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Rahul Gandhi Slams Police Action on CJP March

By BPN News Desk July 21, 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the Centre and Delhi Police over their handling of student-led protests in the national capital, describing the reported use of batons and tear gas against demonstrators as “disgusting”. Rahul Gandhi condemns police action The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha shared a video showing police action against protesters […]

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Rupee Hits Two-Month Low as Oil Surges

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2026

The Indian rupee weakened to a two-month low against the US dollar on Monday as rising crude oil prices intensified concerns over India’s import costs, inflation outlook and external finances. Indian rupee hits two-month low The rupee declined by about 0.2% to 96.4575 against the dollar during trading, moving closer to its record low of […]

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India Records 7.7% Growth Amid Gulf Crisis – PM Modi

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India recorded 7.7% economic growth despite global uncertainty and the Middle East conflict, describing the performance as evidence of the country’s economic resilience and reform-driven momentum. India records 7.7% GDP growth Addressing the media before the Monsoon Session of Parliament on Monday, Modi said India had maintained strong

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CJP Leaders to Meet Nadda Amid Delhi March

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2026

Thousands of Cockroach Janta Party supporters gathered in central Delhi on Monday for a planned march towards Parliament, prompting a major security deployment as representatives of the youth-led movement prepared to meet Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda. CJP leaders prepare for Nadda talks CJP spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka said they were heading for […]

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Sonam Wangchuk Sets Three Conditions to End Fast

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2026

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has outlined three circumstances under which he would end his prolonged hunger strike over alleged failures in India’s education system, including examination paper leaks. Wangchuk Seeks Education System Accountability In a handwritten letter shared from Safdarjung Hospital, Wangchuk said he would end his fast if the Union government accepted

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RBI Arm Seeks Material for Polymer Notes

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India’s currency-printing subsidiary has invited global expressions of interest for polymer material suitable for Indian banknotes, taking an initial step towards testing more durable currency notes. RBI Arm Seeks Polymer Banknote Material Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited has sought manufacturers capable of producing and supplying

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Anna Hazare Urges Centre to Hold Talks With Sonam Wangchuk

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2026

Social activist Anna Hazare has appealed to the Union government to begin discussions with Sonam Wangchuk, warning that it should not continue testing the limits of the educationist and climate activist during his indefinite hunger strike. Hazare said the government should clearly accept or reject Wangchuk’s demands but questioned why it was unwilling to hold […]

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Rahul Gandhi Backs Sonam Wangchuk, Calls His Removal from Jantar Mantar ‘Wrong’

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2026

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has come out in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk, criticising the government’s decision to remove him from Jantar Mantar while he was on an indefinite hunger strike. In a post on social media, Gandhi accused the Modi government of being guided by the principles of “Asatya” (falsehood) and “Hinsa” (violence),

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Sonam Wangchuk Hospitalised as Health Deteriorates During Hunger Strike

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2026

Education reformer and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been admitted to Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital after his health deteriorated during an indefinite hunger strike. Doctors said he was severely dehydrated and physically weak following prolonged fasting and required continuous medical monitoring. Doctors Warn of Serious Health Risks Hospital officials said Wangchuk was

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Centre Unveils ₹5,175 Crore Mining Scheme

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2026

The Centre has issued guidelines for states to claim ₹5,175 crore in incentives under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment 2026-27. The funding is linked to faster mine operationalisation, higher mineral production and implementation of mining governance reforms. States Must Operationalise 79 Mineral Blocks States will be required to bring 79