National

Dhankhar Slams 1976 Preamble Edits as “Sacrilege to Sanatan Spirit”

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has stirred the constitutional waters by strongly opposing the insertion of the words “socialist” and “secular” into the Preamble of the Indian Constitution during the Emergency period. Calling the amendment a “travesty of justice” and a “sacrilege to the spirit of Sanatan,” Dhankhar said the Preamble is the “seed and soul” […]

Science Space & Astronomy

“India Looks Very Grand, Very Big From Space,” Says Shubhanshu Shukla to PM Modi

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

In a heartwarming live video interaction from the International Space Station, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s first astronaut aboard the ISS, told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that “India looks very grand, very big from space.” The conversation, which lasted nearly 18 minutes, marked a symbolic moment for India’s human spaceflight ambitions and celebrated the

International

U.S. Spends Over $800 Million on THAAD Missiles to Defend Israel

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

The United States reportedly expended over $800 million worth of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missiles within a span of just 11 to 12 days in its efforts to shield Israel from Iranian missile threats during recent escalations. The massive deployment marks one of the most significant uses of advanced U.S. missile defense systems […]

International

Swiss Tech Cuts Chernobyl Radiation by 47% Without Chemicals

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

A revolutionary technology developed by Swiss environmental firm Exlterra has achieved a major breakthrough in nuclear disaster cleanup, reducing radiation levels in the Chernobyl exclusion zone by nearly half within just one year. Without using any chemicals or excavation methods, the system has stunned global scientists by cutting soil radioactivity by 47% and airborne

International

13 Pakistan Troops Killed in Suicide Blast in North Waziristan

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

A deadly suicide bombing in Pakistan’s North Waziristan region has left at least 13 military personnel dead and several others injured, including civilians and children. The attack occurred on June 28, when an explosive-laden vehicle rammed into a military convoy near Mir Ali, a region known for frequent militant activity. The incident took place during […]

International

Pakistan Welcomes Court of Arbitration’s Ruling on J&K Hydroelectric Projects

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

Pakistan has expressed approval after an arbitration court delivered a decision concerning India’s hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). The tribunal’s verdict significantly constrains India’s ability to proceed unilaterally on certain run-of-river hydropower schemes on rivers allocated to Pakistan under the bilateral

Business Markets

FPIs Infuse Over ₹13,000 Crore Into Indian Markets in a Week

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

India witnessed a substantial surge in foreign capital inflow last week as Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) injected a net ₹13,107.54 crore into the Indian markets during the week ending June 27. The investment spanned both equities and debt instruments, indicating a broad-based return of international investor confidence in India’s economic outlook and policy framework.

National

Post Offices Across India to Accept Digital Payments from August

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

India Post is set to undergo a major digital transformation beginning August 2025, as all post office counters across the country will start accepting digital payments, including UPI-based QR code transactions. This upgrade is being implemented as part of the department’s new IT 2.0 system, which resolves longstanding technical limitations that previously restricted post

Business Industry

Tata Sons to Launch ₹500 Crore Trust for Air India Crash Victims’ Families

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

Tata Sons has announced a dedicated ₹500 crore trust to support families affected by the Air India Flight AI‑171 crash near Ahmedabad on June 12. The proposal, presented by Chairman N Chandrasekaran, demonstrates the Group’s commitment to enduring care for those impacted by the tragedy. The AI‑171 Trust will provide a range of assistance, including compensation, medical

Agriculture National

India Shifts from Rice Surplus to Ethanol Supply

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

India has adopted a novel strategy by converting its record rice surplus into ethanol, marking a significant step toward resource efficiency and rural prosperity. Facing bumper rice harvests and rising stockpiles—compared to previous seasons—government and industry have pivoted to ethanol blending as an effective outlet for excess produce. Rice Ethanol The government has