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Government Cancels 9 Critical Mineral Auctions

By BPN News Desk
The government has cancelled the auction process for nine critical and strategic mineral blocks after weak investor participation and a shortage of qualified bidders in the seventh tranche of mineral block auctions. Critical Mineral Block Auction Cancelled The cancelled blocks were part of the seventh round of auctions launched to expand domestic exploration of minerals
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India Rain Deficit Narrows To 28%

By BPN News Desk
India’s southwest monsoon has revived sharply after a weak start, with widespread rainfall across several regions reducing the country’s cumulative rainfall deficit from nearly 45% last week to 28% by July 5. India Rainfall Deficit Narrows To 28% According to the latest IMD data, India received 140.9 mm of rainfall against the normal 196.5 mm […]
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PM Modi Says India Beat Energy Crisis

By BPN News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India successfully managed what he described as the biggest energy crisis of the 21st century, triggered by conflict in West Asia, through timely decisions, diplomacy and resource management. PM Modi On India Energy Crisis Addressing a public programme in Balotra, Rajasthan, PM Modi said the West Asia conflict had created […]
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Parliament Monsoon Session From July 20

By BPN News Desk
The Monsoon Session of Parliament will begin on July 20 and continue until August 13, 2026, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Saturday. Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Dates Kiren Rijiju said President Droupadi Murmu has approved the government’s recommendation to summon both Houses of Parliament for the Monsoon Session 2026. The session will
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Defence National

Major Anti-Terror Operation In Shopian

By BPN News Desk
Security forces launched a major anti-terror operation in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday after receiving credible inputs about the possible presence of terrorists in the area. The operation is ongoing, with forces carrying out searches to trace suspected militants. Shopian Anti-Terror Operation Launched A large-scale cordon and search operation was
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PM Modi Opens Jodhpur Airport Terminal

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new terminal building at Jodhpur Airport on Saturday, marking a major upgrade to aviation infrastructure in Rajasthan. Jodhpur Airport New Terminal Inaugurated The new terminal building at Jodhpur Airport has been built at a cost of around ₹480 crore. The facility is designed to improve passenger handling, airport operations
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Centre Directs Telegram To Curb Piracy

By BPN News Desk
The government has directed Telegram to act against the spread of pirated films, OTT shows and other audio-visual content on its platform, seeking a detailed action taken report within 15 days. Government Notice To Telegram On Piracy The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a notice to Telegram over the widespread circulation of pirated […]
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UDAN Flights Stop On Half Of Routes

By BPN News Desk
India’s UDAN regional air connectivity scheme is facing sustainability challenges, with commercial flights discontinued on nearly half of the routes made operational since the programme began. UDAN Routes Face Major Disruption Of the 669 routes made operational under the Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik scheme since 2017, flights are currently running on only 336 routes. […]
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India Removes E-Rickshaw Battery Apps

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India has asked Google and Apple to remove several battery management apps from their platforms after reports that they were being misused to remotely disable e-rickshaws, raising public safety and cybersecurity concerns. India Removes E-Rickshaw Battery Apps The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has directed the removal of seven mobile applications,
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Indian Missions Continue Limited Consular Services

By BPN News Desk
India has clarified that its missions in Australia, Kuwait and the UAE are continuing limited consular services, even as outsourced passport, visa and consular operations remain on hold due to an ongoing legal matter. Indian Missions Continue Consular Services The Ministry of External Affairs said Indian missions in the three countries have not stopped functioning […]