Sonam Wangchuk
National

Sonam Wangchuk Weakens on Hunger Strike

By BPN News Desk
Sonam Wangchuk has become increasingly weak after more than 18 days on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. The climate activist joined protests demanding reforms to India’s examination system and accountability over the alleged medical entrance examination paper leak. Sonam Wangchuk Health Deteriorates Wangchuk has reportedly lost nearly nine kilograms
Sonam Wangchuk
National

Delhi HC Orders Daily Checks on Sonam Wangchuk

By BPN News Desk
The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to ensure daily medical monitoring of Sonam Wangchuk as his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar entered its 19th day. The court said government doctors must provide necessary treatment if his condition deteriorates. Government Doctors to Monitor Wangchuk Daily A Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar […]
petrol
National

Petrol Dealers Flag E20 Contamination Risk

By BPN News Desk
Petrol pump owners have raised concerns that ethanol-blended petrol may absorb moisture and become contaminated, particularly during the monsoon. Dealers say the issue could expose motorists to engine problems while leaving fuel stations responsible for complaints and repair claims. Petrol Dealers Raise E20 Moisture Concerns The Odisha Petroleum Dealers Association said
Piyush Goyal
National Politics

Congress Seeks Goyal Reply on US Tariff Bill

By BPN News Desk
The Congress has sought clarification from Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal over a proposed United States sanctions bill that could impose tariffs of up to 100% on Indian goods because of India’s continued purchases of Russian oil. Congress Questions Piyush Goyal on Tariff Threat Congress media and publicity department head Pawan Khera asked Goyal […]
shashi tharoor
National

Shashi Tharoor Urges Sonam Wangchuk to End Hunger Strike

By BPN News Desk
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has appealed to climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar. He also urged the Union government to begin talks with protesters raising concerns over examination irregularities. Tharoor Appeals to Wangchuk to End Fast In an open letter, Tharoor said Wangchuk’s protest had […]
Ashwini Vaishnaw
National

Railways Unveils Eight Freight Reforms

By BPN News Desk
Indian Railways has announced eight structural reforms aimed at modernising freight transportation, lowering logistics costs and improving project execution. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the measures take the total reforms introduced under the “Reform Express” initiative to 17. Railways Expands Containerised Freight Transport A new container-based system will
Sonam Wangchuk
National

Delhi HC Seeks Response on Wangchuk Fast

By BPN News Desk
A public interest litigation has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking urgent medical intervention for climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, whose indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar entered its 18th day on Wednesday. Delhi High Court Issues Notice on Wangchuk Plea The petition, filed by activist-lawyer Rakesh Kumar Saini, asks the […]
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National

MEA Clarifies Indian Passport’s Legal Purpose

By BPN News Desk
The Ministry of External Affairs has clarified the legal purpose of an Indian passport amid debate over whether it should be accepted as proof of citizenship during the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. MEA Explains Indian Passport’s Legal Purpose MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said an Indian passport is issued under the Passports […]