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BJP, Congress Clash Over Sonia’s Vande Mataram Gesture

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2026

A political row erupted during the Congress’s Independence Day celebrations after the BJP accused Sonia Gandhi of objecting to the full rendition of Vande Mataram. The Congress rejected the allegation, saying Gandhi was instead asking organisers to arrange a chair for party president Mallikarjun Kharge. BJP Accuses Sonia Gandhi Over Vande Mataram The controversy followed

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Devendra Fadnavis Backs Modi’s ‘Dimaagi Naxals’ Warning

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s warning about “dimaagi Naxals”, arguing that ideological extremism promoting anarchy could be more dangerous than armed Naxalism. He also linked the Prime Minister’s remarks to a controversy surrounding the Congress’s Independence Day programme. Fadnavis Backs Modi’s ‘Dimaagi Naxals’

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BCI Chief Apologises Over NALSAR Student Row

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2026

Bar Council of India Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra has apologised to law students following controversy over an order that temporarily barred NALSAR University of Law’s entire 2026 graduating batch from enrolling as advocates. Mishra said the episode was not a matter of personal prestige or ego and expressed regret to students who were hurt by […]

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Congress Hits Back at PM Modi Over ‘Dimaagi Naxals’

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2026

The Congress has hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his Independence Day warning against “dimaagi Naxals”, with party general secretary Jairam Ramesh describing the remarks as a sign of political “desperation”. Modi had used the term while arguing that Maoist ideology remained a threat even as armed Naxalism declined. Congress Attacks Modi Over […]

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PM Modi Targets Fear-Mongering During Global Crises

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India’s experience of handling the COVID-19 pandemic, global wars and fears of essential-supply shortages demonstrated the country’s growing resilience. Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day, Modi criticised those who, he said, repeatedly spread alarming predictions during periods of crisis. Modi Targets

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President Murmu Pushes Exam Reforms in Independence Address

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2026

President Droupadi Murmu has said the government is taking comprehensive steps to reform India’s examination system, with a focus on curbing unfair practices and making public examinations more transparent, secure and trustworthy. She made the remarks during her address to the nation on the eve of India’s 80th Independence Day. Murmu Highlights Public Examination Reforms

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Ajit Doval Warns Terrorists India Will Hunt Them Down

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2026

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has issued a strong warning to terrorists behind attacks on India, saying the country will pursue perpetrators wherever they are. Speaking about Operation Sindoor and the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, Doval said India’s tolerance should not be mistaken for weakness. Ajit Doval Warns Terrorists After Pahalgam Attack Doval recalled

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MEA Responds to Rahul Gandhi’s Modi-Meloni Remarks

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2026

The Ministry of External Affairs has urged public figures to remain mindful of India’s strong relationship with Italy after remarks by Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sandeep Dikshit involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni triggered a political controversy. MEA Stresses Strong India-Italy Relations MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

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Omar Abdullah Backs Indus Treaty Suspension

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has backed the continued suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, arguing that the agreement has severely restricted the Union Territory’s ability to use its own river resources. His remarks came in response to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s warning that water was a “red line” for Islamabad. Omar […]

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PM Modi Puts Energy Security at Heart of India 2047

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi placed energy security at the centre of India’s development ambitions during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort on August 15. He said rising electricity demand from artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing and data centres made expanding domestic and alternative energy sources increasingly important. Modi Calls Energy