Sharad Pawar’s MPs to Meet PM Modi

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2026

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Eight MPs from Sharad Pawar’s NCP (SP) are set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, with Maharashtra-related concerns expected to feature prominently. Congress has also urged the delegation to raise its demand for implementing women’s reservation

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Congress Vows Strong Opposition to FCRA Bill

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2026

The Congress has announced strong opposition to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, warning the government against pushing the legislation through Parliament without adequate debate. The party has also invoked the mass suspension of Opposition MPs during the 2023 Winter Session while preparing for a possible confrontation over the Bill. Congress

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Shivakumar Hits Back at Rijiju Over Women Ministers

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has hit back at Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju after the BJP leader questioned the absence of women from the Karnataka Cabinet, opening another political front in the wider debate over women’s representation. Shivakumar Hits Back at Kiren Rijiju Rijiju targeted the Congress over women’s representation while

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Kiren Rijiju Challenges Rahul Gandhi on Women’s Reservation

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2026

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to support the women’s reservation framework “unconditionally”, triggering a fresh political exchange over the delayed implementation of the 33% quota for women in Parliament and State Assemblies. Rijiju Challenges Rahul Gandhi on Women’s Quota Rijiju responded to Rahul Gandhi’s

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Shashi Tharoor Calls CJP Protests a Wake-Up Call

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2026

Tharoor Calls CJP Protests a Political Wake-Up Call Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has urged political leaders to pay greater attention to younger voters following the CJP protests, describing the developments as a “rude wake-up call” and stressing the growing electoral importance of India’s youth. Tharoor Says Politicians Must Listen to Youth Tharoor said politicians need

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Arvind Kejriwal’s E20 March to PM Modi Stopped

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2026

Aam Aadmi Party leaders led by Arvind Kejriwal staged a sit-in on Firoz Shah Road after Delhi Police stopped their march towards PM Modi’s residence. The protest was organised against the nationwide rollout of E20 petrol. Kejriwal’s E20 Protest March Stopped Kejriwal, former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and other AAP leaders began marching […]

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Prashant Kishor Wins Bankipur Bypoll

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2026

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has won the Bankipur Assembly bypoll in Bihar, defeating the BJP in one of its strongest urban constituencies and securing his party’s first electoral victory. Prashant Kishor Wins Bankipur Bypoll Kishor secured 64,151 votes and defeated BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha by 19,324 votes. RJD candidate Rekha Kumari finished […]

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Piyush Goyal Attacks Rahul Gandhi Over PM Modi’s Youth Appeal

By BPN News Desk August 3, 2026

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of feeling threatened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity among young Indians, escalating the political dispute over recent student protests. Piyush Goyal Defends PM Modi’s Youth Outreach Goyal said Rahul Gandhi was attempting to create distrust between PM Modi and the country’s youth because of

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Kejriwal Announces March Against E20 Petrol

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2026

Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has announced a march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence over the E20 petrol rollout, demanding fuel choice and revised pricing for consumers. Kejriwal Announces E20 Petrol March Kejriwal said he would lead a group to the Prime Minister’s residence on August 4 to submit petitions collected during […]

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Shivakumar Seeks PM Modi’s Support for Karnataka

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend greater support to the state, arguing that Karnataka’s development is closely connected to India’s wider economic progress. Karnataka Seeks Greater Central Support Shivakumar made the appeal during the Prime Minister’s visit to Mysuru on Saturday. He asked the Centre to adopt a […]