Congress to Launch Nationwide Protest Over Rural Jobs Law

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

National Politics

The Congress party has announced a nationwide protest beginning January 5 to demand the repeal of the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, which replaced the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. The party said the campaign will be carried out

National

Gig Workers Protest in Gurugram, Delay Deliveries

By BPN News Desk December 26, 2025

Gig economy workers protested across Gurugram on Thursday, 25 December 2025, leading to delays in food and delivery services for many customers. Workers associated with major delivery platforms gathered at several points in the city and temporarily logged off from their apps to press for better pay and working conditions. The action was part of […]

North India State News

Delhi Clean‐Air Protest Turns Violent at India Gate

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

A protest against Delhi’s worsening air pollution turned violent on Sunday near India Gate and C-Hexagon when demonstrators allegedly attacked police officers with pepper spray. The crowd had gathered to demand urgent action against toxic air quality, but tensions escalated when protesters blocked roads and refused to disperse. Authorities detained 15 people involved in

International

Nepal Imposes Travel Ban On Ex-PM Over Protest Violence

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

Nepal’s interim government has placed travel restrictions on former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and four other senior former officials following violent protests that shook the country. The ban prevents them from leaving Nepal, and they may also need permission to leave Kathmandu Valley. Commission Recommends Action After Unrest The move follows the recommendation of

International

Sheikh Hasina Backers Protest Yunus at UN

By BPN News Desk September 27, 2025

During the 80th UN General Assembly in New York, supporters of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina protested outside the United Nations headquarters. They chanted slogans such as “Yunus is Pakistani” and “Go back to Pakistan” aimed at Muhammad Yunus, the interim Chief Adviser of Bangladesh. Accusations by Protesters Protesters accused Yunus of political bias

International

Starmer: UK Flag Belongs to All, Not Far-Right

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the national flag should never be surrendered to far-right groups that misuse it to spread division. He made the statement after a massive nationalist rally in London where the St George’s Cross was prominently displayed. Far-Right Rally in London The rally, organised by activist Tommy Robinson on 13 September 2025, […]

State News West India

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 […]

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Diffuses Protest with Candy Gesture in Bihar

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

During his “Voter Adhikar Yatra” in Arrah, Bihar, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was greeted with black flags by members of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), who protested alleged derogatory remarks made at a previous campaign event. Rather than react aggressively, Gandhi stepped out of his vehicle and responded with an unusual and disarming gesture—offering […]

Business

Protesters Storm Brad Smith’s Office at Microsoft

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2025

Seven protesters, including current and former employees, entered Microsoft’s Building 34 and occupied the office of company president Brad Smith. The group, linked to the activist collective “No Azure for Apartheid,” staged a sit-in demanding Microsoft end its ties with the Israeli government. Security Breach Prompts Building Lockdown The demonstrators live-streamed the

National Politics

Opposition Leaders, Including Rahul Gandhi, Briefly Detained During Delhi Protest

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

Dozens of opposition lawmakers, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, were briefly detained during a protest in New Delhi on Monday. The demonstration was organised to oppose a major revision of the electoral roll in Bihar, with opposition parties alleging the move could disenfranchise millions of poor and minority voters. Protest Over Electoral Roll Changes Protesters