Defence National

India’s ATAGS Howitzers Deployed in Armenia Signal Defense Partnership

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2025

India’s Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), a 155 mm/52-caliber howitzer, has officially entered service with the Armenian Armed Forces. Recently surfaced images show the gun system deployed in Armenian camouflage and integrated with MT-LBu armored vehicles, suggesting full operational induction. This marks the first export of India’s premier artillery platform to

International

India Balances Turkey Trade Ties Despite Boycott Calls

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2025

India is treading carefully on its trade policy with Turkey, maintaining a strong export surplus even as domestic pressure builds to impose curbs. In the current financial year, India has registered a $2.73 billion trade surplus with Turkey, with exports reaching $5.72 billion and imports limited to $2.99 billion. Major Indian exports include engineering goods, […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Killing Quietly: The Feminization of Violence in Middle India

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2025

As Indian women in small towns gain access to digital tools, private mobility, and emotional autonomy, a new kind of violence is emerging—quiet, deliberate, and often chillingly methodical. The Myth of the Passive Woman Is Breaking For years, Indian society has clung to the image of the woman as the sacrificial, subdued half of the […]

International

Israeli Navy Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Boat with Greta Thunberg

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2025

In a high-profile maritime operation, Israeli naval commandos intercepted the British-flagged vessel Madleen early on June 9, stopping its journey toward Gaza. The boat was part of the “Freedom Flotilla,” a civil society initiative aiming to deliver humanitarian aid to the blockaded region. Among those on board were Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and French […]

Defence National

GE Eyes AMCA Engine Deal, Boosts Tejas Jet Support

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2025

General Electric has confirmed its keen interest in securing the engine contract for India’s ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program. Speaking to Indian media, GE CEO Larry Culp emphasized the strategic importance of India to the company and underlined GE’s readiness to support the country’s indigenous stealth fighter program. The AMCA engine partnership

International

Germany Launches Civil Defence Overhaul Amid Russian Threat

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2025

Germany has announced a sweeping civil defence plan to revamp and expand its national shelter infrastructure amid rising concerns of a potential Russian military threat in the coming years. The Federal Office of Civil Protection is leading the initiative with the objective of preparing for a worst-case scenario involving an assault on a NATO nation […]

International

Yunus Responds to Modi, Stresses ‘Mutual Respect’ Amid Tensions

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2025

Bangladesh’s interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Eid-ul-Adha greetings with a message highlighting shared values and mutual respect. The exchange, though diplomatic in nature, comes at a time when India-Bangladesh relations remain strained following recent political upheavals in Dhaka. In his letter dated June 6, Yunus

Defence National

DRDO Transfers Tech for Nine Defence Systems to Industry

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2025

In a major stride toward strengthening India’s defence manufacturing base, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has transferred technologies for nine land-based military systems to ten Indian companies. This initiative is part of a larger push to localise defence production and reduce dependency on imports under the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India

Law & Order National

SC Halts Probe into HC Judge After Rajya Sabha Intervention

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2025

The Supreme Court has formally discontinued its in-house investigation into Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court after receiving an official communication from the Rajya Sabha Secretariat asserting parliamentary jurisdiction over the matter. This move comes amidst controversy over the judge’s controversial public remarks, which had triggered calls for

Business Industry

Reliance Bets ₹5,000 Cr on Defence Aircraft Upgrades

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2025

Reliance Infrastructure has announced a major foray into India’s defence aviation sector by committing ₹5,000 crore over the next 7 to 10 years to military aircraft upgrades. This marks a significant moment in Indian defence history as it is the first time a private Indian firm is independently carrying out complete aircraft upgrades without direct […]