Defence National

India Sets Ambitious Tejas Production Targets for HAL

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

India has set ambitious new production targets for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to accelerate the delivery of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas to the Indian Air Force (IAF). Under the new directive, HAL will produce 12 Tejas jets in 2025, followed by an increase to 20 per year from 2026. The move aims to bolster […]

Government Policies National

Centre Introduces Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

The central government has introduced the Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha, aiming to modernize and consolidate India’s immigration framework. The proposed legislation seeks to replace four colonial-era laws, including the Passport (Entry into India) Act of 1920, the Registration of Foreigners Act of 1939, the Foreigners Act of 1946, and the […]

International

Maldives Faces Debt Crisis as Chinese Loans Raise Default Risk

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

The Maldives is facing a growing debt crisis, with fears of a potential sovereign default as external borrowings, particularly from China, continue to strain the nation’s financial stability. With debt levels soaring and foreign reserves depleting, the island nation is grappling with severe economic challenges. Rising Debt and Economic Pressure The Maldives’ total debt has

South India State News

Title: Tamil Nadu Unveils Rupee Symbol with Tamil Script, Sparks Debate

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

The Tamil Nadu government, led by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), has unveiled a new rupee symbol that incorporates the Tamil script, igniting discussions on linguistic identity and regional representation in national symbols. This move is part of the state’s ongoing efforts to promote the Tamil language and culture.​ Introduction of the Tamil-Inclusive Rupee

Op-Eds Opinion

Pakistan’s ISI and the Army’s Love for Proxy Wars: The Chickens Have Finally Come Home to Roost

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

By playing arsonist in its own backyard for decades, Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI, its military establishment, and its all-weather ally China are now watching as the flames threaten to engulf their own house. The recent hijacking of the Jaffar Express by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) is not just another unfortunate terror incident—it is a […]

Cricket Sports

Mickey Arthur Criticizes Pakistan Cricket Amid Coaching Feud​

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

Pakistan cricket finds itself in yet another crisis following a disappointing exit from the Champions Trophy 2025, which was hosted on home soil after nearly three decades. The team’s poor performance has reignited debates over management instability and internal conflicts, further exposing deep divisions within the coaching staff. Coaching Controversy and Instability

State News West India

Bombay High Court Allows Convicted Man to Undertake Haj Pilgrimage

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

The Bombay High Court has permitted a man convicted of electricity theft to travel to Saudi Arabia for the Haj pilgrimage, recognizing the religious significance of the journey and considering the delay in the hearing of his pending appeal. Conviction and Appeal Background The petitioner, Rahim Khan Sandu Khan, a 43-year-old businessman from Aurangabad, was […]

International

Pakistan Train Hijacking Ends; 21 Hostages, 4 Troops Dead

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

A deadly train hijacking in Pakistan’s Balochistan province has ended after a military operation that resulted in the deaths of 21 hostages and four security personnel. The attack, carried out by separatist militants, unfolded on March 11, 2025, when the Jaffar Express was ambushed, leading to a hostage crisis that lasted several hours before the […]

South India State News

Stalin Criticizes NEP as ‘Saffron Policy’ Threatening Tamil Nadu’s Education

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly criticized the National Education Policy (NEP), calling it a “saffron policy” that endangers the state’s education system and social justice framework. Addressing a gathering in Chennai, Stalin claimed that the policy is designed to impose Hindi and disrupt Tamil Nadu’s well-established educational model. NEP’s Language

National PMO

Mauritius Awards PM Modi Its Highest Civilian Honor

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

In a significant recognition of India-Mauritius relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (GCSK), the highest civilian honor of Mauritius. The award was presented during the country’s 57th National Day celebrations in Port Louis on March 12, 2025. […]