National

DGCA Allows Limited Flight-Duty Extension for Air India Boeing 787 Pilots

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has granted a specific extension of flight duty limits for two-pilot operations of Air India’s Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Under the new provision, Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) rises from 10 hours to 10 hours 30 minutes, and the Flight Duty Period (FDP) increases from 13 […]

Economy National

India’s Fiscal Deficit Hits 36.5% of FY26 Target

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

India’s fiscal deficit for the first half of the 2025-26 financial year stood at ₹5.73 lakh crore, or 36.5% of the full-year target, the government reported. The gap widened compared to the same period last year, indicating that revenue growth is lagging while expenditure remains elevated. Revenue and Expenditure Drivers Net tax receipts during April-September […]

National

PM Modi Claims Sardar Patel Could Not Unite Entire Kashmir due to Jawaharlal Nehru

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

On his 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that Patel aimed to integrate the entire Kashmir region into the Indian Union. He claimed that although Patel had succeeded in merging over 550 princely states, the aspiration to bring all of Kashmir into […]

Cricket Sports

Australia Beat India by Four Wickets in T20I

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

At the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia chased down a target of 126 to defeat India by four wickets in the second men’s T20 International. Mitch Marsh led the successful chase with a brisk 46 off 26 balls, hitting four sixes and two boundaries. Bowling Sets the Tone Australia’s bowlers put India under early pressure, limiting […]

Technology

Android Users Report Fewer Scams Than iPhone Users

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

Google has claimed that Android users experience fewer scam calls and text messages than iPhone users. The company said its AI-driven protection features block more than 10 billion potential scam attempts every month, including calls and texts. The announcement forms part of Google’s broader effort to highlight Android’s built-in safety tools and machine-learning filters

International

Prince Andrew Stripped of Titles and Forced Out of Royal Lodge

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

Prince Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles III, has been stripped of his royal style, titles and honours in a formal process initiated by Buckingham Palace. He will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. The palace confirmed that he has been asked to vacate his long-term residence at Royal Lodge near Windsor Castle, […]

International

Xi Jinping Attends 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Gyeongju, South Korea, to participate in the 32nd meeting of the Asia‑Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ forum. During his address, Xi reiterated China’s commitment to defending free trade and multilateral economic cooperation amid global uncertainty. Core Messages and Commitments In his opening remarks, Xi

East India State News

NDA Promises One Crore Jobs in Bihar Manifesto

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) unveiled its election manifesto, titled “Sankalp Patra,” for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections in Patna on October 31, 2025. The alliance has promised to generate over one crore government jobs, establish mega skill development centres across districts, and attract new industrial investment to boost the state’s economy. The

Business

Air India Seeks Funding From Owners After Crash

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

Air India has approached its owners — Tata Sons (74.9 % stake) and Singapore Airlines (25.1 %) — seeking approximately ₹10,000 crore (around US $1.14 billion) in fresh funding according to Bloomberg News, . The request follows the June crash of its Boeing 787 on the Ahmedabad–London route and ongoing operational and financial challenges. Purpose […]

National

India Gains Chinese Approval for Rare Earth Magnet Imports

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

India has confirmed that select Indian companies have received licences from China to import rare earth magnets. These components are vital for India’s automotive, electronics and renewable-energy sectors. A spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that while details remain limited, the government acknowledges the approvals issued by Beijing.