National

EC Rejects Rift Claims Over SIR Deliberations

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2026

The Election Commission has rejected suggestions of an internal rift over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, saying differences of opinion and written observations among Election Commissioners are a normal part of institutional decision-making. EC Says Differing Views Are Part of Deliberation The Commission responded after reports said Election

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BJP Wins Six of Seven Rajasthan Mayoral Polls

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party has won six of the seven Rajasthan municipal corporation mayoral contests decided on September 21, while the Congress retained only Bikaner. The results followed urban local body elections in which the BJP had emerged as the largest party statewide. BJP Wins Six Rajasthan Mayoral Contests The BJP won mayoral posts in […]

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IIT Bombay to Replace Hostel Ceiling Fans

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2026

IIT Bombay has begun bringing in wall-mounted fans to replace ceiling fans in parts of its Powai campus, days after the death of second-year student Sahil Wakode triggered protests and demands for wider student-welfare reforms. The institute has not yet publicly detailed the full scope or timeline of the replacement programme. IIT Bombay Begins Wall-Mounted […]

Infrastructure National

NHAI Bans Median Cuts on Future High-Speed Roads

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2026

The National Highways Authority of India has issued new design guidelines for upcoming access-controlled high-speed national highway corridors, banning median openings and surface-level intersections to reduce dangerous traffic conflict points and high-speed crashes. No Median Cuts on High-Speed National Highways Under the new guidelines, future four-lane and six-lane

Law & Order National

Meghalaya HC Orders Foreigners Shifted From Jails

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2026

The Meghalaya High Court has directed the state government to move all foreign nationals who have completed their prison sentences but remain in jail to a designated temporary detention centre by September 28. The court is examining delays in repatriating foreign nationals after completion of their sentences. Foreign Nationals to Be Shifted From Meghalaya Jails […]

Law & Order National

IIT Bombay Faculty Backs Professor in Student Death Row

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2026

The IIT Bombay Faculty Forum has backed Professor Suryanarayana Doolla amid controversy following the death of a second-year student, saying the exam invigilator acted according to the institute’s approved academic procedures after finding the student using a smartphone during an examination. IIT Bombay Faculty Forum Defends Professor The Faculty Forum said Doolla was

Economy National

Ajit Doval Projects $38 Trillion Indian Economy

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2026

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has projected that India’s gross domestic product could rise from about $4.015 trillion currently to $38 trillion over the next 20 years, as the country undergoes major economic and technological transformation. India GDP Could Reach $38 Trillion by 2046 Addressing the convocation ceremony of IIT Roorkee on Saturday, Doval said […]

National

India Rejects Pressure Over US Russia Sanctions

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2026

India has reaffirmed that its foreign and energy policies will be guided by national interest after US President Donald Trump signed a sweeping Russia sanctions law that could expose major buyers of Russian oil and gas to tariffs of up to 100%. India Says It Will Not Operate Under Pressure Minister of State for External […]

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PM Modi Says FTAs Are Expanding Jobs for Indian Youth

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s free trade agreements with around 40 countries are creating new markets for domestic businesses and expanding career opportunities for young Indians. Speaking at the 20th Rozgar Mela on Saturday, Modi said stronger global economic partnerships could help entrepreneurs, workers and startups access new opportunities. India FTAs

Law & Order National

CJI Calls SC ‘Banyan Tree’ of Green Justice

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has described the Supreme Court as a “banyan tree of environmental justice”, saying India’s environmental jurisprudence is rooted in its civilisational respect for nature while extending constitutional protection to future generations. CJI Highlights Supreme Court Environmental Jurisprudence Speaking at the International Conference on “The