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PM Modi Urges Forgiveness After Jantar Mantar Abuse

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for forgiveness and guidance after young protesters allegedly used abusive language against him and his late mother during the recent NEET protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Modi Reacts to Jantar Mantar Abuse In a late-night video message, Modi said the country had witnessed protesters using language that did not […]

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IMD Forecasts Below-Normal August Rainfall

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2026

India is expected to receive below-normal monsoon rainfall in August as El Niño conditions strengthen, according to the latest weather outlook. The forecast raises concerns for crops that depend heavily on rain during this stage of the kharif season. India August Rainfall Forecast Below Normal Nationwide rainfall during August is likely to remain below 94% […]

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Cabinet Extends PM-KISAN Scheme Until 2031

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2026

The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme for another five years, allocating ₹3.15 lakh crore for direct income support to eligible farming families. PM-KISAN Extended Until 2030-31 The scheme will continue from the 2026-27 financial year through 2030-31 following approval by the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister […]

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Lok Sabha Passes Births and Deaths Bill

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2026

The Lok Sabha has passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which introduces stricter scrutiny for births and deaths reported more than two years after they occurred. Lok Sabha Passes Births and Deaths Bill The Bill was approved by voice vote without a debate amid continued Opposition protests over police action against […]

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BJP Files Privilege Notice Against Rahul Gandhi

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party has submitted a breach of privilege notice against Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of using derogatory and unparliamentary language during a debate on the anti-paper leak legislation. BJP Files Privilege Notice Against Rahul Gandhi BJP MP Anurag Thakur submitted the notice to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla […]

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IndiGo Calls for Pilot Duty Rules Review

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2026

IndiGo Managing Director Rahul Bhatia has called for a review of India’s pilot duty rules, arguing that the current framework reduces cockpit productivity, raises operating costs and weakens the competitiveness of domestic airlines. IndiGo Seeks Pilot Duty Rules Review Bhatia said India’s Flight Duty Time Limitations should be aligned more closely with international

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PM Modi Reviews India’s West Asia Preparedness

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to review India’s preparedness for disruptions arising from the continuing conflict in West Asia. Modi Reviews India’s Fuel Preparedness The meeting examined the availability of crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas amid continuing risks to shipping routes

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215 Academics Condemn Priyanka Gandhi Remark

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2026

An open letter signed by 215 vice-chancellors, former vice-chancellors and academics has criticised Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over a remark widely understood to target IIT Madras Director Professor V. Kamakoti. Academics Object to Priyanka Gandhi Remark During a Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, Priyanka

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E20 Petrol Can Cut Mileage by Up to 6% – Nitin Gadkari

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2026

Petrol containing 20 percent ethanol can reduce vehicle fuel economy by 2 percent to 6 percent, depending on the vehicle’s category and age, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has told Parliament. E20 Petrol Can Reduce Vehicle Mileage In a written response to the Lok Sabha, Gadkari acknowledged that E20 petrol could cause […]

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PM Modi Hails Tougher Anti-Paper Leak Law

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed Parliament’s passage of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, describing it as a major step towards protecting students and restoring confidence in India’s examination system. Modi Warns Paper Leak Mafias In a video message, Modi said paper leaks had affected governments across India for decades