National

Over 58 Lakh Names Dropped From Bengal Voter Draft

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

More than 58 lakh voter names have been removed from the draft electoral roll in West Bengal following the publication of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) list by the Election Commission, officials said. The revision exercise comes ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections and is aimed at updating and cleaning the voter database. […]

Law & Order National

NIA Files Chargesheet in Pahalgam Terror Attack Case

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against operatives of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its offshoot The Resistance Front (TRF), along with local collaborators, in connection with the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The attack targeted civilians and security personnel in the Pahalgam area, triggering a nationwide security response.

Law & Order National

Report Flags Misuse, Ineffectiveness of Anti-Dowry Laws

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

A government-appointed committee has found that India’s anti-dowry laws, particularly Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code and related provisions in the Dowry Prohibition Act, are often misused and fail to deliver justice in many cases. The panel’s report, submitted recently, points to delays in investigations, harassment of the accused, and a lack of adequate […]

Economy National

Nirmala Sitharaman Rebuts Trump’s “Dead Economy” Remark

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday rejected remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump describing India as a “dead economy,” telling the Lok Sabha that India recorded 8.2 per cent economic growth while the global average stood at around 3.2 per cent. She said the data itself was sufficient to counter claims questioning the strength of […]

National Politics

Opposition Attacks Centre Over Rural Jobs Law Change

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

Opposition parties on Monday strongly criticised the Union government over its move to introduce a new rural employment law to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The proposal was raised in Parliament during the ongoing session, triggering sharp political reactions over both policy changes and the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s name

National

Supreme Court Declines PIL on IndiGo Crisis

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking its intervention in the recent operational crisis faced by IndiGo airline, marked by large-scale flight cancellations and passenger inconvenience. The court said the matter did not warrant direct intervention at this stage, noting that related issues were already being examined by

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India, US Close to Interim Trade Deal on Tariffs

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

India and the United States are close to finalising an interim trade agreement aimed at lowering reciprocal tariffs, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said, while making it clear that both sides do not want to commit to a fixed timeline. The talks are part of ongoing efforts to resolve long-standing trade frictions and create a more […]

Defence National

Army Displays Turkish Drone Used by Pak in Op Sindoor

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

The Indian Army on Monday displayed a Turkish-origin drone that was intercepted during Operation Sindoor, stating that the unmanned aerial vehicle was launched from Pakistan and intended to enter Indian airspace. According to Army officials, the drone was detected and neutralised before it could reach its intended target area in Punjab. The Army said the […]

National

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Rejects Congress Allegations

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday strongly criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over slogans raised at a recent Congress rally targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rijiju said the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has never spoken about harming or killing anyone and accused the Congress of lowering political discourse through provocative language. Responding to

National

PM Modi Begins Three-Nation Tour Starting With Jordan

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a three-nation official visit, beginning with Jordan, as part of India’s continued diplomatic engagement with West Asia. The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, enhancing strategic cooperation, and discussing regional and global developments with partner nations. In Jordan, the Prime Minister is scheduled to