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National

India Allows Ethanol Blending In Aviation Fuel

By BPN News Desk
India has amended aviation turbine fuel rules to allow blending with ethanol and other synthetic hydrocarbons, opening the door for cleaner fuel options in the aviation sector. The move is aimed at reducing dependence on imported crude oil and supporting lower-emission fuel alternatives, though the government has not announced any immediate mandatory blending targets.
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Defence National

India-Germany Submarine Deal Nears Signing

By BPN News Desk
India and Germany are moving closer to finalising a long-pending submarine agreement, with German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius saying the deal could be signed within the next three months. The proposed project would deepen defence cooperation between the two countries and support India’s naval modernisation plans at a time of growing strategic focus on the […]
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National

Rajnath Singh Warns Pakistan On Pahalgam Anniversary

By BPN News Desk
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has issued a sharp warning to Pakistan on the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, saying India has good relations with most of its neighbours but “only one neighbour is troublesome.” Without naming Pakistan directly, he added that if that neighbour tries to create trouble again, the consequences would follow, […]
Mallikarjun Kharge
National Politics

EC Issues Notice To Kharge Over Modi Remark

By BPN News Desk
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has been issued a notice by the Election Commission over his controversial remark involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the ongoing election campaign. The move has escalated the political row, with the poll body stepping in after the BJP formally complained and sought action over what it called a serious violation […]
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National

Gadkari Pushes For 100% Ethanol Blending

By BPN News Desk
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said India should aim to achieve 100% ethanol blending in the near future, arguing that the country needs greater energy self-reliance as oil supply risks rise because of tensions in West Asia. His remarks push the ethanol debate beyond the current E20 programme and place full ethanol-based fuel firmly into […]
rahul gandhi
National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Rally In Kolkata Cancelled

By BPN News Desk
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s planned campaign in West Bengal has hit a hurdle after his proposed April 23 election rallies in Kolkata and Serampore were called off over lack of permission. The development has added a fresh political flashpoint to the Bengal Assembly election campaign, with the Congress alleging selective denial of rally access. Rahul […]
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Law & Order National

Nida Khan Denied Interim Anticipatory Bail

By BPN News Desk
A Nashik court has denied interim anticipatory bail to Nida Khan in the TCS Nashik case, where she is among the accused in allegations involving sexual harassment and attempted religious conversion. The order means she has not received temporary protection from arrest while her broader anticipatory bail plea remains pending. Court Denies Interim Relief To […]