Law & Order National

Al-Falah University Probe Finds ₹415 Crore Fraud

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has informed a Delhi court that Al-Falah University and its associated entities generated ₹415.10 crore through allegedly fraudulent practices. According to investigators, the institution collected fees by falsely claiming full recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accreditation from the National Assessment and

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India Among 7 Nations to Add 500 Million Urban Residents

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

A new UN DESA “World Urbanisation Prospects 2025” report projects that India, along with six other countries, will account for more than 500 million additional city residents between 2025 and 2050. The countries listed are India, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Bangladesh and Ethiopia. Together, they are expected to drive over […]

Law & Order National

SC Rules Courts Can’t Set Timelines for President, Governors

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

The Supreme Court has held that constitutional courts cannot impose fixed timelines on the President or state Governors for granting assent to bills under Articles 200 and 201 of the Constitution. The bench clarified that directing the Head of State to act within a prescribed period would be unconstitutional and beyond judicial authority. The ruling […]

Law & Order National

Mumbai Police Summons Influencer Orry in ₹252 Crore Drug Case

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Mumbai Police’s Anti-Narcotics Cell has summoned social media influencer Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as “Orry”, in connection with a drugs investigation involving the seizure of mephedrone valued at approximately ₹252 crore. He has been asked to appear before the Ghatkopar unit at 10 a.m. on the scheduled date for questioning. Details of the Drug Case […]

Defence National

US Approves Up to $93 Million Arms Sale to India

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

The United States has approved a potential arms sale to India worth about $93 million, which includes the purchase of the FGM‑148 Javelin anti-tank missile system and Excalibur M982A1 precision-guided artillery projectiles. The package comprises an estimated $45.7 million for the Javelin system and around $47.1 million for the Excalibur rounds. Components and Strategic

Law & Order National

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Deported from US, Arrested by NIA

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2025

Fugitive gangster Anmol Bishnoi was deported from the United States and landed in Delhi on 19 November 2025. Upon arrival at the airport, he was taken into custody by India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA). The arrest marks a major break in the investigation into the high-profile murder of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique and other […]

National

Owaisi Rejects ‘Martyrdom’ Claim In Delhi Blast Video

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2025

AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has sharply condemned the video released by Dr Umar un Nabi, the accused in the Delhi Red Fort blast. Owaisi stated that “suicide is haram in Islam” and said any attempt to justify the attack as a martyrdom act is completely unacceptable. He stressed that killing innocent people […]

National

India-US Trade Deal: Piyush Goyal Sees Positive Signs

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2025

Piyush Goyal, India’s Commerce and Industry Minister, said on Tuesday that talks for the bilateral trade pact between India and the United States are proceeding constructively, but stressed that a public announcement will only come when the agreement is “fair, equitable and balanced”. He reassured industry and business groups that there is no breakdown in […]

National Politics

Tharoor Praises PM Modi’s Lecture, Sparks Party Buzz

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2025

Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent lecture at the Ramnath Goenka Lecture, saying it offered a strong blend of economic vision and cultural narrative and declaring he was “glad to have been in the audience”. These remarks mark a notable departure from the party’s usual tone. Internal Disquiet in Congress […]

National

India to Submit Updated Climate Targets by December

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2025

India has announced that it will submit its revised climate action plans, known as its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2035, by December 2025, said Bhupender Yadav, India’s Environment Minister. He made this statement during the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil. India’s existing net-zero emissions target by 2070 remains unchanged. India Calls on