shashi tharoor
National Politics

Shashi Tharoor Calls CJP Protests a Wake-Up Call

By BPN News Desk
Tharoor Calls CJP Protests a Political Wake-Up Call Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has urged political leaders to pay greater attention to younger voters following the CJP protests, describing the developments as a “rude wake-up call” and stressing the growing electoral importance of India’s youth. Tharoor Says Politicians Must Listen to Youth Tharoor said politicians need
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Defence National

IAF Wing Commander Held in Honey-Trap Case

By BPN News Desk
An Indian Air Force Wing Commander has been arrested for allegedly leaking sensitive defence information after being targeted in a suspected honey-trap operation linked to Pakistani intelligence. The officer, arrested on May 31, is currently in judicial custody and faces charges under the Official Secrets Act. IAF Wing Commander Arrested in Espionage Case The arrest […]
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National

India Names 27 Arunachal Sites on Official Map

By BPN News Desk
India has formally standardised the names of 27 places and geographical features in Arunachal Pradesh on official Survey of India maps, a move that comes amid China’s repeated attempts to assign its own names to locations in the northeastern state. India Names 27 Arunachal Pradesh Locations The exercise was carried out by the Centre in […]
Sheikh Hasina
National

India Rejects Bangladesh Charge Over Hasina Presser

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India has rejected Bangladesh’s allegation that New Delhi facilitated or endorsed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s recent media interaction, saying the Indian government had no role in organising the event and does not endorse statements made during it. India Rejects Bangladesh Charge The Ministry of External Affairs said the media interaction was organised
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National

India Rejects US Criticism of FCRA Bill

By BPN News Desk
India has rejected criticism from US Congressman Riley Moore over the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, saying laws governing foreign funding are an internal matter to be decided by Parliament. The response followed Moore’s claim that the legislation could adversely affect churches and Christian charities. India Rejects US Criticism of FCRA
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Economy National

Foreign Funding to Indian NGOs Rises Under FCRA

By BPN News Desk
Foreign contributions received by Indian NGOs have increased despite tighter regulations under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act. Government data shows that 16,200 NGOs received ₹22,963 crore in foreign funding during 2024-25, even as the number of organisations holding active FCRA registrations continued to decline. Foreign Funding to NGOs Rises Foreign
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National

PM Modi’s 77 Foreign Trips Cost ₹557.51 Crore

By BPN News Desk
The Union government spent ₹557.51 crore on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign visits between 2021 and 2026, according to information provided in the Rajya Sabha. PM Modi undertook 77 overseas visits during the period as part of India’s diplomatic engagements with countries across the world. PM Modi Foreign Visits Cost ₹557 Crore The expenditure disclosed […]
rahul gandhi
National

Rahul Gandhi Backs Jharkhand Student Protest

By BPN News Desk
Rahul Gandhi has said every government must listen to students and work towards reforming India’s education system, marking his first public response to the continuing student protests in Jharkhand. Congress is a partner in the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led State government. Rahul Gandhi Backs Jharkhand Students During an online interaction, Gandhi said student protests
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National

Centre Denies Ethanol Blending in Jet Fuel

By BPN News Desk
The Centre has rejected claims that India plans to blend ethanol directly with aviation turbine fuel, describing the allegation as false and irresponsible. The government clarified that no proposal exists to mix ordinary ethanol with fuel used by commercial aircraft. Centre Denies Ethanol Blending in Jet Fuel Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu said […]