Business Industry

Safran Group to Establish First Overseas Defence Electronics Unit in India

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2024

In a significant move reflecting the deepening strategic relationship between India and France, French defence giant Safran Group has indicated its intent to establish its first Defence Electronics unit outside France in India. This development was discussed during a two-day strategic dialogue between India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and top French

South India State News

Ladakh Activist Sonam Wangchuk Released After 36 Hours

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2024

Ladakh climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was detained for nearly 36 hours as his ‘Delhi Chalo Padyatra’ approached the national capital, has been released. The Union Home Ministry has assured Wangchuk of a meeting with either Prime Minister Narendra Modi or President Droupadi Murmu soon to discuss the concerns of Ladakh and its people. Detention […]

South India State News

CM Naidu Abolishes Garbage Tax, Encourages Swachh Andhra Initiative

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2024

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced the abolition of the garbage tax imposed during the previous YSRC regime, as part of his efforts to promote cleanliness and civic responsibility across the state. The Chief Minister made the announcement during the Swachhta Hi Seva programme in Machilipatnam on Wednesday, which was organized to […]

North India State News

Doctor Shot Dead Inside Delhi Hospital by Two Minors

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2024

A shocking incident unfolded at Neema Hospital in Delhi’s Jaitpur area on Wednesday when a doctor, identified as Javed Akhtar, was shot dead inside his cabin by two individuals seeking medical attention. According to the police, the assailants, both minors, had come to the hospital for treatment before requesting to meet Dr. Akhtar, a Unani […]

Climate Change Environment

IMD Warns of Harsh Winter as La Nina Set to Emerge

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2024

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning about an impending harsh winter across the country, attributed to the emergence of the La Nina phenomenon in September 2024. The monsoon withdrawal has already been delayed, signaling significant atmospheric changes that could lead to an exceptionally cold winter season. La Nina’s Effects on Winter Climate […]

National Politics

Prashant Kishor Launches Jan Suraaj Party Ahead of Bihar Polls

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2024

Renowned political strategist Prashant Kishor formally launched his political party, Jan Suraaj, marking his long-anticipated entry into electoral politics. Ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, the Jan Suraaj Party, under the leadership of retired Indian Foreign Service officer Manoj Bharti, will contest all seats in the state, offering a fresh alternative to

Uncategorized

Israel Condemns Iran’s Missile Attack, Calls It Unprecedented

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2024

In the aftermath of Iran’s recent missile strike on Israeli territory, Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, strongly condemned the attack, calling it an “unprecedented” act in the history of warfare. Speaking in an exclusive interview with India Today TV, Azar warned that Iran’s actions would not go unanswered and labeled the move a “serious […]

South India State News

150 Policemen Raid Isha Foundation Ashram in Coimbatore After Madras HC Order

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2024

In compliance with a directive from the Madras High Court, a team of 150 policemen conducted a raid at the Isha Foundation’s ashram in Thondamuthur, Coimbatore, on October 1. The raid, led by an Assistant Deputy Superintendent of Police and supported by three Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs), aimed to investigate allegations made against the […]

North India State News

BJP’s Surankote Candidate Mushtaq Bukhari Passes Away at 75

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2024

BJP’s candidate for the Surankote Assembly Constituency in Jammu and Kashmir, Mushtaq Bukhari, passed away at the age of 75 on Wednesday morning after suffering a heart attack. Bukhari had been battling health issues for some time before his sudden demise. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a son. BJP Candidate Dies […]

Business Finance

GST Growth Slows to 6.5% in September Amid Concerns Over Tax Buoyancy

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2024

The growth in monthly Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections further weakened in September, with gross collections rising by just 6.5% compared to a 10% increase in August. The total GST revenue for September stood at Rs 1.73 lakh crore, up from Rs 1.62 lakh crore in the same month last year. This slowdown comes […]