SIT Clears Vantara of Alleged Violations

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

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The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) has given a clean chit to Vantara, the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The report submitted on 12 September 2025 confirmed there were no legal or regulatory violations. SIT’s Scope of Inquiry

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Mumbai Monorail Halts in Wadala; 17 Rescued

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

A Mumbai Monorail train stopped suddenly on Monday morning due to a technical fault, leaving 17 passengers stranded. The incident took place around 7:16 AM between Antop Hill Bus Depot and GTBN stations in Wadala. All passengers were safely rescued and shifted to another train. No injuries were reported. Cause of the Disruption Officials confirmed […]

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Cargo Ropeway Cable Snaps At Pavagadh, Six Dead

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2025

A cargo ropeway cable snapped near the Pavagadh Hill temple in Gujarat’s Panchmahal district on Saturday, leading to the death of six people. The ropeway, which was being used to transport construction materials, collapsed mid-air and caused the trolley to fall. Victims Included Operators, Workers, Others Officials confirmed that the victims included two lift operators,

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Noida Man Arrested Over Mumbai ‘Human Bomb’ Threat

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

Mumbai Police arrested 50-year-old Ashwin Kumar Supra from Noida after a bomb threat was sent to the Traffic Police’s WhatsApp helpline. The message claimed 34 vehicles in Mumbai had been fitted with “human bombs” by 14 Pakistani terrorists and that 400 kg of RDX would be used to trigger explosions. The threat coincided with Ganesh […]

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Mumbai on High Alert After ‘Human Bomb’ Threat

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2025

Mumbai Police declared a citywide alert after receiving a threat on the official Traffic Police WhatsApp number. The message warned that 34 vehicles had been fitted with “human bombs” and could be detonated during Anant Chaturdashi, part of the Ganesh Visarjan festival. Terror Group Claims Involvement The message claimed to be from a group identifying […]

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HC Orders Mumbai Streets Cleared by Sept 2 Amid Maratha Stir

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to clear all streets in Mumbai of Maratha quota protestors by Tuesday noon, September 2. The court noted that the agitation had gone beyond its allotted site at Azad Maidan, creating massive disruption to traffic, train services, and access to important offices in South Mumbai. Protest […]

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Mumbai Monorail Breakdown Strands 580 Passengers

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

A Mumbai Monorail carrying more than 580 passengers came to a halt on August 19 during heavy rains. The incident occurred around 6:38 pm between Chembur (Mysore Colony) and Bhakti Park stations after a technical snag disrupted power supply. The stoppage left the elevated train stranded for nearly three hours, causing panic among passengers. Overcrowding […]

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Municipal Ban on Meat Shops Sparks “Freedom to Eat” Outcry

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

A municipal order in the Kalyan-Dombivli area of Maharashtra has instructed all meat shops and slaughterhouses to remain closed for 24 hours on Independence Day, from midnight on August 14 to midnight on August 15. Civic Defense vs. Public Backlash Authorities say the measure is a routine civic directive issued annually since 1988 to maintain […]

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Pawar Says He Rejected Offer of 160 Guaranteed Seats

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

Sharad Pawar, leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction), said that before the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, two individuals claimed they could guarantee a win in 160 out of 288 seats for the Opposition alliance, Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). Pawar stated he was surprised by the claim and introduced the individuals to Rahul […]

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₹422 Crore Patna Flyover Develops Cracks After Rain

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

A newly constructed flyover in Patna, Bihar, built at a cost of ₹422 crore, has developed visible cracks just two months after it was opened to the public. The flyover, inaugurated in June 2025, is located near the busy Chiraiyatand area and was meant to ease traffic congestion in central Patna. Cracks Spark Public Outrage […]