From Sacred Text to Street Prop: How the Constitution Is Being Misused for Political Theatre

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2026

Editorials Opinion

India’s Constitution is arguably the most respected document in the Republic. It is the foundation of the world’s largest democracy, the source of citizens’ rights, the framework for governance, and the safeguard against arbitrary exercise of power. For generations, Indians

South India State News

Delhi High Court To Protect Tharoor’s Rights

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

The Delhi High Court has said it will pass an interim order protecting the personality rights of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor in a case linked to alleged deepfake videos circulating online. The court issued notice on his plea and indicated that relief would be granted against the alleged misuse of his name, image, voice and […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Questions Time On Religion Cases

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

The Supreme Court has questioned whether it should spend extensive time hearing religion-related disputes when thousands of cases remain pending before the judiciary. Supreme Court On Religion Cases A bench of Justice B V Nagarathna and Justice M M Sundresh made the observation while hearing a matter linked to religious rights and marriage-related issues. The […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Refuses Transgender Act Stay

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2026

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, while seeking responses from the Centre, States and Union Territories on petitions challenging the law’s constitutional validity. Supreme Court On Transgender Amendment Act A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the court was not […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Dr B R Ambedkar Reforms That Transformed Lives of Common Indians

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2026

April 14 is not just a date on the calendar. It is a reminder of a revolution that quietly, yet permanently, altered the lives of millions of ordinary Indians. The birth anniversary of B. R. Ambedkar is not merely about remembering a towering intellectual or a constitutional expert. It is about acknowledging the man who […]

Law & Order National

SC Panel Seeks Withdrawal Of Transgender Bill

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

A Supreme Court-appointed advisory panel has asked the Centre to withdraw the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, saying the proposed law would remove the right to gender self-determination and reverse key protections recognised by the courts. The recommendation has added to growing criticism of the Bill from transgender groups, rights

National

Shashi Tharoor Slams New Transgender Bill

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has strongly criticised the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, calling it a deeply regressive proposal and warning that it could weaken rights linked to gender identity, privacy and dignity. His remarks have added momentum to the growing opposition from lawmakers and activists who say the proposed changes depart […]

Celebrity News Entertainment

Delhi HC Orders Action on Salman Khan’s Personality Rights Plea

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

The Delhi High Court has directed major social media platforms and online intermediaries to act on a petition filed by actor Salman Khan, who sought protection of his personality rights. The court ordered that his grievance be treated as a formal complaint and asked platforms to respond within three days. Allegations of Misuse of Identity […]

Business

Adani Enterprises Rights Issue Oversubscribed at 108%

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) has completed its ₹25,000-crore rights issue with an overall subscription level of 108 percent, reflecting strong investor confidence. The company received bids for 14.95 crore shares against 13.85 crore shares on offer. Public Portion Oversubscribed The public portion of the issue saw significant interest and was oversubscribed by around 30

International

India Accuses Pakistan Of Grave Rights Violations At UNSC

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

In a session of the United Nations Security Council, India strongly criticised Pakistan for what it described as “grave and ongoing human rights violations” in areas of Jammu and Kashmir under Islamabad’s control. India’s Statement At The UN India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, said that Pakistan treats fundamental rights as an alien […]