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What Is the Point of Subsidies When India’s Solar Push Is Becoming a Policy Failure?

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2026

India has spent years presenting solar energy as one of the defining successes of its development story. There have been headline-grabbing capacity targets, subsidy schemes for households, rapid rooftop installations and repeated assurances that renewable power will reduce electricity bills, cut import dependence and place India at the centre of the global clean-energy

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Four Days Wasted: The Opposition Squandered Its Biggest Opportunity to Question the Government

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2026

There are moments in parliamentary democracy when the political stars align perfectly for an Opposition. The government is under pressure. Public anger is visible. Multiple ministries are facing uncomfortable questions. Citizens are demanding answers. The media is following every development. Every speech has the potential to shape public opinion. Every question asked

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The BJP Lost My Vote the Moment It Withdrew Cases Against the Protesters

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2026

Governments do not lose the trust of their supporters overnight. They lose it one decision at a time. Elections are ultimately about faith. Every voter walks into a polling booth believing that the party they support represents a certain set of principles. Policies may change. Leaders may come and go. Mistakes may happen. But what […]

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A Protest Without Decency: The Ugly Side of the CJP Protest

By BPN News Desk July 27, 2026

For weeks, India’s political discourse revolved around the CJP protest. Television studios debated it. Social media amplified it. Political parties weaponised it. Supporters hailed it as a people’s movement, while critics questioned its motives. Like every major protest in a democracy, it generated passionate opinions on both sides of the political spectrum.

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The 350 kg Turbojet Engine: A Milestone for India’s Defence Industry

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2026

For decades, India’s defence discourse has largely revolved around platforms. Fighter aircraft dominate headlines. Missile launches generate national celebrations. Aircraft carriers, submarines and tanks become visible symbols of military strength. These platforms are undoubtedly important, but they are only the final products of a much deeper technological

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From Taxpayers to Students, Why India’s Anger Converged

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2026

The CJP protests will almost certainly be remembered for the images that dominated television screens: students occupying public spaces, clashes with police, traffic disruptions, fiery speeches, and eventually, a political storm that culminated in the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. For weeks, the national conversation revolved around one

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Street Agitations and Foreign Money: Why Modi and Shah Shouldn’t Back Down On FCRA Bill

By BPN News Desk July 25, 2026

The Anatomy of Modern Street Power Over the past few weeks, urban centers across India have witnessed a familiar spectacle. High-intensity agitations, spearheaded by platforms like the Cockroach Janta Party, have paralyzed city arteries, choked essential supply lines, and forced law enforcement into high-stakes standoffs. What is routinely presented to the public as

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Dharmendra Pradhan Resigned. Punjab and Karnataka’s Education Ministers Must Face the Same Test.

By BPN News Desk July 25, 2026

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned amid the NEET-UG controversy, ending one of the most visible political flashpoints in this year’s examination crisis. In his resignation letter, he said the interests of students and the nation must come first, and framed his exit as a way to keep students’ futures from getting trapped in […]

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Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns Amid NEET Leak Row – Political Responsibility Or Bureaucratic Escape?

By BPN News Desk July 25, 2026

The political fallout from the recurring failures of national examination infrastructure reached a boiling point today as Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan tendered his resignation from the Council of Ministers. Citing concerns over national unity, protecting students from legal tangles, and preventing anti-national elements from taking advantage of ongoing

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The Fake NEET OMR Episode Raises Serious Questions About Prime-Time Journalism

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2026

The cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination following the confirmed paper leak will be remembered as one of the most disruptive moments in India’s education system. For millions of aspiring doctors, the examination represents years of relentless preparation, immense financial sacrifice by families and the hope of securing a future through merit. When