Technology Telecom

HFCL Consortium Secures ₹8,100 Crore BharatNet Phase-3 Order

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

In a significant boost to India’s rural broadband infrastructure, a consortium led by HFCL has secured orders worth over ₹8,100 crore from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for the third phase of the BharatNet project. These orders, awarded under BharatNet Phase-3, aim to strengthen digital connectivity in rural regions, bringing high-speed internet to underserved

State News West India

Second Tiger Sighting in Sahyadri Reserve Marks Conservation Win

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

The Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) in Maharashtra has recently confirmed the sighting of a second male tiger, signaling a conservation success for the region. The tiger, labeled ‘STR-T2,’ was observed on October 28, 2024, nearly a year after the initial sighting of another male, ‘STR-T1,’ in December 2023. This milestone comes after a prolonged absence […]

Economy National

MSMEs to Access Collateral-Free Loans up to Rs 100 Crore: Finance Minister

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Saturday that India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) will soon have access to collateral-free loans of up to Rs 100 crore, enabled by a new credit assessment model developed by public sector banks. Speaking at the National MSME Cluster Outreach Programme in Bengaluru, she highlighted the initiative […]

International

Russia Offers India Nuclear-Capable Tu-160M Bomber with 12,000 km Range

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

Russia has reportedly offered India its latest strategic asset, the Tu-160M “White Swan” heavy bomber, which is capable of carrying nuclear weapons and has a remarkable 12,000-kilometer range without refueling. This bomber, one of Russia’s premier long-range platforms, could significantly strengthen India’s aerial strike capabilities, especially in the context of its

International

Trump Picks India Caucus Head Mike Waltz as National Security Advisor

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Florida Representative Mike Waltz, head of the India Caucus, as his National Security Advisor. Waltz, a retired Army National Guard officer and veteran, is anticipated to bring a strong, assertive stance on national security aligned with Trump’s vision to bolster America’s defenses. A Background in Defense and India-US

National

10 Killed in Manipur Encounter with CRPF, Kuki Groups Call Shutdown

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

In a violent escalation in Manipur, ten Kuki “militants” were killed in what Manipur Police termed as “retaliatory firing” after an armed attack on security forces in Jiribam on Monday afternoon. The exchange involved a group of armed men targeting a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) post around 3 pm in the Borobekra-Jiribam area, which […]

Law & Order National

CJI Sanjiv Khanna Prioritizes Clearing Case Backlogs, Affordable Justice

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, laid out a progressive vision for the judiciary, focusing on reducing case backlogs, making litigation affordable, shortening trial durations, and simplifying legal procedures. Justice Khanna, who will serve until May 2025, underscored the judiciary’s critical role in governance and its

Cricket Sports

Sports Ministry Clears India’s Blind Cricket Team for World Cup in Pakistan

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

The Indian Sports Ministry has granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and the Indian blind cricket team for their participation in the upcoming Blind T20 World Cup, to be hosted by Pakistan from November 22 to December 3, 2024. However, further clearance is awaited from […]

Cricket Sports

Gillespie Criticizes Cricket Australia’s Border-Gavaskar Focus Over Pakistan Series

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

Pakistan’s interim white-ball head coach, Jason Gillespie, has voiced concerns over Cricket Australia’s emphasis on the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, while the ongoing Pakistan white-ball tour has received little promotional attention. The former Australian pacer noted that Cricket Australia’s decision appeared to focus primarily on India’s tour, overshadowing

Cricket Sports

KL Rahul Eyes T20I Comeback Through Strong IPL 2025 Performance

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

Indian cricketer KL Rahul has set his sights on a T20I comeback, planning to leverage the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season as a platform to regain his place in India’s T20 squad. Rahul, who last played a T20I match for India on November 10, 2022, against England in Adelaide, was recently released by the […]