National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Seeks FIR Over Kharge ‘Purification’

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has demanded an FIR and arrests over a “shuddhikaran” or purification ritual conducted at a public ground in Uttarakhand after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a rally there, alleging that the episode amounted to caste-based discrimination and untouchability. Rahul Gandhi Demands FIR Over Kharge Venue Ritual Addressing a press

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Abhijeet Dipke Seeks Education Overhaul After IIT Delhi Death

By BPN News Desk August 28, 2026

Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has called for a “complete overhaul” of India’s education system following the death of 31-year-old MSc Physics student Rishikesh Kumar at IIT Delhi. His remarks came amid continuing student protests and demands for an independent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death. Abhijeet Dipke Calls for Education System

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PM Modi Set for Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan Visit

By BPN News Desk August 28, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic on August 29, with bilateral ties, trade, critical minerals and regional security among the key priorities. The trip will conclude on September 1 after Modi attends the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek. PM Modi to Hold Talks With Uzbekistan […]

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Rahul Gandhi Targets PM Modi Over ‘Culture Shock’

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2026

Rahul Gandhi has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “culture shock” remark over young women using abusive language during recent student protests, arguing that the reaction reflected a gender double standard. His comments have revived debate over whether women are judged more harshly than men for using expletives during political protests. Rahul Gandhi Targets

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CJI Surya Kant Says Rajasthan HC Row Under Review

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said complaints raised by Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta against Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma are being examined through the judiciary’s established institutional mechanism. He stressed that the allegations cannot be treated as findings without giving Justice Sharma an opportunity to

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Owaisi Slams Allahabad HC Hijab Ruling

By BPN News Desk August 26, 2026

AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has criticised the Allahabad High Court’s recent ruling rejecting a Muslim student’s plea to wear a hijab with her school uniform. Owaisi called the decision an “attack on Islam” and argued that judges should not determine what constitutes an essential practice of a religion. Allahabad High Court Hijab […]

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SC Judge Seeks Rajasthan HC Chief Justice Change

By BPN News Desk August 26, 2026

Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta has urged Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to appoint a regular Chief Justice from another High Court to lead the Rajasthan High Court, raising serious allegations against its Acting Chief Justice, Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma. The allegations were made in a series of letters and have not been […]

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Rajnath Singh Approves DRDO Tech Transfer

By BPN News Desk August 26, 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of technologies developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to India’s private defence industry, in a move aimed at expanding domestic manufacturing and strengthening the country’s defence industrial base. The initiative is expected to encourage greater participation from private companies

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Amit Shah Vows to Make India Infiltrator-Free

By BPN News Desk August 26, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said the Centre aims to make India “infiltrator-free” within a short period, announcing intensified coordination with border states as part of a broader internal security strategy. His remarks came at the conclusion of the National Security Strategy Conference in New Delhi. Amit Shah Pushes Infiltrator-Free India Strategy Shah said […]

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Supreme Court Orders Tarun Tejpal to Surrender

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2026

The Supreme Court has directed former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal to surrender within two weeks in the 2013 rape case before it hears his appeal against the Bombay High Court judgment that convicted him and sentenced him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment. Supreme Court Orders Tarun Tejpal to Surrender Justice Alok Aradhe directed Tejpal […]