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IIT Bombay Faculty Backs Professor in Student Death Row

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2026

The IIT Bombay Faculty Forum has backed Professor Suryanarayana Doolla amid controversy following the death of a second-year student, saying the exam invigilator acted according to the institute’s approved academic procedures after finding the student using a smartphone during an examination. IIT Bombay Faculty Forum Defends Professor The Faculty Forum said Doolla was

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Ajit Doval Projects $38 Trillion Indian Economy

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2026

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has projected that India’s gross domestic product could rise from about $4.015 trillion currently to $38 trillion over the next 20 years, as the country undergoes major economic and technological transformation. India GDP Could Reach $38 Trillion by 2046 Addressing the convocation ceremony of IIT Roorkee on Saturday, Doval said […]

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India Rejects Pressure Over US Russia Sanctions

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2026

India has reaffirmed that its foreign and energy policies will be guided by national interest after US President Donald Trump signed a sweeping Russia sanctions law that could expose major buyers of Russian oil and gas to tariffs of up to 100%. India Says It Will Not Operate Under Pressure Minister of State for External […]

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PM Modi Says FTAs Are Expanding Jobs for Indian Youth

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s free trade agreements with around 40 countries are creating new markets for domestic businesses and expanding career opportunities for young Indians. Speaking at the 20th Rozgar Mela on Saturday, Modi said stronger global economic partnerships could help entrepreneurs, workers and startups access new opportunities. India FTAs

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CJI Calls SC ‘Banyan Tree’ of Green Justice

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has described the Supreme Court as a “banyan tree of environmental justice”, saying India’s environmental jurisprudence is rooted in its civilisational respect for nature while extending constitutional protection to future generations. CJI Highlights Supreme Court Environmental Jurisprudence Speaking at the International Conference on “The

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MHA Defends FCRA Bill on Security Grounds

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2026

The Union Home Ministry has defended proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, telling a parliamentary panel that the changes are driven by national security, internal security and law-and-order concerns rather than an attempt to regulate charitable activity. MHA Calls FCRA a National Security Law Home Secretary Govind Mohan and senior ministry

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37.18 Lakh Bengal SIR Appeals Still Pending

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2026

More than 37 lakh appeals linked to West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls remain unresolved, the Election Commission has informed the Supreme Court. Of 38,20,683 appeals filed over the inclusion or deletion of names, only 1,02,231 have been disposed of, leaving 37,18,452 cases pending before appellate tribunals. West Bengal SIR Appeals Face […]

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India Revises Passport Validity for Children

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2026

India has amended its passport rules for children, changing the validity period of ordinary passports issued to applicants below the age of 15. Under the revised framework, such passports will remain valid for five years from the date of issue or until the child turns 18, whichever occurs earlier. New Passport Validity Rules for Children […]

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India Targets Pakistan Over Terror Havens at UN

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2026

India has used a United Nations Security Council meeting on Afghanistan to accuse Pakistan of providing a permissive environment for terrorist networks, citing the locations where several figures linked to the September 11 attacks were eventually found. India also warned that groups including Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed continue to benefit from sanctuary and

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Putin, Trump Wish PM Modi on 76th Birthday

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he turned 76 on September 17, with the messages arriving amid heightened diplomatic attention over US legislation targeting major buyers of Russian energy. Putin Praises Modi and India-Russia Partnership Putin praised Modi’s standing in India and