Hardeep Singh Puri
National

Government Explains Petrol, Diesel Duty Cut

By BPN News Desk
India has defended its latest fuel tax cut, with Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri saying the Centre chose to protect consumers from the global energy shock instead of passing the full burden on through higher petrol and diesel prices. The decision comes amid rising international fuel prices linked to the West Asia conflict and disruption […]
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National

India Cuts Excise Duty On Petrol, Diesel

By BPN News Desk
India has cut special additional excise duties on petrol and diesel as the government moves to cushion fuel markets from the shock caused by the Iran war and the disruption around the Strait of Hormuz. The decision comes as oil and gas supplies remain under pressure and concerns over import costs continue to grow. India […]
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Law & Order National

EC Seizures Cross Rs 400 Crore Before Polls

By BPN News Desk
Election authorities have intensified enforcement ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, with total seizures of cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals and other inducements crossing Rs 400 crore. The Election Commission said the action covers poll-bound Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, along with bye-elections in six other states, as it seeks to ensure
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National

Rahul Gandhi Praises Kerala Nurse At Rally

By BPN News Desk
Rahul Gandhi struck an emotional note during a Kerala election rally through a virtual address after Sonia Gandhi was hospitalised, using a personal story from the hospital to praise the care shown by a nurse from Kerala. The Congress leader linked the experience to what he described as the “spirit of Keralam” as the party […]
National

Railways Fines IRCTC Over Vande Bharat Food

By BPN News Desk
Indian Railways has imposed a total penalty of Rs 60 lakh after a complaint about poor-quality food served on a Vande Bharat Express, in one of the strongest recent actions taken over onboard catering standards. The action followed a passenger complaint on the Patna-Tatanagar Vande Bharat Express, prompting the Railways to penalise both IRCTC and […]
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Economy National

Rupee Under Pressure Near Record Low

By BPN News Desk
The Indian rupee is expected to remain under pressure near record lows despite some relief from falling oil prices, as maturing non-deliverable forward positions and capital outflows continue to drive dollar demand. The Reserve Bank of India was seen intervening through state-run banks to limit further losses, helping the rupee hold just above its weakest-ever […]
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National Politics

Congress Told To Vacate Akbar Road Office

By BPN News Desk
Congress has been asked to vacate its long-time party office at 24, Akbar Road in New Delhi by Saturday, according to party sources, setting the stage for a possible political confrontation. The development comes even though the party inaugurated its new headquarters, Indira Bhavan at Kotla Marg, last year. Congress activities, however, have reportedly continued […]