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Economy National

RBI Moves 104 Tonnes Of Gold To India

By BPN News Desk
RBI Moves 104 Tonnes Of Gold To India The Reserve Bank of India has shifted another 104.23 metric tonnes of gold to domestic vaults in the six months ended March 2026, increasing the share of gold in India’s foreign exchange reserves as global bullion prices remained strong. RBI Gold Holdings Rise Marginally The central bank’s […]
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National

Oil Prices Surge On Iran Supply Fears

By BPN News Desk
Oil prices climbed sharply as markets reacted to fears of prolonged supply disruption linked to the Iran crisis and rising uncertainty over possible US military action. Oil Prices Hit New Highs US oil prices rose above $109 a barrel after another strong daily gain, extending a rally driven by concerns over supply security in the […]
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Defence National

Rajnath Says India Did Not Fall For Nuclear Bluff

By BPN News Desk
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India halted Operation Sindoor voluntarily and on its own terms, while asserting that the country was prepared for a longer military confrontation with Pakistan if required. Rajnath Singh On Operation Sindoor Speaking at the National Security Summit 2.0, Singh said India did not stop Operation Sindoor because its capabilities had […]
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National

CBSE Rule Puts Puducherry French Classes At Risk

By BPN News Desk
CBSE Rule Puts Puducherry French Classes At Risk A new CBSE language framework has raised concern in Puducherry, where French has long been part of the Union Territory’s school and cultural identity. The change is linked to the implementation of the National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023. CBSE Language Rule In Puducherry CBSE has […]
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National

Airlines Seek ATF Price Relief From Centre

By BPN News Desk
India’s aviation sector has sought urgent government intervention over rising aviation turbine fuel prices, warning that high operating costs could affect flight operations. Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet, through the Federation of Indian Airlines, have asked the Centre to revise ATF pricing and provide relief to the industry. Airlines Warn Over Rising ATF Prices The […]
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Law & Order

Allahabad HC Says Badhai Has No Legal Backing

By BPN News Desk
The Allahabad High Court has held that transgender persons cannot claim a legal right to extract gifts or money through the traditional practice of “badhai” or “neg”. The court said such customary collection cannot be legitimised as an enforceable legal right. Allahabad High Court On Badhai Collection The Lucknow Bench made the observation while dealing […]
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Defence National

India Fifth-Largest Military Spender In 2025

By BPN News Desk
India was the world’s fifth-largest military spender in 2025, with defence expenditure rising to $92.1 billion, according to the latest SIPRI data. The increase came amid higher global military spending and continuing security concerns in Asia. India Defence Spending Reaches $92.1 Billion India’s military expenditure rose by 8.9% in 2025, placing it behind the United […]