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Crude Oil Reserves Discovered on Freedom Fighter’s Land in Uttar Pradesh

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2025

A significant discovery of crude oil reserves has been made in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, on land owned by the family of freedom fighter Chittu Pandey. This find follows a three-month survey in the Ganga basin, which identified oil deposits at a depth of 3,000 meters. Exploration and Economic Implications The Oil and Natural Gas […]

Defence National

7th Tejas Mk1A Aircraft Rolls Out, Marking Key Milestone for HAL

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has achieved a significant milestone in India’s indigenous defense aviation program with the successful rollout of the 7th Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A jet, designated LA-5039. This event, which took place on March 25, 2025, showcases the progress of HAL’s ambitious Tejas program, demonstrating the company’s accelerated

Defence National

Government Signs ₹6,900 Crore Defence Contracts with Bharat Forge and Tata Advanced Systems

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has entered into significant agreements totaling ₹6,900 crore with Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced Systems Limited. These contracts aim to enhance India’s artillery capabilities and military mobility. Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) Bharat Forge, emerging as the lowest bidder, will manufacture 60% of the 155mm/52

Celebrity News

Kunal Kamra Summoned Again Amidst Ongoing Feud with Nirmala Sitharaman

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

Comedian Kunal Kamra has found himself at the center of controversy once again, this time with a second summons issued against him. The summons come as part of his ongoing feud with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, which has escalated due to Kamra’s satirical comments about the minister. Despite the legal pressure, Kamra has doubled […]

Economy National

WhatsApp Messages Help Uncover ₹200 Crore Tax Evasion

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently defended the provisions of the new Income Tax Bill, 2025, emphasizing the role of digital evidence in uncovering financial misconduct. The minister revealed that WhatsApp messages were instrumental in uncovering ₹200 crore linked to tax evasion through crypto assets. This revelation came during her address to the Lok

National

45,811 Cooperative Societies Under Liquidation in India

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

The Indian government recently revealed that a total of 45,811 cooperative societies out of the 8.32 lakh registered societies are currently under liquidation. The Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, provided these figures in a response to the Rajya Sabha, highlighting that as of March 2025, 6.37 lakh societies remain operational, while over 1.5 lakh are […]

National

India Faces $346 Billion Debt Challenge Amidst Pandemic Borrowing

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

India confronts a significant fiscal challenge with sovereign bonds totaling Rs 29.6 lakh crore (approximately $346 billion) maturing over the next five years. This substantial debt accumulation stems from extensive borrowing during the pandemic to support various relief measures. Government’s Debt Management Strategy To address this looming debt burden, the

Automobile Electric Vehicles

Maharashtra Government Withdraws EV Tax on Luxury Cars

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

In a significant development, the Maharashtra government has announced that it will withdraw its proposal to impose a 6% tax on electric vehicles (EVs) priced above Rs 30 lakh. This decision, confirmed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, comes as the state aims to support the growing demand for luxury electric cars. Luxury EV Market Growth […]

International

Trump Accuses Putin of Delaying Ceasefire Amid New Black Sea Truce

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has voiced concerns that Russian President Vladimir Putin may be deliberately delaying the finalization of a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine. While acknowledging that both sides seem interested in ending the conflict, Trump remarked, “I think that Russia wants to see an end to it, but it could be they’re dragging their […]

International

IMF Approves $1.3 Billion Loan for Pakistan

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

The International Monetary Fund has approved a $1.3 billion loan for Pakistan under a newly proposed 28-month climate resilience program. This package comes alongside the first review of Pakistan’s ongoing 37-month bailout program, which will now unlock a total of $2 billion in combined disbursements, including $1 billion from the previously agreed facility. The loan