Protect India’s IITs From Political Pressure Before Academic Independence Becomes a Casualty

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

The controversy surrounding IIT Bombay has raised disturbing questions about the independence of India’s premier academic institutions, the growing influence of external pressure groups and the responsibility of elected governments to protect educational excellence from political

Op-Eds Opinion

Eggs Allegedly Thrown at Ganpati Procession: Fadnavis Must Send a Clear Message

By BPN News Desk August 24, 2026

What happened in Mumbai’s Mazgaon on Sunday night cannot simply be filed away as another brief episode of tension during festival season. A Ganpati arrival procession was passing through the locality when organisers alleged that eggs were thrown towards the procession. The allegation immediately triggered anger, confrontation between groups and a massive police deployment

Op-Eds Opinion

Maharashtra Has Barren Land. So Why Does Development Keep Coming for Its Forests?

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2026

Maharashtra has cleared nearly 83,700 sq ft of forest land for two projects associated with Adani Group companies. Nearly 70,000 sq ft of this involves reserved forest and mangrove land in Raigad for Adani Cementation’s proposed cement terminal, while another roughly 13,800 sq ft of forest land in Amravati has been cleared for a gas […]

Op-Eds Opinion

CCTV, FIR, Yet No Arrest? Arrest the Shinde Sena Corporator Accused of Assaulting Doctors

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2026

An Assault That Should Concern Every Citizen A government hospital is one of the few places where society expects politics to stop at the gate. Patients arrive seeking treatment. Families look for reassurance in moments of fear. Doctors and nurses work under immense pressure, making life-and-death decisions in overcrowded wards with limited resources. Whatever differences

Op-Eds Opinion

Jalna School Row: Why Did Maharashtra Wake Up Only After Social Media Outrage?

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2026

A school annual day is supposed to be a celebration of childhood. It is meant to be a stage where children sing, dance, perform, build confidence and create memories for their families. Parents attend such events with pride. Teachers prepare students for weeks. School managements use these programmes to showcase discipline, culture and values. In […]

Op-Eds Opinion

AN OPEN LETTER TO CHIEF MINISTER DEVENDRA FADNAVIS: THE TIME FOR JUDICIAL PATIENCE HAS ENDED

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2026

Honorable Chief Minister, I am writing this with a shaking hand, not out of fear, but out of a rage that has become the common currency of every household in Maharashtra. I write to you as a father, as an uncle, and as a citizen who is utterly sickened. The Narsapur horror in Pune has […]

State News West India

Fadnavis Vows to Recover Nagpur Riot Damages from Accused

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2025

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced strong measures in response to the recent outbreak of violence in Nagpur. Addressing media after reviewing the situation, he made it clear that those found guilty of involvement in the riots would be held financially accountable for the destruction caused. “The cost of total damages caused during […]

State News West India

Maharashtra CM Advocates Legal Removal of Aurangzeb’s Tomb

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has expressed support for the removal of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in Khuldabad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. However, he emphasized that any action must follow legal protocols, as the site is under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Legal Constraints Due to ASI Protection Fadnavis

Industry

CM Fadnavis Inaugurates Solar Industries’ Drone Manufacturing Facility in Nagpur

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2025

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurates Solar Industries' drone manufacturing facility in Nagpur, boosting indigenous UAV production.

State News West India

Maharashtra to Scrap Outdated Government Vehicles for Modernization

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2024

In a significant step towards modernizing its transport infrastructure, the Maharashtra government has decided to scrap outdated government vehicles. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the initiative as part of a broader strategy to improve efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, and adopt environmentally sustainable practices. Outdated Fleet to be Replaced Fadnavis