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Centre Defends Waqf Act Amendments in Supreme Court

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

The Union Government has filed a detailed 1,332-page affidavit in the Supreme Court, urging the dismissal of petitions that challenge the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. In its submission, the Centre asserted that constitutional courts should not stay parliamentary laws either directly or indirectly unless they are declared invalid after final

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Top LeT Commander Altaf Lalli Killed in Bandipora Encounter

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

In a major success for Indian counter-terrorism efforts, security forces have eliminated Altaf Lalli, a top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander, during a fierce encounter in the Kolnar Ajas area of Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation marks a significant blow to LeT’s operational capabilities in the region. Encounter in Bandipora The encounter began after

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MHA and IB Admit Security Lapse in Pahalgam Terror Attack at All-Party Meeting

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

In a rare admission, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Intelligence Bureau (IB) acknowledged a serious security lapse in connection with the recent Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including tourists. The acknowledgment came during an all-party meeting convened in New Delhi on Thursday. Security Failure Admitted in High-Level […]

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Amit Shah Orders Deportation of All Pakistani Nationals in India

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

In a sweeping directive following the Pahalgam terror attack, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has instructed all Chief Ministers across India to identify and deport Pakistani nationals residing in their respective states. The move signals a hardening of India’s security posture as tensions with Pakistan escalate rapidly. Nationwide Crackdown on Pakistani Residents The Home

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Supreme Court Rebukes Rahul Gandhi Over Savarkar Remarks

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has issued a strong caution to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks targeting Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, warning that any future similar comments may invite suo motu contempt proceedings. At the same time, the apex court granted Gandhi relief by staying the summons issued by a magistrate court in a […]

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J&K Demolishes Homes of Pahalgam Terror Attack Suspects

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

In a strong crackdown following the Pahalgam terror attack, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have demolished the residences of two individuals allegedly linked to the massacre that claimed 26 lives, including those of tourists. The accused, identified as Adil Hussain Thokar and Asif Shaikh, are believed to have played critical roles in facilitating the deadly […]

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Finance Ministry to Launch Unified Portal for Government Schemes

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

The Union Finance Ministry is preparing to roll out a centralized digital platform that will integrate all government-sponsored schemes related to loan sanctions, disbursements, interest subsidies, and claims. This move is aimed at simplifying access, improving transparency, and enhancing coordination across multiple departments and banking institutions. Streamlining

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EC Calls NOTA a ‘Failed Idea’ Amid Supreme Court Hearing

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

The Election Commission of India has informed the Supreme Court that the ‘None of the Above’ (NOTA) option has had an insignificant effect on electoral outcomes since its implementation in 2013. Both the Commission and the Central Government submitted that NOTA has consistently garnered only a tiny fraction of the total votes in elections, never […]

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Kashmir Police Identify Suspects in Pahalgam Terror Attack

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

Kashmir Police have officially released the names and sketches of three suspected militants behind the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, including tourists and a Nepali national. The assault, which occurred on April 22 in the Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, has sent shockwaves across the nation and heightened tensions with Pakistan. Three Militants Identified

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Opposition Unites with Government Against Pahalgam Terror Attack

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

In a significant display of national unity, leaders from across the political spectrum convened in New Delhi on Thursday to address the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including tourists and a Nepali national. The all-party meeting, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, saw unanimous condemnation […]