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Kharge Urges PM Modi to Remove 50% Quota Cap

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

In a politically charged intervention just ahead of the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to take three decisive steps on the issue of caste and economic justice. His suggestions include conducting a nationwide caste census, raising the cap on reservation […]

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India Showcases Military Readiness with Pinaka Rocket Firing

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

In a strong signal of operational preparedness and indigenous capability, the Indian Army has successfully carried out a firing drill of the Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) system at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. The exercise serves as a significant demonstration of India’s advancing artillery capabilities and strategic self-reliance. Pinaka

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India Moves to Curb ‘Anti-National’ Content on Social Media

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 dead, India’s parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology has called for immediate action against social media influencers and digital platforms accused of spreading anti-national content. The demand comes amid heightened national security concerns and a broader push to

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India’s Chenab Water Cut Deepens Indo-Pak Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

In a sharp escalation of regional hostilities, Pakistan has claimed that India has nearly choked the flow of the Chenab River by cutting off over 90% of its water. The allegation comes days after India announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, a critical water-sharing agreement between the two nations. Chenab River Flow Dispute […]

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CBI Director Praveen Sood Likely to Get One-Year Extension

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

In a significant development, the high-level committee responsible for appointing the next Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) convened on May 5, 2025, but failed to reach a consensus on a successor. As a result, incumbent CBI Director Praveen Sood is likely to receive a one-year extension beyond his current term, which concludes […]

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CJI Recuses from Waqf Act Case; Interim Relief Deferred

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

In a significant judicial development, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has recused himself from hearing the batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The move came during a critical phase of the Supreme Court’s proceedings, where an interim relief was anticipated but has now been deferred. Waqf Act […]

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Terror Hideout Busted in Poonch After Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

In a high-stakes counter-terrorism operation, Indian security forces uncovered a militant hideout in the Surankote area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, just days after the horrific massacre in Pahalgam. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, personnel from the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Special Operations Group discovered a hidden cache of weapons

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India Orders Nationwide Civil Defence Drills Amid Rising Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

In response to escalating security threats following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian government has ordered several states to conduct coordinated civil defence mock drills on May 7. The directive, issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), is part of a broader preparedness strategy to enhance civilian response in the event of a hostile […]

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India Intensifies Crackdown on Pakistani Imports via Third Countries

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, India has heightened its vigilance against indirect imports from Pakistan. Despite a direct trade ban, approximately $500 million worth of Pakistani goods—such as fruits, dry dates, textiles, soda ash, rock salt, and leather items—are reportedly being repackaged and relabeled in countries like the […]

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India Cuts Off Water Flow to Pakistan from Chenab Dam

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

In a bold move signaling a shift in strategic posture, India has stopped the flow of water from the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River into Pakistan. The decision comes shortly after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 Indian civilians were killed. The attack, widely […]