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Breaking Down The News: India’s Scramjet Breakthrough and What It Means for Our Future

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2025

On April 25, 2025, India quietly crossed a major milestone in advanced defense technology. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a ground test of a scramjet engine for over 1,000 seconds at Hyderabad’s Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL). Though it might sound technical, this achievement pushes India closer

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Trump Urges India and Pakistan to Resolve Tensions Independently

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2025

Following the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, that claimed 26 lives, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the rising tensions between India and Pakistan. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump expressed his confidence that both nations would manage the situation independently. “They’ll get it figured out one way or the other,” Trump said, […]

International

Russian General Killed in Car Bomb Near Moscow Amid Peace Talks

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2025

Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik, Deputy Chief of the Main Operations Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces, was killed in a powerful car explosion near his residence in Balashikha, a suburb east of Moscow. The attack took place on April 25, 2025, as Moskalik’s car was struck by a remotely triggered improvised explosive device embedded with […]

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208 Pakistani Nationals in Telangana Ordered to Leave by April 27

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2025

In line with the central government’s recent decisions, the Telangana government has directed all Pakistani nationals residing in the state to leave India by April 27. The move follows the revocation of visas issued to Pakistani citizens, amid escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan. State Director General of Police Dr. Jitender announced that all […]

International

NSF Director Resigns Amid DOGE-Led Budget Cuts and Grant Terminations

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2025

Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), has resigned 16 months before the end of his term. His departure follows significant budget reductions and grant terminations mandated by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk.​ The NSF faces a proposed 55% budget cut, reducing its $9 billion budget to approximately […]

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Delhi Waqf Board Properties Surge from 9 to 1,047 in 12 Years

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2025

In a startling revelation, the Union government informed the Supreme Court that Delhi’s Waqf Board properties have witnessed an exponential surge over the last 12 years. The number of properties rose from just 9 in 2013 to a staggering 1,047 by 2025. This surge was largely attributed to the 2013 amendment to the Waqf Act, […]

International

Pakistan Calls for Global Probe into Pahalgam Attack Claims

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2025

Pakistan has demanded an international investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 civilians dead in Jammu and Kashmir. Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif announced that Pakistan is “ready to cooperate” with an international inquiry to ascertain the facts surrounding the incident. He emphasized Islamabad’s willingness to allow inspectors to

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Pakistan Violates LoC Ceasefire for Second Night; Indian Army Retaliates

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2025

In a major escalation of tensions, Pakistani forces opened unprovoked fire at multiple Indian Army posts along the Line of Control (LoC) for the second consecutive night. The Indian Army responded promptly and firmly to the provocation, ensuring no casualties were reported on the Indian side. According to official statements, “On the night of 25th-26th […]

Economy National

RBI Adds 57.5 Tonnes to Gold Reserves Amid Global Instability

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) significantly expanded its gold holdings in the fiscal year 2024-25, adding 57.5 tonnes to its reserves. This marks the second-largest annual gold purchase by the RBI since 2017, highlighting a strategic shift towards strengthening financial stability amid rising global uncertainties. The RBI’s total gold reserves stood at 879.6 tonnes […]

Bollywood Entertainment Reviews

Ground Zero (2025) Review: A Quiet Salute That Walks the Line But Never Dares to Cross It

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2025

Rating: 3/5 In a cinematic landscape flooded with either loud patriotism or over-diluted secular appeasement, Ground Zero takes a middle road. Directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar and frontlined by Emraan Hashmi, the film aims to capture the emotional and operational reality of a soldier fighting terrorism on Indian soil—without the hyperbole or chest-thumping clichés.