Defence National

Four Killed in PoK Blast Near Poonch LoC

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2026

Four people were killed in a powerful explosion near the Line of Control opposite Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on October 12, with Indian security sources describing them as Pakistani infiltrators, including an alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba commander. However, separate reports from the Pakistan-administered side identified the deceased as local villagers. Four Killed in

Law & Order National

President Murmu Appoints Governors for Six States

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2026

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Governors for six states, shifting Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to Tamil Nadu and Om Prakash Mathur to Keralam while naming four new Governors in a wider reshuffle. Arlekar Appointed Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who was serving as Governor of Keralam and also holding additional charge of Tamil Nadu, has […]

Law & Order National

Rahul Gandhi Plea Delayed by Supreme Court Filing Defects

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2026

A Supreme Court petition filed by Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders challenging the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls was not listed for hearing on October 13 after the Court registry flagged routine procedural defects in the filing. Supreme Court Registry Flags 14 Filing Defects The petition, filed by Rahul Gandhi and 10 […]

Law & Order National

CJI Declines Rahul-Kharge Meeting on SIR Row

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has declined a request to meet Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge on October 12, saying the issues they intended to raise are already before the Supreme Court and should be pursued through the judicial process. CJI Declines Meeting With INDIA Bloc Leaders Rahul Gandhi and Congress president […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Sets Sunday Hearing on Delhi Detentions

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2026

The Supreme Court will hold a special sitting on Sunday, October 11, to hear petitions challenging the preventive detention of opposition leaders during the Delhi protests and alleging violation of the Court’s earlier directions against blanket public transport restrictions. Supreme Court Sets Special Sunday Hearing A special Bench comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and

Law & Order National

Sonam Wangchuk Warns of Fast Over Delhi Detentions

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2026

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has warned that he may launch a hunger strike or padyatra if protesters detained during Saturday’s demonstrations in Delhi are not released by Sunday. Sonam Wangchuk seeks release of detainees Wangchuk issued the warning in a video message after large-scale preventive detentions were carried out ahead of a planned protest at […]

Economy National

RBI Tightens Forex Rules as Rupee Nears 97

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has tightened rules governing foreign exchange derivatives as the rupee trades close to 97 against the US dollar, introducing measures aimed at curbing excessive speculative activity and strengthening oversight of currency transactions. RBI cuts forex derivative exposure threshold One of the biggest changes is a sharp reduction in the threshold

Law & Order National

CJP Leaders Detained Ahead of Delhi Protest

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2026

Hundreds of protesters were detained across Delhi on Saturday as authorities moved to prevent a demonstration by the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral-roll revisions. Abhijeet Dipke detained after landing in Delhi CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and senior leaders

Law & Order National

CJI Intervenes After Lawyers Detained in Delhi Protest

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant intervened on Saturday after several lawyers were detained during a protest march near the Supreme Court, with bar associations raising concerns over the use of force against advocates, including women lawyers. CJI Surya Kant Seeks Release of Detained Lawyers The Supreme Court Bar Association urgently brought the detentions to […]

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Says Gyanesh Kumar, Govt ‘Will Go’

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has renewed his demand for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, declaring that both Kumar and the current government will “go” as protests over electoral roll revisions intensify in New Delhi. Rahul Gandhi Targets CEC Gyanesh Kumar Gandhi made the remarks amid heightened security and detentions linked to the […]