National

SHANTI Bill Tabled to Expand India’s Nuclear Capacity

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

The Union government on Monday tabled the amended SHANTI Bill in Parliament, aimed at boosting India’s nuclear power capacity and modernising the country’s nuclear energy framework. The bill seeks to overhaul existing laws governing the sector to support long-term energy security and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The proposed legislation is designed to accelerate the

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Policeman Killed in Encounter in J&K’s Udhampur

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

A police personnel was killed during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, officials said on Tuesday. The encounter broke out after security forces launched a search operation based on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area. According to officials, a joint team of the Jammu and Kashmir […]

National Politics

Delhi Court Grants Relief to Gandhis in Herald Case

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

A Delhi court has granted interim relief to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case, temporarily staying further proceedings against them. The order comes amid an ongoing legal battle related to alleged financial irregularities linked to the takeover of Associated Journals Limited (AJL), the company that publishes the National Herald […]

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Over 58 Lakh Names Dropped From Bengal Voter Draft

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

More than 58 lakh voter names have been removed from the draft electoral roll in West Bengal following the publication of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) list by the Election Commission, officials said. The revision exercise comes ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections and is aimed at updating and cleaning the voter database. […]

Law & Order National

NIA Files Chargesheet in Pahalgam Terror Attack Case

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against operatives of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its offshoot The Resistance Front (TRF), along with local collaborators, in connection with the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The attack targeted civilians and security personnel in the Pahalgam area, triggering a nationwide security response.

Law & Order National

Report Flags Misuse, Ineffectiveness of Anti-Dowry Laws

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

A government-appointed committee has found that India’s anti-dowry laws, particularly Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code and related provisions in the Dowry Prohibition Act, are often misused and fail to deliver justice in many cases. The panel’s report, submitted recently, points to delays in investigations, harassment of the accused, and a lack of adequate […]

Economy National

Nirmala Sitharaman Rebuts Trump’s “Dead Economy” Remark

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday rejected remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump describing India as a “dead economy,” telling the Lok Sabha that India recorded 8.2 per cent economic growth while the global average stood at around 3.2 per cent. She said the data itself was sufficient to counter claims questioning the strength of […]

National Politics

Opposition Attacks Centre Over Rural Jobs Law Change

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

Opposition parties on Monday strongly criticised the Union government over its move to introduce a new rural employment law to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The proposal was raised in Parliament during the ongoing session, triggering sharp political reactions over both policy changes and the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s name

National

Supreme Court Declines PIL on IndiGo Crisis

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking its intervention in the recent operational crisis faced by IndiGo airline, marked by large-scale flight cancellations and passenger inconvenience. The court said the matter did not warrant direct intervention at this stage, noting that related issues were already being examined by

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India, US Close to Interim Trade Deal on Tariffs

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

India and the United States are close to finalising an interim trade agreement aimed at lowering reciprocal tariffs, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said, while making it clear that both sides do not want to commit to a fixed timeline. The talks are part of ongoing efforts to resolve long-standing trade frictions and create a more […]