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PM Modi Encourages Record Voter Turnout in Haryana Assembly Elections

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2024

As Haryana heads to the polls today, October 5, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on eligible voters to turn out in record numbers and exercise their democratic right. In a message shared on social media platform X, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of high voter participation and extended his special wishes to first-time […]

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Kejriwal and Sisodia Move to Rajya Sabha MPs’ Residences After Vacating Official Bungalows

By BPN News Desk October 4, 2024

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his ex-deputy Manish Sisodia have moved into the residences of Rajya Sabha MPs in Lutyens’ Delhi after vacating their official bungalows. The shift comes after both leaders stepped down from their respective posts and faced legal challenges, leading to the relinquishment of their previous ministerial accommodations.

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UP Firecracker Factory Blast Death Toll Rises to 5, Probe Ordered

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2024

The death toll from the explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in a village in Uttar Pradesh has risen to five after two more victims succumbed to their injuries on Thursday. The incident occurred on Wednesday in the Sirauli Police Station area, causing widespread damage and leading to disciplinary action against local police officials. Explosion […]

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Doctor Shot Dead Inside Delhi Hospital by Two Minors

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2024

A shocking incident unfolded at Neema Hospital in Delhi’s Jaitpur area on Wednesday when a doctor, identified as Javed Akhtar, was shot dead inside his cabin by two individuals seeking medical attention. According to the police, the assailants, both minors, had come to the hospital for treatment before requesting to meet Dr. Akhtar, a Unani […]

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BJP’s Surankote Candidate Mushtaq Bukhari Passes Away at 75

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2024

BJP’s candidate for the Surankote Assembly Constituency in Jammu and Kashmir, Mushtaq Bukhari, passed away at the age of 75 on Wednesday morning after suffering a heart attack. Bukhari had been battling health issues for some time before his sudden demise. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a son. BJP Candidate Dies […]

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Jammu and Kashmir Polls: Voting Underway for Final Phase

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2024

The third and final phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections commenced at 7 am on Tuesday, with voters across 40 constituencies heading to the polls. This phase covers 40 out of the total 90 seats in the Union territory. Historic Elections After Article 370 Abrogation These Assembly elections are the first to be […]

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Haryana BJP Expels Eight Leaders for Anti-Party Activities

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2024

The Haryana unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) expelled eight party leaders on Sunday for engaging in “anti-party activities.” The disciplinary action was taken after these leaders decided to contest the assembly polls as independent candidates, challenging the party’s official nominees. BJP’s Haryana state president, Mohan Lal Badoli, confirmed the

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Delhi HC Halts DUSU Vote Counting Until Defacement of Property is Cleared

By BPN News Desk September 27, 2024

The Delhi High Court on Thursday ordered the suspension of vote counting for the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections, scheduled for Friday, until all defacement materials such as posters, hoardings, and graffiti are removed, and public property is restored. A bench consisting of Chief Justice-designate Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela ruled that

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Himachal Pradesh Mandates Food Vendors and Eateries to Display Owners’ Names for Customer Convenience

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2024

The Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government has introduced a new regulation requiring all food vendors and eateries across the state to display the names and addresses of their owners for the convenience of customers. This decision was finalized during a meeting of the state’s Urban Development and Municipal Corporation on Tuesday. The mandate follows a similar […]

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Prominent Political Leaders in Jammu and Kashmir Face Electoral Test in Second Phase of Elections

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2024

On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, many prominent political figures from Jammu and Kashmir will face a critical test in the second phase of elections for 26 Assembly segments. Among the key candidates is former Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah, whose political future will be decided by voters in the Ganderbal and […]