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India Ends Boarding Pass Stamping From Sept 1

By BPN News Desk
International passengers departing from Indian airports will no longer need their boarding passes stamped at immigration counters from September 1, 2026, as authorities move to simplify and digitise departure procedures. Travellers will be able to present electronic boarding passes on their smartphones, while physical boarding passes will continue to be accepted without
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India Dismisses Pakistan Protest Over Gor’s J&K Remark

By BPN News Desk
India has dismissed Pakistan’s protest over US Ambassador Sergio Gor’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, reiterating that Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh are “integral and indivisible” parts of India. The Ministry of External Affairs described Islamabad’s reaction as an expression of “frustration.” India Responds to Pakistan Over J&K Remarks MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
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India Rejects USCIRF Call for RSS Sanctions

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India has rejected a call by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for sanctions against members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), accusing the US federal advisory body of bias and questioning its credibility. India Rejects USCIRF Call for RSS Sanctions External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said USCIRF had
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PM Modi Says India Is Global Growth Bright Spot

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said political stability, policy continuity and sustained reforms have positioned India as a global “bright spot” for growth and optimism despite economic uncertainty worldwide. Speaking at a business leadership forum, Modi said the government would continue pursuing reforms aimed at strengthening investment, manufacturing and economic
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India Orders Google Firebase Scam Crackdown

By BPN News Desk
India has directed Google to shut down hundreds of accounts on its Firebase development platform after cybercrime investigators identified a pattern of scammers using the service to impersonate major banks, distribute malicious applications and steal financial information from Indian users. India Targets Google Firebase Scam Accounts The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination
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PM Modi Pushes AI, Data and Governance Reforms

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has chaired the third high-level meeting with Secretaries to the Government of India, focusing on long-term priorities in governance, infrastructure, national security, technology and economic development. Modi called for stronger inter-ministerial coordination and a future-ready approach to policymaking. Modi Calls Government Data a National