National Politics

PM Modi Slams Congress, RJD for ‘Insulting’ Chhath Puja

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Muzaffarpur on October 30, 2025, strongly criticised the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). He accused the two parties of insulting the Chhath festival and the deity Chhathi Maiya by dismissing the rituals as “drama”. Modi warned that the people of Bihar would not forgive such remarks. […]

Government Policies National

India Mulls ₹1 Trillion Bailout for State Power Distributors

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

The Indian government is considering a bailout of over ₹1 trillion (around US $12 billion) to support debt-laden state-run power distribution companies (discoms). The proposal, led by the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of Finance, is expected to be announced in the Union Budget in February. Bailout Linked to Reforms To access these funds, […]

Defence National

President Murmu Flies In Rafale Fighter From Ambala

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday took a sortie in a Dassault Rafale fighter jet from Ambala Air Force Station in Haryana. This was her second flight in a frontline combat aircraft, following her earlier sortie in a Sukhoi-30 MKI from Tezpur in April 2023. Significance Of The Sortie The flight makes President Murmu the first […]

National Politics

Prashant Kishor Served Notice For Dual Voter Registration

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

Political strategist and Jan Suraaj Party leader Prashant Kishor has been served a notice by the Election Commission of India (EC) after his name was found listed in the electoral rolls of both Bihar and West Bengal. The notice, issued by the Returning Officer of Bihar’s Kargahar constituency on October 28, 2025, gives him three […]

Government Policies National

Cabinet Approves Terms For 8th Pay Commission

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

The Union Cabinet has cleared the terms of reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission, which will review the pay, allowances and pensions of central government employees and pensioners. The commission is expected to submit its report within 18 months, with revised pay scales likely to take effect from January 1, 2026. What The […]

National Politics

Prashant Kishor Listed As Voter In Both Bihar And Bengal

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

Political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor (PK) is facing scrutiny after his name was found simultaneously registered in the electoral rolls of both Bihar and West Bengal. The discovery prompted the Election Commission of India (EC) to issue a notice seeking clarification within three days. Dual Registration Details Documents reveal that in West Bengal, Kishor

Defence National

HAL And Russia’s UAC Join Hands For Production Of Civil Jet SJ-100

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) to manufacture the SJ-100 civil commuter aircraft in India. The agreement was formalised in Moscow on October 27, marking a key step in boosting India’s indigenous aircraft production capacity. What the MoU Covers Under the pact, HAL will […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Plans to Hand Over ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam Probes to CBI

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has indicated it may entrust the investigation of all “digital arrest” scams to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), citing the nationwide scale and cross-border nature of these cyber-frauds. The court issued notices to all states and union territories asking them to supply details of FIRs registered in such cases. […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Summons State Chiefs Over Stray Dog Directive

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has summoned chief secretaries of all states and union territories, except West Bengal and Telangana, to appear in person on November 3 for failing to comply with its orders on controlling stray dog populations. The bench expressed strong displeasure that only three jurisdictions had filed compliance affidavits as directed earlier. […]

Economy National

India Ramps Up Financial Reforms Amid $17 Billion Outflow

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

India is accelerating key financial sector reforms after foreign investors withdrew nearly $17 billion from Indian equities so far this year — the largest such capital flight among major Asian markets. The outflow, triggered by heightened concerns over U.S. tariffs and tighter global regulation, has prompted a coordinated move by the Reserve Bank of India […]