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Supreme Court Flags Sonam Wangchuk’s Health, Urges Review of Detention

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed concern over the deteriorating health of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and asked the Central government whether it could reconsider his continued detention under the National Security Act (NSA). Supreme Court Raises Health Concerns of Sonam Wangchuk A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P B Varale observed that medical […]

National Politics

Mallikarjun Kharge Demands Clarity on India-US Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday questioned the government over the lack of clarity surrounding the recently announced India-United States trade deal, saying citizens have a right to know the full details of the agreement. Mallikarjun Kharge Demands for Disclosure in Parliament Raising the issue in […]

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Two Terrorists Killed in Operation Kiya in Udhampur

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

Two terrorists were killed in a joint counter-terrorism operation by security forces in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district on Wednesday, officials said. Joint Operation by Security Forces The operation, codenamed Operation Kiya, was carried out by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and central security forces following specific intelligence inputs about

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Rahul Gandhi Displays Ex-Army Chief’s Memoir Outside Parliament

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday held up pages of an unpublished memoir by former Army Chief General Manoj M. Naravane outside Parliament to criticise Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the government’s handling of the 2020 India-China standoff in eastern Ladakh. Political Row Over Unpublished Book Gandhi accused the Prime […]

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DRDO Demonstrates SFDR Missile Technology

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully demonstrated Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology, marking a major milestone in India’s long-range air-to-air missile development programme. Successful Flight Demonstration The technology demonstration was carried out from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha. During the test, key

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India-US Trade Deal Won’t Hurt Farm, Dairy Sectors

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

The Union government on Tuesday said the proposed India-United States trade deal will not compromise India’s sensitive agriculture and dairy sectors, with detailed provisions of the agreement expected to be shared soon. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India’s core interests, particularly those linked to farmers and the dairy ecosystem, have been

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Parliament Disrupted Over Trade Deal, Naravane Book

By BPN News Desk February 3, 2026

Proceedings in Parliament’s Budget Session were disrupted as opposition members clashed with the government over multiple issues, including the India–US trade deal and references to a book by former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane. The Lok Sabha witnessed repeated interruptions during the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address. Rahul Gandhi Raises […]

Law & Order National

SC Says Parents Can Be Held Responsible for Minor Driving

By BPN News Desk February 3, 2026

The Supreme Court of India said that parents or guardians can be held responsible if they allow minors to drive a vehicle, underscoring the need for adult supervision and adherence to driving laws. The court stressed that children should not be permitted to operate cars or motorcycles without valid licences. Court’s Observations on Safety The […]

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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Anti-Conversion Laws

By BPN News Desk February 3, 2026

The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Central government and several states after a church body challenged the validity of anti-conversion laws enacted across multiple states. The court has sought responses from the authorities on the constitutional validity of these statutes. Petition Raises Constitutional Concerns The petition argues that the anti-conversion laws

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Centre Tells SC Wangchuk Sought Nepal-Like Unrest

By BPN News Desk February 3, 2026

The Central government told the Supreme Court that activist Sonam Wangchuk attempted to trigger Nepal- and Bangladesh-style unrest in Ladakh, arguing that his actions posed a threat to public order in a strategically sensitive region. The submission was made while opposing a plea challenging actions taken against Wangchuk. Government Flags Security Concerns The government