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Chidambaram Questions Pakistan Link in Pahalgam Attack, BJP Reacts

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

Senior Congress leader and former Home Minister P. Chidambaram has questioned the government’s assertion that the terrorists behind the April 22 Pahalgam attack were from Pakistan. In a recent public statement, he asked what conclusive evidence had been presented and whether the attackers could have been locally radicalized instead. Chidambaram also pressed for

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Lok Sabha Gears Up for ‘Operation Sindoor’ Debate

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

The Monsoon Session of Parliament is set to witness an intense and high-stakes debate as the Lok Sabha prepares to discuss Operation Sindoor, the government’s military response following the Pahalgam terror attack. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will initiate the debate in the Lower House on Monday, July 28. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected […]

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Congress Slams PM Modi Over Delay in Op Sindoor Debate

By BPN News Desk July 27, 2025

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh launched a strong attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for delaying the parliamentary debate on Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam terror attack. Ramesh contrasted today’s handling with the way former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee swiftly established a four-member Kargil Review Committee within days of the 1999 conflict, emphasising a

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Chirag Paswan Slams Nitish Kumar Over Bihar Crime Surge

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2025

Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has strongly criticised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the deteriorating law and order situation in the state. Despite being part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Paswan expressed that he feels “ashamed” to support a government that, in his view, has failed to […]

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Tejashwi Yadav Hints at Bihar Poll Boycott

By BPN News Desk July 24, 2025

RJD leader and Leader of Opposition in Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav, has hinted at the possibility of the Opposition alliance boycotting the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The remark comes in the wake of ongoing protests against the Election Commission’s Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls. Allegations Against Election Commission Tejashwi accused the Election

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Rahul Gandhi Defends Vadra, Blames ‘Witch Hunt’

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed the Enforcement Directorate’s chargesheet against Robert Vadra, calling it the latest episode in a decade-long political vendetta. In a social media post, Gandhi said his brother-in-law had been “hounded by this government for the last ten years” and described the case as a continuation of a “witch hunt.” ED […]

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Jammu BJP MLAs protest against Urdu mandate

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

BJP MLAs in Jammu staged a protest outside the Civil Secretariat on July 14, opposing the government’s decision to make Urdu a compulsory language requirement for the Naib Tehsildar recruitment examination. The legislators demanded that the order be rolled back, arguing that it discriminates against aspirants from non-Urdu-speaking regions of the Union Territory. BJP

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Congress Set to Target Govt in Monsoon Session

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

The Monsoon Session of Parliament is set to begin on July 21 and extend until August 21. The Congress party has announced plans to raise several critical issues aimed at cornering the government, leading to expectations of a contentious session. Key Issues in Focus Congress MPs will focus on four major topics: security lapses during the Pahalgam […]

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Rahul Gandhi Slams Jaishankar’s SCO Talk in Beijing

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has criticised External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for “briefing” Chinese President Xi Jinping during the SCO foreign ministers’ meeting in Beijing. Gandhi accused the move of undermining India’s foreign policy and labelled it a “full‑blown circus.” Context of the SCO Engagement This high‑level interaction marks Jaishankar’s first visit

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Shinde Warns Shiv Sena Leaders On Discipline

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has issued a strict warning to his Shiv Sena faction leaders and MLAs, urging them to uphold discipline in public life. Speaking at a closed-door party meeting in Dadar, Shinde cautioned members not to test his patience, saying, “Don’t compel me to take action.” Concern Over Recent Controversies The […]