National

Indian EVMs Are Standalone Devices Without Internet or Wi-Fi Connectivity

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reaffirmed that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used in Indian elections are completely offline, standalone systems that are neither connected to the internet nor to any wireless networks like Wi-Fi. This statement comes in light of renewed public discourse and concerns raised over the security and integrity of India’s […]

Infrastructure National

CAG Flags Safety Concerns and Cost Overruns in Mumbai Coastal Road Project

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

The Mumbai Coastal Road project, one of the city’s most ambitious infrastructure ventures, has come under serious scrutiny after the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) flagged major concerns regarding safety standards, escalating costs, and questionable construction quality. The draft audit, covering the years 2020 to 2024, focuses on the 10.5-kilometre stretch

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PM Modi Inaugurates ₹3,884-Crore Development Projects in Varanasi

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked his 50th visit to Varanasi since assuming office by inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for 44 development projects worth ₹3,884 crore on April 11, 2025. The event, held in Mehdiganj, was attended by a large public gathering where the Prime Minister highlighted his vision for a modern and revitalized […]

National

Tahawwur Rana Extradited to India in 26/11 Mumbai Attacks Case

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

In a major development in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case, Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a prime accused, has been extradited from the United States to India. The 64-year-old Pakistani-born Canadian national arrived in New Delhi on April 10, 2025, and was immediately taken into custody by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for further investigation. Rana […]

Government Policies National

Government Warns Exporters Against Diverting Third-Country Goods to U.S. Amid Intensifying Trade War

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

Amid rising global trade tensions and steep U.S. tariff hikes on Chinese goods, the Indian government has issued a clear warning to exporters not to reroute third-country goods through India to the United States. The move comes amid growing concerns that such diversions could draw negative scrutiny from the U.S. administration and undermine India’s standing […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Slams Government for Delay in Cashless Treatment Scheme for Accident Victims

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

The Supreme Court has come down heavily on the central government for failing to implement a long-awaited cashless medical treatment scheme for motor accident victims. The scheme, meant to ensure immediate and free emergency care during the critical ‘golden hour’ after an accident, was to be rolled out by March 15, 2025, but the deadline […]

National

Security Forces in Gunfights With Terrorists in Udhampur and Kishtwar

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir launched simultaneous operations in the Udhampur and Kishtwar districts, engaging in separate gunfights with terrorists in heavily forested and remote areas. Both encounters began following credible intelligence inputs suggesting the presence of armed militants. In Udhampur district, a joint team of security forces initiated a

Law & Order National

Supreme Court to Hear Challenges to Waqf (Amendment) Act on April 16

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a series of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, on April 16. A bench headed by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and comprising Justices Sanjay Kumar and K.V. Viswanathan will preside over the hearing. Supreme Court to Examine Waqf Law Amendments The […]

National

Tahawwur Rana Extradited to India to Face Charges in 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Pakistani-born Canadian national and accused conspirator in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has been extradited from the United States to India. His arrival marks a significant milestone in India’s ongoing efforts to bring all those responsible for the 26/11 attacks to justice. Rana is set to face trial under Indian law […]

Economy National

Reserve Bank of India Cuts Repo Rate to 6% Amid Escalating U.S. Tariffs

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2025

In response to the escalating global trade tensions and the impact of steep tariffs imposed by the United States, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a 25 basis point cut in the key repo rate, bringing it down to 6%. This is the second consecutive rate cut by the central bank in 2025 […]