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NCERT Class 7 Textbook Revamp: Mughals Removed, Magadha Empire Introduced

By BPN News Desk April 27, 2025

In a major revision of the Class 7 history curriculum, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has unveiled a new textbook that removes chapters dedicated to the Mughal Empire and the Delhi Sultanate. In their place, the focus has shifted to ancient Indian dynasties such as the Magadha, Mauryas, Shungas, and Sātavāhanas, […]

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Supreme Court Enforces ₹2 Lakh Cash Limit to Tackle Black Money

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2025

In a landmark move to tighten financial discipline and curb black money circulation, the Supreme Court has ordered the strict enforcement of the ₹2 lakh cap on cash transactions. The directive is aimed at plugging loopholes in the current system that allow large, unaccounted cash dealings to bypass scrutiny, particularly in property and legal transactions. […]

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Tarzan in the Tax Jungle: How the Indian Middle Class Swings from Salary to Survival

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

Meet Tarzan. He’s educated, salaried, law-abiding, and hopelessly optimistic. Every month, he swings into his office with a smile, his ₹60,000-per-month vine of hope tightly gripped—only to find that the jungle he’s swinging through has been cleverly converted into a maze of taxes. And the government? Oh, they’re not the ones building ladders or leaving […]

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MHA Reviews AFSPA in Northeast, Army Seeks Wider Coverage in Manipur

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2025

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is currently reviewing the implementation of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in the northeastern region, particularly in states like Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Assam. The reassessment comes amid sustained ethnic tensions, especially in Manipur, where security challenges persist since the outbreak of violence

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India Blames Extremist Support for Strained Canada Ties

By BPN News Desk March 21, 2025

India has held Canada’s past leadership responsible for the downturn in bilateral relations, attributing the strain to the support extended to extremist and secessionist elements within Canadian borders. The comments come days after a leadership change in Canada, where Mark Carney has taken over as Prime Minister from Justin Trudeau. India Criticizes Extremist Tolerance in

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Manipur Peace Talks Stalled Over Kuki Community’s Demand for Separate Hill State

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

In the northeastern Indian state of Manipur, peace negotiations have reached an impasse due to the Kuki community’s firm demand for a separate hill state. This development has further complicated efforts to resolve the ongoing ethnic tensions between the Kuki and Meitei communities. The Kuki Inpi, the traditional governing body of the Kuki people, was […]

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Mufti Shah Mir, Linked to Kulbhushan Jadhav’s Abduction, Assassinated in Balochistan

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2025

Mufti Shah Mir, implicated in the 2016 abduction of Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav and associated with human trafficking and ISI operations, was fatally shot by unidentified gunmen in Turbat, Balochistan.

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Indian Railways Restricts Platform Access to Confirmed Ticket Holders at 60 Stations

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2025

Indian Railways will allow only confirmed ticket holders on platforms at 60 key stations, including New Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata, to reduce congestion and enhance security.

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Macron Proposes Extending France’s Nuclear Deterrence to Protect European Allies

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron suggests extending France's nuclear deterrence to safeguard European allies against Russian aggression, emphasizing Europe's need for strategic autonomy and increased defense capabilities.

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India to Expedite Defence Procurement Process by June 2025

By BPN News Desk March 2, 2025

The Ministry of Defence announces reforms to streamline defence procurement, aiming to reduce timelines and promote indigenous manufacturing under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.