National

Lok Sabha Passes SHANTI Bill Amid Liability Concerns

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday cleared the SHANTI Bill, a key piece of legislation aimed at restructuring India’s nuclear energy framework, amid sustained opposition criticism over its liability provisions. The bill was passed after a debate in which several opposition members raised concerns about safety, accountability and the dilution of existing safeguards in case of […]

Infrastructure National

GPS-Based Toll System to Be Operational by 2026 End

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

India will roll out a nationwide GPS-based toll collection system by the end of 2026, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has said. The new system is aimed at replacing physical toll plazas and eliminating traffic congestion caused by stop-and-pay tolling on national highways. How the New Toll System Will Work The […]

National

Bomb Threat Emails Trigger Security Alert at Ahmedabad Schools

By BPN News Desk December 17, 2025

Three schools in Ahmedabad, Gujarat received bomb threat emails on Wednesday, prompting a swift security response from police and school authorities. The messages warned of an explosive device on the campuses, leading to precautionary measures to ensure the safety of students and staff. Schools Receive Threatening Emails The affected schools — Maharaja Agrasen School,

Defence National

Final Batch of Apache Helicopters Arrives in India

By BPN News Desk December 17, 2025

India has received the final batch of Apache AH-64E attack helicopters, completing the delivery of all six aircraft ordered for the Indian Army under a defence procurement agreement with the United States. The latest batch of three helicopters arrived at Hindon Air Force Station near Delhi and will now undergo assembly, checks and formal induction […]

National

IndiGo Issues Advisory Amid Dense Fog Conditions

By BPN News Desk December 17, 2025

IndiGo has issued a travel advisory for passengers due to dense fog and low visibility conditions affecting parts of North-East India. The airline said the weather situation could impact flight operations, particularly during early morning hours, and may lead to delays or adjustments in schedules at affected airports. Possible Impact on Flight Operations According to […]

National Politics

Herald Case Ruling Triggers Congress-BJP War of Words

By BPN News Desk December 17, 2025

A recent court order in the National Herald case has sparked a fresh political confrontation between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). A Delhi court declined to take cognizance of the Enforcement Directorate’s charge sheet in the matter, citing procedural grounds. The case, which relates to alleged financial irregularities and money laundering linked […]

National Politics

Priyanka Gandhi Slams MGNREGA Renaming in Parliament

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday criticised the Union government over its move to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), calling it an attack on both the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and the rights of rural workers. She raised the issue during discussions in Parliament, accusing the government of weakening […]

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

Defence National

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 […]