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Uttarakhand on Alert for Heavy Rain

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2026

Uttarakhand authorities have placed emergency and disaster-response teams on high alert after forecasts of heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours. Officials warned that intense monsoon showers could trigger landslides, flash floods, waterlogging and further disruption across the Himalayan state. Uttarakhand Heavy Rain Alert The India Meteorological Department has forecast

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Two Firefighters Killed in Greater Noida Fire

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2026

Two firefighters were killed and three others seriously injured after a wall and an iron beam collapsed during an operation to extinguish a major fire at an electronic chip manufacturing unit in Greater Noida. Greater Noida Factory Fire Kills Firefighters The fire broke out at the industrial unit in the Ecotech-3 area during the early […]

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Gujarat Rain Alert Triggers Mass Evacuations

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2026

Gujarat has strengthened disaster preparedness as forecasts of heavy to very heavy rainfall prompted evacuations, school closures and round-the-clock monitoring across several districts. Residents have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel and waterlogged areas. Gujarat Heavy Rain Alert Issued Heavy rainfall has been forecast across Ahmedabad, Anand, Aravalli, Bharuch,

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Delhi Closes Cases Against NEET Protesters

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2026

The Delhi government has announced that no further adverse legal action will be taken against people booked for participating in recent protests over alleged NEET-UG irregularities. The relief will not cover individuals with prior criminal records. Delhi Closes NEET Protest Cases The Delhi Home Department said cases against protesters without criminal antecedents would be

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Delhi Police Seeks Takedown of Abusive X Posts

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2026

Delhi Police has written to social media platform X seeking the immediate removal of posts and videos allegedly containing derogatory, malicious and defamatory material targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other constitutional authorities. Delhi Police Seeks Removal of X Posts The notice asks X to delete or restrict access to the identified content and provide […]

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16 Delhi Metro Stations Shut Amid CJP Protest

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2026

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation temporarily closed 16 stations across central Delhi on Wednesday, citing security concerns as the CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar continued. Delhi Metro Stations Closed The stations closed until further instructions were Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Barakhamba Road, Supreme Court, Seva Teerth,

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Two Dead in Noida Building Fire

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2026

Two people died after a fire broke out in a residential building in Noida’s Mamura village on Wednesday. Around 50 families were evacuated as thick smoke spread through the multi-storey structure in Sector 66. Noida Building Fire Starts in Parking Area The blaze reportedly began in the ground-floor parking area while an electric scooter was […]

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Omar Abdullah Presses PM Modi on J&K Statehood

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged the Union government to honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to restore statehood, saying a promise made by the country’s highest elected leader should carry significant weight. Omar Abdullah Seeks Statehood Timeline Abdullah questioned how long Jammu and Kashmir would have to wait for the restoration

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3.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Baramulla

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2026

A mild earthquake measuring magnitude 3.6 struck Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district early Monday, July 13. No casualties or property damage were reported following the tremor. Baramulla Earthquake Recorded Early Monday The earthquake occurred at approximately 2 am and originated at a depth of 10 kilometres beneath the surface. The epicentre was located in Baramulla

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Prashant Kishor Says BJP Struggling in Bankipur

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2026

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party is struggling in the Bankipur Assembly by-election after its original candidate withdrew. Kishor is contesting the seat in his first electoral battle. BJP Changes Bankipur Bypoll Candidate BJP candidate Abhishek Kumar Sinha withdrew from the July 30 by-election, citing family reasons. The party