Omar Abdullah Ready to Dissolve J&K Assembly if Statehood Restored

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

North India State News

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has signaled a major willingness to relinquish power, declaring he is prepared to recommend the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly and oversee fresh elections the moment full statehood is granted to the region. Speaking during a public

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Court Denies Activist Navlakha’s Request To Live In Delhi

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

A National Investigation Agency (NIA) court has refused the plea of senior activist Gautam Navlakha to shift his residence from Pune to Delhi during legal proceedings related to the Elgar Parishad–Bhima Koregaon case. The court upheld the existing bail conditions, requiring him to remain in Pune under restrictive measures. Navlakha, known for his human rights […]

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Delhi Under Yellow Alert as IMD Warns of Intensifying Monsoon Showers

By BPN News Desk June 18, 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi today, cautioning residents about intensifying monsoon activity and the likelihood of isolated heavy showers accompanied by thunderstorms. The alert signals potentially disruptive weather conditions across the capital, especially in the afternoon and early evening hours. Delhi rains The day began

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Delhi Court Acquits Ex-Coal Secretary HC Gupta

By BPN News Desk June 7, 2025

A Delhi court has acquitted former Coal Secretary HC Gupta, along with ex-Joint Secretary KS Kropha and then Director KC Samaria, in a case concerning alleged irregularities in the allocation of the Mahuagarhi coal block in Jharkhand to JAS Infrastructure Capital Pvt Ltd. The ruling marks a significant turn in the long-running coal scam investigations, […]

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Delhi HC Directs Policy for Stray Dog Rehabilitation

By BPN News Desk May 29, 2025

In a significant move addressing the rising concern over stray dog populations in the capital, the Delhi High Court has directed the state government to frame a comprehensive policy aimed at the phased removal and rehabilitation of stray dogs from public streets. The initiative seeks to ensure both public safety and proper care for the […]

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SIA Raids Uncover Terror Links in North Kashmir

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

In a major counter-terrorism operation, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir conducted widespread raids across multiple locations in North and Central Kashmir on May 17, 2025. The action marks another step in the region’s intensified efforts to dismantle cross-border terror networks and their local facilitators. SIA Raids Kashmir The SIA teams launched

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UP Demolishes 429 Illegal Religious Structures Near Nepal Border

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government has intensified its demolition drive targeting unauthorized religious structures within a 10-kilometer radius of the Indo-Nepal border. As of Thursday, a total of 429 such structures have been razed. These include illegally constructed madrasas, mosques, Eidgahs, and other religious buildings found on forest or government land without approval

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Delhi HC Warns Ramdev Over ‘Sharbat Jihad’ Remarks

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2025

The Delhi High Court has issued a stern warning to Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, finding him “prima facie in contempt” for defying its earlier directive regarding disparaging remarks against Hamdard’s Rooh Afza. Justice Amit Bansal expressed concern over Ramdev’s actions, stating that he “lives in his own world” and appears to be “not in

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Delhi Airport Chaos: 200+ Flights Delayed Amid Storms

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2025

New Delhi, May 2 — Flight operations at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were severely affected Friday morning as heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds battered the National Capital Region. The weather havoc led to over 200 flights being delayed and several others canceled or diverted. According to official data, 154 departures were delayed, with […]

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Omar Abdullah: No Statehood Push Amid Pahalgam Tragedy

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 innocent lives, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has categorically stated that he will not exploit the tragedy to renew demands for statehood. Speaking during a special session of the Union Territory’s Assembly, Abdullah emphasized that moments of national mourning must not be […]