence National

Safran Begins Work On M88 Engine Maintenance Hub In Hyderabad

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

The French aerospace group Safran has broken ground for a new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Hyderabad dedicated to its M88 military jet engine — the powerplant for Dassault Rafale fighters. The facility, set up under Safran’s Indian arm, marks a key step in the firm’s plans to deepen its footprint in India’s […]

Law & Order National

SC Exempts Three In ₹3,500 Crore AP Liquor Scam

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

The Supreme Court has granted temporary protection from surrender to three accused in the alleged ₹3,500 crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam. The order pauses the High Court’s earlier directive that required the accused to surrender by November 26 after their default bail was cancelled. Background Of The Case The Andhra Pradesh High Court had earlier […]

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NIA Arrests 7th Suspect In Delhi Red Fort Blast Case

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Soyab, a 25-year-old resident of Dhauj in Faridabad, making him the seventh accused in the probe into the November 10 Red Fort blast in Delhi. Investigators say he played a key role in providing shelter and logistical assistance to the main accused before the attack. Accused Linked To […]

National

Cyclone Senyar Brings Heavy Rain Alert To South India

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy-to-very-heavy rain alerts across multiple South Indian states as a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal intensifies and is likely to develop into Cyclone Senyar. The alert covers Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh (including Rayalaseema and Yanam), the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep. Expected

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PM Urges Citizens To Prioritise Duties For Viksit Bharat

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a letter to citizens on Constitution Day, urged people to place their constitutional duties at the centre of national progress. He said fulfilling duties is essential for achieving the goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 and strengthening India’s democratic foundations. Constitution’s Legacy Of Empowerment Modi recalled that the Constitution

Law & Order National

28 Maoists Surrender in Narayanpur with ₹89 Lakhs Bounty

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

Twenty-eight Maoist cadres, including nineteen women, surrendered in the Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh on 25 November 2025. The group carried a combined bounty of approximately ₹89 lakh according to district police officials. The event is seen as a significant milestone in efforts to reduce armed left-wing extremism in the region. Details of the Cadres and […]

Economy National

India’s Economy Likely Grew 7.3% in July–September Quarter

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2025

India’s economy is estimated to have grown 7.3 per cent year-on-year in the July–September 2025 quarter, according to economists surveyed ahead of the official GDP release. This marks a slight moderation from the previous quarter’s 7.8 per cent expansion. The rise is attributed mainly to stronger rural consumption driven by improved agricultural output and continued […]

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SC Upholds Dismissal of Christian Army Officer

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2025

The Supreme Court of India on 25 November 2025 upheld the termination of Samuel Kamalesan, a Christian officer in the Indian Army, who refused to enter the sanctum sanctorum of his regiment’s temple and operate in religious parades. The bench, led by Surya Kant CJI and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, found his refusal amounted to disobedience […]