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Supreme Court Refuses Bhojshala Namaz Relief

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2026

The Supreme Court has refused to pass an interim order restoring Friday namaz inside the Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh, while agreeing to hear appeals challenging the High Court verdict on the disputed site. Supreme Court Refuses Bhojshala Namaz Relief The court agreed to hear petitions filed by Muslim parties against the Madhya Pradesh High […]

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Prashant Kishor Declares Assets Worth ₹96 Crore

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2026

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has declared assets worth ₹96.06 crore in his election affidavit filed for the Bankipur Assembly bypoll in Bihar. His wife, Dr Jahanvi Das, has separately declared assets valued at ₹101.93 crore. Prashant Kishor Declares ₹96 Crore Assets Kishor’s declared holdings include movable assets worth ₹22.19 crore and immovable properties

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India Launches Campaign for 2028–29 UNSC Seat

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2026

India has formally launched its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2028–29 term. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar unveiled the initiative at a special event held at the UN headquarters in New York. India Launches SHANTI Campaign for UNSC Seat India’s campaign is built around the theme “SHANTI”, […]

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India’s Theatre Command Plan Nears Approval

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2026

India’s long-delayed plan to create integrated theatre commands is reportedly nearing a crucial decision, nearly two decades after military restructuring was first seriously discussed. The proposal aims to place Army, Navy and Air Force assets under unified commanders for specific operational regions. India Theatre Command Plan Nears Decision The latest proposal is

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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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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

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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

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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