National

Delhi High Court Seeks Customs Reply in IndiGo Duty Refund Case

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

The Delhi High Court has asked the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to file a response in a plea by IndiGo seeking a refund of about ₹900 crore in re-import duties. The airline claims duties were wrongly charged when it re-imported aircraft parts and now wants a clear stance from the customs […]

Defence National

India, Netherlands Strengthen Defence Ties in Delhi

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with the Foreign Minister of the Netherlands, David Van Weel, in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss expanding defence cooperation and deepen strategic partnership between the two countries. The talks focused on security issues, co-development of defence equipment and enhancing military-to-military links. Discussion on Defence and

Law & Order National

Ninth Accused in Red Fort Blast Sent to NIA Custody

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

A Delhi court has sent the ninth accused in the Red Fort blast case to the custody of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) till December 26, allowing investigators more time to question him in connection with the incident. The accused was produced before the court after being arrested by the NIA as part of its […]

Infrastructure National

Over 40 Lakh FASTag Annual Passes Issued Since August

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

More than 40 lakh FASTag annual passes have been issued across India since August, reflecting growing adoption of digital tolling solutions on national highways. The update was shared by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, who also reiterated the government’s plan to roll out a fully barrier-free toll collection system by 2026. […]

National

India Streamlines Visa Process for Foreign Professionals

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

The Government of India has introduced a simplified and streamlined visa process to help domestic companies bring in foreign professionals, including engineers and technical experts, whose skills are needed for key production and industrial projects across the country. The changes are expected to reduce delays and procedural hurdles that previously affected the entry of

Law & Order National

Supreme Court to Re-Hear Stray Dog Rules Plea in January

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has postponed a hearing on a petition challenging newly framed stray dog rules and indicated it will address broader questions about humane treatment of animals when the case resumes on January 7. The decision came after heated exchanges in court over claims that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) had […]

National

IndiGo CEO Says ‘Worst Is Behind Us’ After Flight Disruptions

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

IndiGo’s Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers has told airline staff that “the worst is behind us” as the carrier works to stabilise operations following a period of widespread flight cancellations and delays earlier this month. The message was shared internally by Elbers to reassure employees and encourage focus on recovery rather than speculation. Operations Returning

National

Air India Express Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Kochi

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

An Air India Express flight operating from Jeddah made an emergency landing at Cochin International Airport on Thursday after a technical issue involving its landing gear tyres. The aircraft was originally scheduled to land at Kozhikode but was diverted to Kochi as a precautionary measure to ensure passenger safety. Emergency Protocols Activated Airport authorities in […]

Law & Order National

Court Declines to Admit ED Case in National Herald Matter

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

A Delhi trial court has refused to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate’s prosecution complaint in the National Herald money laundering case, triggering sharp political reactions across party lines. The complaint involved senior Congress leaders, including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, but the court held that the filing did not meet the legal requirements

National

Lok Sabha Passes SHANTI Bill Amid Liability Concerns

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday cleared the SHANTI Bill, a key piece of legislation aimed at restructuring India’s nuclear energy framework, amid sustained opposition criticism over its liability provisions. The bill was passed after a debate in which several opposition members raised concerns about safety, accountability and the dilution of existing safeguards in case of […]