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CJI Thanks Media Over NCERT Textbook Ban

By BPN News Desk February 27, 2026

The Supreme Court took suo motu notice of a controversial chapter on “corruption in judiciary” in an NCERT Class 8 social science textbook and has taken strong action against its publication while also commending the media for bringing the issue to public attention. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said timely media reporting highlighted concerns […]

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Piyush Goyal Meets US Commerce Secretary On Trade

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2026

India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in New Delhi to review progress on bilateral trade and economic cooperation. The discussions focused on strengthening commercial ties and exploring new areas of collaboration. Piyush Goyal Meets US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Piyush Goyal

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Vaishnaw Flags Deepfakes As Major Threat

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2026

Artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes and coordinated misinformation campaigns pose a major threat to public trust and democratic processes in India, Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has warned. Vaishnaw highlighted the rising risks as technology makes synthetic content more convincing and harder to detect. Ashwini Vaishnaw On Deepfakes Threat To Public Trust

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Congress Says Modi Speech Hurt India’s Standing

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2026

India’s main opposition party, the Congress, criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the Israeli Parliament on Thursday, saying the speech damaged India’s moral standing. The reaction adds to political debate at home following Modi’s visit to Israel and remarks in the Knesset. Congress Slams Modi Israeli Parliament Speech Congress general secretary for

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Pregnant Woman, 3 Daughters Found Dead In Delhi

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2026

A pregnant woman and her three minor daughters were found murdered inside their home in Delhi, in what police described as an extremely brutal crime. The victims were discovered with their windpipes slit, while the woman’s husband was reported missing following the incident. Delhi Family Murder Case Shocks Local Community According to police officials, the […]

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PM Modi First Leader To Cross 100M Instagram

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first world leader to cross 100 million followers on Instagram, marking a milestone in global political engagement on social media. The milestone reflects his wide online reach and sustained digital presence ahead of key domestic and international engagements. Narendra Modi First World Leader Instagram 100M Narendra Modi’s

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Supreme Court Objects To NCERT Judiciary Content

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2026

The Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognisance of content in a newly introduced National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Class 8 Social Science textbook that refers to corruption in the judiciary, after objections were raised before the court. CJI Surya Kant Objects To NCERT Textbook Content Chief Justice of India […]

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Youth Congress Members Arrested At AI Summit

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2026

Members of the Youth Congress were arrested in New Delhi during a protest near an AI summit venue, police said, as demonstrators staged a demonstration against the event’s policies and broader technology sector issues. Youth Congress Protest At AI Summit Delhi A group of Youth Congress members gathered near the summit venue in central Delhi […]

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Bharat Taxi Guarantees Minimum Base Rate – Amit Shah

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2026

India’s newly launched cooperative ride-hailing service Bharat Taxi will guarantee a minimum base rate per kilometre for all drivers on its platform, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said at a town hall event with cab and auto drivers from Delhi-NCR and Gujarat. The platform aims to set a baseline earning floor and a […]

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Supreme Court Backs Bengal Electoral Roll Revision

By BPN News Desk February 24, 2026

The Supreme Court has stepped in to assist the Election Commission of India in West Bengal amid concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, directing the state government to provide adequate officers to support the process. The development comes as political parties raise questions over claims linked to large-scale voter enrolment. Supreme […]