National

Uddhav Thackeray Backs CJP Protest, Urges Wangchuk to End Fast

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2026

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has extended support to the Cockroach Janta Party and activist Sonam Wangchuk over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations. He also urged Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike, saying his life was important to the country. Uddhav Thackeray Backs CJP Protest Thackeray said political parties should support the

National Politics

Omar Abdullah Calls BJP Notice a ‘Love Letter’

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has described a legal notice issued by the BJP as a “love letter”, saying he considered it recognition that the party could not ignore him politically. The notice relates to his allegation that a BJP representative attempted to induce National Conference legislators to defect. Omar Abdullah Responds to […]

Law & Order National

CJI Forms Benches for Oldest Supreme Court Cases

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has constituted four special Supreme Court benches to exclusively hear some of the institution’s oldest pending civil and criminal cases. Around 800 long-pending matters have initially been identified for expedited disposal under the new roster. Supreme Court Special Benches Begin Hearings The revised roster came into effect on July […]

National

Kejriwal Calls Government’s E20 Claims White Lies

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2026

Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal visited a petrol pump and vehicle service station in Delhi on Saturday to examine motorists’ concerns about E20 petrol. He accused the central government of misleading consumers about the effects of the ethanol-blended fuel. Kejriwal Visits Delhi Petrol Pump Over E20 Kejriwal interacted with vehicle owners, petrol-pump

Law & Order National

CJI Flags Delay in Arbitration Council Formation

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has raised concerns over the continued failure to establish the Arbitration Council of India, six years after Parliament approved its creation. He said the gap between announcing reforms and implementing them was damaging India’s credibility as an international arbitration destination. CJI Flags Delay in Arbitration Council Formation CJI

Defence National

INS Mahendragiri Joins Indian Navy Fleet

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2026

The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mahendragiri, its sixth Project 17A stealth frigate, at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the ceremony as the indigenously designed warship joined the Eastern Fleet. INS Mahendragiri Commissioned in Visakhapatnam INS Mahendragiri was designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau

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Indian Air Force Ranks Third, Stays Ahead of China

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2026

The Indian Air Force has been placed sixth in the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft’s 2026 global ranking of individual military aviation services. When only national air forces are compared, India ranks third behind the United States and Russia and remains ahead of China. Indian Air Force Ranks Ahead of China The Indian Air […]

National

Afghanistan Minister Praises India’s Hospitality

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2026

Afghanistan’s Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Mawlawi Attaullah Omari, has praised India’s hospitality during his first official visit to the country. He said the warm reception made him feel at home and highlighted the historical and cultural links between the two nations. Afghan Minister Praises India’s Warm Welcome Omari said he received a warm […]

National

Government Rules Out Pure Petrol as E20 Option

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2026

The Union government has ruled out offering pure petrol or lower ethanol blends alongside E20, saying multiple fuel grades would create major logistical, storage and distribution challenges across India’s retail network. Government Rejects Pure Petrol and E10 Option The Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry said maintaining separate supplies of pure petrol, E10 and E20 would

Law & Order National

Rajpal Yadav Gets Three-Month Jail Term

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2026

The Delhi High Court has upheld actor Rajpal Yadav’s conviction in seven cheque dishonour cases and sentenced him to three months of simple imprisonment in each case. The sentences will run concurrently, meaning he will serve a total jail term of three months. Rajpal Yadav Conviction Upheld by Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma […]