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

Law & Order National

CBI Accuses Lalu Yadav of Exploiting Aspirants in Jobs Scam

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has accused former Union Railway Minister and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav of exploiting poor and vulnerable aspirants by offering them railway jobs in exchange for land. The allegations were made during arguments on framing charges in the land-for-jobs scam case at a special court in Delhi. The alleged […]

National

Global Support for India Post-Pahalgam Attack, Except Turkey

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

Following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that killed 26 people, India received overwhelming diplomatic support from across the world. According to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), almost every country reached out to express condolences and solidarity—except Turkey. The BJP emphasized this point, underscoring the global condemnation of terrorism

Defence National

India Foiled Pakistan’s 48-Hour War Plan: CDS Anil Chauhan

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has disclosed crucial details about how India thwarted a calculated Pakistani military offensive, designed to unfold over a span of 48 hours, during the recent Operation Sindoor. The revelation came in the form of a midnight media interaction, underlining the gravity and urgency with which the Indian […]

Law & Order National

Sharmistha Panoli Denied Bail, Calcutta HC Seeks Case Diary

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

The Calcutta High Court has refused interim bail to Sharmistha Panoli, a 22-year-old law student and social media influencer, who was arrested for allegedly making derogatory remarks against a religious community in connection with a video about Operation Sindoor. The incident has stirred both legal scrutiny and public debate over the limits of free speech […]

Law & Order National

SC: Making Laws Not Contempt, Legislatures Within Rights

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

In a ruling that upholds the constitutional separation of powers, the Supreme Court of India has stated that the mere act of law-making by Parliament or state legislatures cannot be construed as contempt of court. The clarification came while hearing a contempt petition linked to the Chhattisgarh government’s response to a 2011 Supreme Court order […]

Law & Order National

Punjab Man Arrested for Spying for ISI, Linked to Hafiz Saeed

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

In a major breakthrough under Operation Sindoor, Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence Wing has arrested a man from Tarn Taran district for allegedly spying for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The suspect is accused of leaking sensitive Indian Army information, and his connections to high-profile Pakistani terror operatives have raised alarm across

Law & Order National

Calcutta HC Denies Bail to Sharmistha Panoli in Operation Sindoor Case

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

The Calcutta High Court has refused interim bail to 22-year-old law student and influencer Sharmistha Panoli, who was arrested for her controversial remarks linked to Operation Sindoor. The case has stirred national attention, as it now sits at the intersection of free speech, religion, and judicial restraint. Court Upholds Limits on Free Speech During the […]

Economy National

RBI Says 98.26% of ₹2000 Notes Returned After Withdrawal

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has confirmed that 98.26% of ₹2000 denomination banknotes have been returned to the banking system, nearly two years after their withdrawal was announced in May 2023. From a peak circulation of ₹3.56 lakh crore, only ₹6,181 crore worth of ₹2000 notes remained in circulation as of 31 May 2025. […]

National

Almatti Dam Row: Karnataka Defends Height Increase Amid Maharashtra Objection

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

Tensions have resurfaced between Karnataka and Maharashtra over the proposed increase in the height of the Almatti Dam from 519 meters to 524 meters. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has confirmed that the state will escalate the issue to the Prime Minister and the Union Jal Shakti Minister, firmly backing the move as a […]