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PIL Seeks Probe into Child Deaths Linked to Cough Syrup

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court demanding a court-supervised investigation into the deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan possibly linked to a contaminated cough syrup. The petition calls for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe, a review of regulatory controls, and seizure of suspect medicines. Petition […]

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EAM Jaishankar Warns of Tariff Volatility

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar cautioned on Monday that global trade “calculations are being overturned” by rampant tariff volatility, pointing specifically to recent U.S. policy shifts. He stressed that India must be bold, saying it needs to “de-risk our exposures … and yet take risks when necessary.” Tariff Volatility and Its Impact Jaishankar remarked that […]

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Arrest Made in Coldrif Cough Syrup Deaths Case

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

Authorities have arrested Dr Praveen Soni, the physician accused of prescribing the cough syrup Coldrif, which is linked to the deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh. Dr. Soni has been suspended from his post pending further inquiry. What the Investigation Found Laboratory tests found dangerously high levels of diethylene glycol (DEG) in Coldrif, far exceeding […]

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Advocate Claims Divine Motive in Shoe Attack on CJI

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

Advocate Rakesh Kishore has claimed he harboured no remorse after attempting to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai in Supreme Court. He said he believed he was “driven by divine anger” over comments the CJI made about a Khajuraho temple idol plea. The Incident in Court Around 11:35 a.m., during […]

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PM Modi Condemns Attack on Chief Justice

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the attempted attack on Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai in the Supreme Court premises, saying the act has “angered every Indian.” He spoke to the CJI shortly after the breach of decorum. Modi’s Reaction In a statement, Modi called the incident “utterly condemnable” and said there is […]

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BCI Suspends Lawyer After Shoe Incident in Supreme Court

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2025

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has suspended advocate Rakesh Kishore with immediate effect following an incident in which he allegedly attempted to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai during proceedings in the Supreme Court. What Happened During a hearing in Court No. 1, Kishore reportedly removed one of his […]

Defence National

Rajnath Heads to Australia for Defence Talks

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2025

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake a two-day official visit to Australia from October 9 to 10. The trip is expected to lead to several defence pacts and strategic cooperation agreements between the two countries. Key Objectives and Pacts During his visit, Singh and his Australian counterpart are expected to sign three defence agreements […]

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Darjeeling Landslide Kills 28, Bhutan Issues Warning

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2025

Heavy rainfall triggered landslides in Darjeeling and surrounding areas in West Bengal, claiming the lives of at least 28 people and leaving many others missing. The district recorded around 261 mm of rain in 24 hours, causing rivers to burst banks and roads and bridges to collapse. Authorities have sounded a high flood alert after […]

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Engine Sale Reported to Pakistan will Help India, Say Russian Experts

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2025

Russia has denied recent reports that it will supply RD-93 engines to Pakistan for its JF-17 fighter jets, calling them “mischievous and baseless.” However, Russian defence analysts had earlier argued that if such a deal were true, it could ultimately benefit India. Denial from Moscow According to Moscow, the claims about supplying RD-93 engines to […]

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Bihar Electoral Rolls Purified After 22 Years

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2025

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced that a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar has “purified” the voter list for the first time in 22 years. Alongside this, ECI unveiled 17 new poll reforms initially for Bihar, with plans to scale them nationally. What the Revision Achieved The SIR process […]