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National

President Approves Supreme Court Judge Increase

By BPN News Desk
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the proposal to increase the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court of India from 34 to 38 judges, including the Chief Justice of India. Supreme Court Judge Strength Increased The approval follows the Union Cabinet’s earlier decision to expand the top court’s strength by four judges. The change will raise […]
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India, Netherlands Elevate Strategic Ties

By BPN News Desk
India, Netherlands Elevate Ties To Strategic Partnership India and the Netherlands have decided to elevate their bilateral relationship to the level of a strategic partnership following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten in The Hague. India Netherlands Strategic Partnership The announcement marks a major step in relations between
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National

Modi Warns Middle East War Could Hurt Growth

By BPN News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict and wider global instability could wipe out years of development gains, pushing millions back into poverty and weakening economic progress across the world. Modi Warns Of Decade Of Crises Modi described the current global situation as a “decade of crises,” pointing to the […]
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National

Gig Workers Call Five-Hour Shutdown

By BPN News Desk
App-based gig workers across India called a five-hour nationwide shutdown on Saturday to protest the recent petrol and diesel price hike and low payment rates on platform-based services. Gig Workers Protest Fuel Price Hike The Gig and Platform Services Workers Union called on app-based cab drivers, delivery partners and other platform workers to stop work […]
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Law & Order Lifestyle

NCB Seizes ₹182 Crore Captagon Drug

By BPN News Desk
The Narcotics Control Bureau has made its first-ever seizure of Captagon tablets in India, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah saying the drug consignment worth ₹182 crore was intercepted under Operation RAGEPILL. NCB Captagon Seizure Under Operation RAGEPILL Amit Shah said the seizure marked a major success in India’s anti-narcotics campaign. The operation led to […]
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Law & Order National

CBI Identifies NEET UG Leak Mastermind

By BPN News Desk
The Central Bureau of Investigation has identified chemistry lecturer P.V. Kulkarni as the alleged mastermind behind the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case, widening the probe into suspected insider involvement in the national medical entrance examination. NEET UG Paper Leak Mastermind Identified According to the CBI, Kulkarni allegedly had access to the NEET UG 2026 […]
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Law & Order National

Supreme Court Flags Fake Lawyers Issue

By BPN News Desk
The Supreme Court on Friday raised concern over the presence of lawyers with allegedly doubtful degrees and said the Central Bureau of Investigation should ideally examine the issue. Supreme Court On Fake Lawyers A Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi made the observation while hearing a petition linked to […]
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Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked By ₹3

By BPN News Desk
Petrol and diesel prices were increased across India on Friday, with oil marketing companies raising retail rates by up to ₹3 per litre amid continued pressure from volatile global crude oil markets. Petrol Diesel Price Hike In India The latest revision came into effect immediately and marks a major fuel price increase after a long […]