Defence National

Nearly Half of Funds for J&K Border Bunkers Remain Unused

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

In a concerning revelation, a Right to Information (RTI) query has exposed that nearly half of the central government’s funds allocated for constructing underground bunkers along the border districts of Jammu & Kashmir remain unused. Between 2020–21 and 2024–25, the Centre allocated ₹242.77 crore, yet only ₹129.68 crore, or 53.4%, has been spent. This underutilisation

Defence National

Indian Defence Attache Claims Jets Lost in Op Sindoor Amid Political Constraints

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

A recently disclosed statement from India’s defence attaché has revealed that the Indian Air Force lost fighter jets during Operation Sindoor, but was constrained from deploying full military capability due to political directives. The revelation sheds light on the impact of political decisions on operational strategy and asset deployment in sensitive military missions.

International

U.S. Supplier Delays Stall India’s Tejas and Apache Military Programs

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

India’s Tejas Mk-1A fighter jets and AH-64E Apache helicopter programs are facing significant setbacks due to delays by U.S. defense giants GE Aerospace and Boeing. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has confirmed that both the Indian Air Force and Indian Army are impacted, raising concerns over India’s dependence on foreign suppliers for key military assets. Tejas […]

International

Russia Launches Largest Aerial Assault on Ukraine to Date

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

In the early hours of June 29, Ukraine endured the most extensive aerial assault of the war, with Russia launching a staggering 537 aerial weapons—comprising of 477 drones and 60 missiles—in a coordinated overnight barrage spanning multiple regions. Unprecedented Scale of the Strike Officials have confirmed that this marks the most massive single assault since […]

International

Senate Narrowly Advances Trump’s “Big Beautiful” Tax-Spending Bill

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending legislation has crossed a critical procedural hurdle in the U.S. Senate, passing by a narrow 51–49 vote. Branded the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” by the president, the 940-page proposal now heads into a tense final stretch as the GOP scrambles to unify ahead of a full vote […]

Cricket Sports

ICC Reports $474 Million Surplus Driven by T20 World Cup

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled a robust financial performance for the year ending December 31, 2024, recording a net surplus of $474 million. This strong result reflects a well-managed balance between expanding revenues and disciplined cost control. T20 World Cup: The Revenue Powerhouse The standout source of income was the ICC Men’s T20 […]

International

Xi Jinping Removes Top Naval and Nuclear Officials in Military Shake-up

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

In a decisive move underscoring his tightening grip on China’s military and defence apparatus, President Xi Jinping has removed Vice Admiral Li Hanjun—former chief of staff of the People’s Liberation Army Navy—and senior nuclear scientist Liu Shipeng from their positions within the National People’s Congress. The shake-up also saw General Miao Hua, a key figure […]

Northeast India State News

BJP Pushes to Reinstate Elected Government in Manipur

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh announced that the BJP-led central government is actively working to restore a democratically elected government in Manipur. Speaking at a BJP event in Imphal on June 28, Singh emphasized that the restoration of electoral governance remains the key priority now that peace and stability have largely returned to the […]

International

India Imposes Duties on Chinese Chemicals Amid Fertiliser Squeeze

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

India has stepped up trade actions against China by imposing anti-dumping duties on a range of Chinese chemical imports, even as the country faces a worrying shortage of specialty fertilisers ahead of the critical sowing season. The developments mark an intensification of economic tensions between the two Asian giants. New Tariffs Target Chinese Chemicals The […]

National

Air India Flight Returns to Mumbai After Burning Smell Aboard

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

An Air India flight bound for Delhi returned to Mumbai shortly after takeoff when crew and passengers detected a strong burning smell in the cabin. The crew promptly decided to return to Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, citing safety as the top priority. Upon landing, engineers and technicians boarded the aircraft to conduct a […]