INDIA Bloc Opposes Centre’s Delimitation Bill

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

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Opposition parties in the INDIA bloc have announced that they will oppose the Centre’s proposed Delimitation Bill, while continuing to support women’s reservation in legislatures. The bloc said its objection is not to women’s representation, but to what it described as an unfair and politically

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BJP Issues Whip For April 16-18 Session

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2026

BJP Issues Whip For April 16-18 Parliament Session The Bharatiya Janata Party has issued a three-line whip directing all its Members of Parliament in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to remain present during the special Parliament session scheduled from April 16 to 18. The move signals that the party expects important business during […]

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Congress Seeks Apology From Modi Over Women’s Quota

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

The Congress has demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologise to women across India, accusing his government of backtracking on the implementation timeline of the women’s reservation law. The demand comes amid a renewed political debate over when the quota for women in Parliament and State Assemblies will actually come into effect. Congress Demands Apology […]

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Nitish Kumar Takes Oath As Rajya Sabha MP

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Nitish Kumar has taken oath as a Rajya Sabha member, setting the stage for a major political transition in Bihar. The move is being seen as the clearest signal yet that he is preparing to step down as Chief Minister after moving to the Upper House. Nitish Kumar Takes Oath As Rajya Sabha MP Nitish […]

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Rahul Gandhi Slams Trump Over Iran Threat

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticised US President Donald Trump over his “end of civilisation” warning aimed at Iran, calling the rhetoric unacceptable at a time of already dangerous global tensions. His remarks came as Trump’s statement triggered wider international concern over the language being used in the escalating US-Iran confrontation. Rahul Gandhi Slams

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Leander Paes Joins BJP Before Bengal Polls

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Tennis legend Leander Paes has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, stepping into active politics ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election. The former doubles world No. 1 and one of India’s most decorated athletes said the move gives him an opportunity to serve the country in a new way after spending decades representing India […]

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Nitish Kumar Resigns From Bihar Council

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigned from the Bihar Legislative Council on Monday after his recent election to the Rajya Sabha, completing a constitutional requirement that barred him from continuing in both positions beyond the permitted period. The move marks a significant transition in Bihar politics and has intensified discussion over the future leadership

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India Opposes WTO Investment Pact

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

India has opposed the proposed Investment Facilitation for Development agreement from being brought into the World Trade Organization framework, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal saying New Delhi stood alone on the issue at the WTO ministerial meeting. India’s position is that the pact should not be inserted as an Annex 4 plurilateral agreement […]

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Congress Names 284 Bengal Candidates

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Congress on Sunday released its first list of candidates for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, naming 284 nominees and signalling that the party is preparing for a full-scale solo contest in the state. The list includes senior leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury from Baharampur and several known faces from politically significant seats. Congress Releases Bengal […]

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Amit Shah Targets Mamata With Bengal Charge Sheet

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has released a political charge sheet against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election, accusing the ruling party of corruption, infiltration, misgovernance and institutional decline. The move marks a major escalation in the BJP’s campaign as it tries to frame the […]