Defence National

India Must Raise Defence Budget to 2.5-3% of GDP: Rajesh Kumar Singh

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has said that India’s current defence spending, which is about 2% of GDP, needs to be raised to 2.5-3%. He stressed that the increase is vital to meet modern security challenges and technological demands. Plans for Annual Capital Outlay Singh noted that the government plans to allocate USD $25–30 billion […]

National

IT Minister Vaishnaw Switches to Zoho in Swadeshi Push

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that he has switched his office productivity tools to Zoho, the Indian-made software suite used for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. He shared the update on X, calling it his contribution to Prime Minister Modi’s Swadeshi vision. Call to Embrace Homegrown Tech Vaishnaw urged citizens, businesses, and government bodies

National

India VP Says Atmanirbhar Bharat Vision Made India Self-Reliant

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative has enabled India to achieve self-reliance in crucial sectors such as defence, space, and electronics. He made the remarks at his first public function after assuming office. Poverty Reduction & Basic Amenities Radhakrishnan noted that over the past 11 years, more

Business Finance

Karnataka Says States to Lose ₹1.5 Lakh Crore from GST 2.0

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has warned that the new GST 2.0 structure could cost states between ₹1 lakh crore and ₹1.5 lakh crore in lost revenue. Speaking to NDTV, he said the changes would unfairly burden state governments. Centre vs States: Who Bears the Burden? According to Gowda, the Centre is projected to […]

International

India, Morocco Sign Defence MoU to Deepen Ties

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

India and Morocco have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand defence cooperation. The agreement was formalised during a meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Moroccan counterpart Abdeltif Loudiyi in Rabat on 22 September 2025. Key Areas of Cooperation The MoU outlines collaboration in multiple strategic fields, including: Joint military

Op-Eds Opinion

China Silences a Wuhan COVID Whistleblower, the World Silences Itself

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

When the coronavirus first tore through Wuhan in 2020, the world was fed two versions of reality. The official one from Beijing painted a picture of control, order, and discipline — the virus was being handled, the people were united, the Party was in charge. And then there was the version from a lone woman, […]

International

Taliban Reject Trump’s Bid to Retake Bagram Base

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

The Taliban government has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to take back Bagram Air Base, which American forces vacated in 2021. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid called the demand unrealistic and urged Washington to respect Afghanistan’s sovereignty. Trump’s Position Trump has publicly stated that he wants Bagram returned “right away,” though no

International

Summit at UN Pushes Support for Palestinian Statehood

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

A high-level summit co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia opened at the United Nations, aiming to revive the long-stalled two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. Leaders attending the UN General Assembly are expected to announce formal recognition of a Palestinian state. Countries Recognising Palestine The United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal have already

Law & Order National

SC Calls Report “Unfortunate” Over Air India Fuel Cut-off Claim

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

The Supreme Court has termed the suggestion of a pilot-initiated “fuel cut-off” in the preliminary report on the Air India Flight 171 crash as “unfortunate.” The observation came while hearing a Public Interest Litigation filed by NGO Safety Matters Foundation. The court noted that blaming pilots based on cockpit audio without complete evidence was premature. […]

Defence National

BSF to Graduate First Drone Commandos Soon

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

The Border Security Force (BSF) is set to induct its first group of 47 soldiers as “drone commandos” within the next five weeks. The batch is undergoing training at the newly established Drone Warfare School in Tekanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Training Program Details The training covers drone piloting, surveillance, combat use of UAVs, and counter-drone operations. […]