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National

Gig Workers Call Five-Hour Shutdown

By BPN News Desk
App-based gig workers across India called a five-hour nationwide shutdown on Saturday to protest the recent petrol and diesel price hike and low payment rates on platform-based services. Gig Workers Protest Fuel Price Hike The Gig and Platform Services Workers Union called on app-based cab drivers, delivery partners and other platform workers to stop work […]
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Law & Order Lifestyle

NCB Seizes ₹182 Crore Captagon Drug

By BPN News Desk
The Narcotics Control Bureau has made its first-ever seizure of Captagon tablets in India, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah saying the drug consignment worth ₹182 crore was intercepted under Operation RAGEPILL. NCB Captagon Seizure Under Operation RAGEPILL Amit Shah said the seizure marked a major success in India’s anti-narcotics campaign. The operation led to […]
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CBI Identifies NEET UG Leak Mastermind

By BPN News Desk
The Central Bureau of Investigation has identified chemistry lecturer P.V. Kulkarni as the alleged mastermind behind the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case, widening the probe into suspected insider involvement in the national medical entrance examination. NEET UG Paper Leak Mastermind Identified According to the CBI, Kulkarni allegedly had access to the NEET UG 2026 […]
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Law & Order National

Supreme Court Flags Fake Lawyers Issue

By BPN News Desk
The Supreme Court on Friday raised concern over the presence of lawyers with allegedly doubtful degrees and said the Central Bureau of Investigation should ideally examine the issue. Supreme Court On Fake Lawyers A Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi made the observation while hearing a petition linked to […]
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National

Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked By ₹3

By BPN News Desk
Petrol and diesel prices were increased across India on Friday, with oil marketing companies raising retail rates by up to ₹3 per litre amid continued pressure from volatile global crude oil markets. Petrol Diesel Price Hike In India The latest revision came into effect immediately and marks a major fuel price increase after a long […]
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National

India Seeks US Waiver On Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk
India has reportedly asked the United States to extend a waiver allowing continued Russian oil imports, as the Iran war and disruptions in the Persian Gulf put pressure on global energy supplies and fuel prices. India Russian Oil Waiver Request The request comes as India tries to secure stable crude oil supplies amid uncertainty in […]
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National

MEA Condemns Attack On Indian Ship

By BPN News Desk
India has strongly condemned the attack on an Indian-flagged commercial vessel off the coast of Oman, calling the targeting of civilian shipping and seafarers “unacceptable”. The Ministry of External Affairs said all Indian crew members on board were safe after being rescued by Omani authorities. Indian-Flagged Ship Attacked Off Oman Coast The attack took place […]
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National

Russia Assures India On Energy Supplies

By BPN News Desk
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said Moscow will fulfil all energy supply agreements with India, assuring that New Delhi’s interests will not suffer despite external pressure and rising competition in global energy markets. Russia India Energy Supply Agreements Lavrov said Russia would continue to honour its commitments to India in the energy sector and […]