International

North Korea Tests AI-Equipped Suicide Drones Under Kim Jong Un’s Supervision

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2025

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has personally overseen the test launch of advanced suicide drones equipped with artificial intelligence, signaling a significant technological leap in the country’s military capabilities. The tests involved both reconnaissance and attack UAVs, underscoring North Korea’s increasing focus on unmanned and intelligent warfare systems.

National

India Approves ₹22,919 Crore Scheme to Boost Electronics Component Manufacturing

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2025

In a major push to strengthen domestic manufacturing, the Union Cabinet has approved a ₹22,919 crore scheme to promote the production of electronic components within India. This initiative is aimed at reducing import dependence, enhancing export capabilities, and making India a global hub for electronics manufacturing. Key Goals of the Scheme The scheme is centered […]

International

Mehal Singh Babbar, Deputy Chief of Babbar Khalsa International, Dies in Pakistan

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2025

Mehal Singh Babbar, a top leader of the banned militant outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), has died in Nankana Sahib, Pakistan. He was suffering from kidney failure and passed away on March 24, 2025, at a private hospital. Mehal Singh had been a fugitive from Indian law since the 1980s and was wanted in multiple […]

Science Space & Astronomy

ISRO Successfully Executes Rolling Maneuver in Space Docking Experiment

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2025

In a major stride towards mastering space docking technology, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully executed a complex rolling maneuver using its SpaDeX (Space Docking Experiment) satellites. This marked a significant leap in India’s capability to perform advanced satellite coordination and in-orbit operations essential for future manned and

International

U.S. Government Considers Utilizing Gold Reserves to Acquire Bitcoin

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2025

In a bold financial move, the U.S. government is exploring the possibility of selling part of its federal gold reserves to purchase Bitcoin, aligning with a broader strategy to strengthen America’s foothold in the digital asset landscape. This development follows the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve aimed at reinforcing the country’s leadership in financial

International

Adani Restores Full Power Supply to Bangladesh After Four-Month Disruption

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2025

Adani Power has resumed full electricity supply to Bangladesh, marking the end of a four-month disruption that began in October 2024 over unpaid dues. The Indian conglomerate had previously halved the 1,600 MW supply from its coal-fired plant in Jharkhand, India, after Bangladesh failed to meet payment obligations amid an ongoing economic crisis. Full Power […]

Law & Order National

India’s Supreme Court Upholds Electoral Bond Scheme

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2025

India’s Supreme Court has upheld the legality of the Electoral Bond Scheme, a mechanism introduced in 2018 to facilitate anonymous donations to political parties. The court ruled that the scheme does not violate citizens’ right to information and serves to curb the use of unaccounted money in politics.​ Background on the Electoral Bond Scheme The […]

Real Estate

Maharashtra Government Excludes Stilt Parking Height from Building Limits in 12.5% Scheme

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2025

The Maharashtra government has introduced a key policy change to boost redevelopment projects under the 12.5% scheme by excluding the height of stilt parking from the overall permissible building height. The move is expected to ease long-standing redevelopment challenges in Navi Mumbai and provide greater flexibility in building design for plot owners and developers.

International

Putin Proposes UN-Supervised Interim Government in Ukraine

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed the creation of a temporary administration in Ukraine under the supervision of the United Nations. The suggestion, aimed at paving the way for democratic elections and potential peace negotiations, marks a bold shift in Moscow’s narrative surrounding the ongoing conflict. The proposal includes involvement from key global

State News West India

Train Services Disrupted Following Gantry Collapse at Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Site

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2025

Train services were severely affected after a segmental launching gantry collapsed at the construction site of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (HSR) corridor near Vatva in Ahmedabad. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on March 23, 2025, halting progress at one of India’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. Impact on