National

India to Conduct First Caste Census Since 1931 in 2026

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

The Government of India has announced that the next nationwide population census will commence on April 1, 2026, and, for the first time in over nine decades, will include comprehensive caste enumeration. The census will be conducted in two phases under the Census Act of 1948 and the Census Rules of 1990, with the reference […]

Infrastructure National

India to Build First Indigenous Polar Research Vessel

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

In a milestone move aimed at scientific self-reliance, India is set to build its first-ever indigenous Polar Research Vessel (PRV), breaking its dependency on foreign-chartered vessels for Arctic and Antarctic missions. The strategic collaboration was marked by a formal agreement between Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) and Norwegian marine technology

Economy National

FPIs Pull ₹25,544 Cr from G-Secs Despite Index Inclusion

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn ₹25,544 crore from Indian government securities under the Fully Accessible Route (FAR) in the first quarter of FY26. This sharp sell-off comes at a time when Indian bonds are gaining recognition globally through their inclusion in key emerging market bond indices. The withdrawal marks the first major outflow since […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Cancels Bail of TMC Workers Over Post-Poll Assault

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has revoked the bail granted to six Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers accused of launching a violent assault on a family aligned with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during the 2021 West Bengal assembly elections. The apex court described the act as an intentional attempt to punish […]

Defence National

Reliance Infra Achieves Milestone in Indigenous 155mm Shells

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

Reliance Infrastructure has become the first private Indian company to successfully design and develop next-generation 155mm artillery ammunition. This achievement is a major milestone in India’s efforts to build self-reliant defense capabilities and reduce dependence on imports. The project was developed under the Design-cum-Production Partner (DcPP) initiative, in

Law & Order National

CJI Gavai Urges Judges to Avoid Post-Retirement Government Roles

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R. Gavai has issued a strong caution to members of the judiciary, advising them to refrain from accepting government positions or contesting elections immediately after retirement. According to him, such moves could seriously damage the credibility and neutrality of the judiciary in the eyes of the public. Addressing a […]

National Politics

Congress Criticizes Modi’s Absence from G7 Summit

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

The Indian National Congress has sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s anticipated absence from the upcoming G7 Summit in Canada, describing it as a significant diplomatic setback for India. The summit, scheduled to take place from June 15 to 17 in Kananaskis, Alberta, will gather leaders from major global economies to discuss pressing international

Law & Order National

Punjab YouTuber Jasbir Singh Arrested for Alleged Espionage

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

In a significant development, Punjab Police’s State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) arrested Jasbir Singh, a popular YouTuber from Mahlan village in Rupnagar district, on June 4, 2025. Singh, known for his channel “Jaan Mahal” with over 1.1 million subscribers, is accused of involvement in a Pakistan-backed espionage network. Authorities allege that Singh

Law & Order National

Centre Moves to Impeach Justice Yashwant Varma Over Cash Row

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

The Government of India has announced its decision to initiate impeachment proceedings against Justice Yashwant Varma, following serious allegations of misconduct. The impeachment motion is expected to be introduced in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, set to begin in mid-July. Justice Varma, currently serving at the Allahabad High Court and formerly a judge at

National

India’s Operation Sindoor Hit 7 More Targets, Says Pakistan

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

In a major revelation, Pakistan has officially acknowledged that India struck seven more targets during Operation Sindoor than were initially disclosed. The strikes, carried out between May 7 and May 10, 2025, were previously thought to have focused on known terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. However, newly surfaced details now suggest the operation was