National

PM Says Rules Should Not Harass Public Amid IndiGo Chaos

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken on the disruption caused by IndiGo flight cancellations, saying that rules and regulations should not be used to trouble the public. Speaking in Parliament, he said regulations must exist to improve services and protect passengers, not to create difficulties for ordinary people. Thousands of flights affected IndiGo cancelled a […]

Law & Order National

HC Stops Bulldozer Action At Ajmer Dargah

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

The Delhi High Court has stopped authorities from carrying out any demolition at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah without following due legal process. The court said officials cannot enter with bulldozers and remove structures unless affected people are issued notices and given a proper hearing. Petition challenges notice The order came after a petition filed by […]

National Politics

Congress Suspends Navjot Kaur Sidhu After Remark

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

The Congress party has suspended Navjot Kaur Sidhu from its primary membership after her recent comment suggesting that the post of Chief Minister could be secured by paying ₹500 crore. The remark was made while speaking to the media, and immediately drew political attention. Statement that sparked controversy Sidhu claimed that those who offer large […]

Law & Order National

SC May Issue Sensitivity Norms In Sexual Assault Cases

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

The Supreme Court has said it may issue guidelines to ensure that judges avoid insensitive or prejudicial remarks while dealing with sexual assault cases. The observation came during a hearing where the court noted that comments made in some recent rulings had the potential to discourage victims from pursuing justice. Recent judgment triggered debate The […]

National Politics

PM Modi Blames Congress for “Betraying” National Song

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

During a parliamentary debate marking 150 years of Vande Mataram, Narendra Modi accused Indian National Congress (Congress) of betraying the song under pressure from Mohammed Ali Jinnah in the 1930s. He claimed that the party, instead of defending the song, agreed to omit some stanzas — a move he says weakened a symbol that once […]

National

Government Cuts IndiGo Flights After Cancellation Crisis

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

The Civil Aviation Ministry has decided to reduce IndiGo’s winter flight schedule after days of disruptions caused major inconvenience to travellers. The airline cancelled a large number of flights over the past week, leading to long queues, delays and stranded passengers at several airports. Slots to be reassigned Officials said flight slots removed from IndiGo […]

National

India Seeks Assurance from China on Traveller Safety

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

India has asked China to provide clear assurances that Indian citizens travelling through Chinese airports will not face harassment. The demand follows an incident where an Indian national from Arunachal Pradesh was detained and questioned during transit at a Shanghai airport. The passenger was reportedly held despite holding valid travel documents, prompting strong

National Politics

PM Modi Leads Debate As Vande Mataram Row Returns

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a special discussion in Parliament on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, saying the national song had united generations during the freedom struggle. He said the song should not be viewed through a political or religious lens but through the idea of national pride. The Prime Minister noted that Vande […]

National Politics

Priyanka Gandhi Targets Govt Over Vande Mataram Debate

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday criticised the central government for reviving the Vande Mataram debate in Parliament. She said the discussion had “only two reasons” — to distract from real national issues and to influence the upcoming West Bengal election. The remarks were made during a Lok Sabha session held to mark the […]

National

SC Refuses Urgent Hearing On IndiGo Cancellation Plea

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

The Supreme Court has declined to grant an urgent hearing on a petition related to IndiGo’s ongoing flight cancellations. The petitioner had sought immediate intervention, citing large-scale disruption across the country, but the court said an urgent hearing was not required at this stage. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant remarked that the […]