East India State News

Assam Police Busts Pakistan-Linked Fake SIM Card Racket

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2025

In a major crackdown on cyber-enabled anti-national activities, Assam Police have uncovered a fake SIM card racket with alleged connections to Pakistan. The operation, code-named “Operation Ghost SIM,” was conducted in coordination with Military Intelligence and law enforcement agencies across three Indian states. Operation Ghost SIM: Uncovering the Network The

Defence National

HAL Unveils 5-Year Plan for Su-30MKI Super-30 Upgrades

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2025

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has launched an ambitious five-year roadmap to modernize 84 Su-30MKI fighter jets of the Indian Air Force under the highly anticipated “Super-30” upgrade program. The initiative aims to transform the frontline Russian-origin aircraft into a more lethal, network-centric, and self-reliant platform to meet evolving battlefield demands.

Law & Order National

Chief Justice BR Gavai Emphasizes Equality Among Democracy’s Pillars

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2025

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has delivered a strong reminder about the foundational structure of Indian democracy, asserting that the Judiciary, Legislature, and Executive are not ranked in hierarchy but are equals under the Constitution. His remarks come amid rising debates over protocol, institutional cooperation, and mutual respect between constitutional offices.

Science Space & Astronomy

ISRO’s PSLV-C61 Mission Fails Due to Third-Stage Anomaly

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2025

On May 18, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its 101st mission with the PSLV-C61 rocket, aiming to place the Earth Observation Satellite EOS-09 into orbit. While the initial stages of the flight proceeded nominally, the mission suffered a critical failure during the third stage, resulting in an incomplete deployment. Third-Stage Anomaly Leads

Defence National

India Grants Military Emergency Powers Amid Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2025

As Operation Sindoor continues to reshape India’s military and strategic priorities, the Indian government has empowered the armed forces with fresh emergency financial powers to fast-track procurement of critical defense equipment. A budgetary envelope of ₹40,000 crore has been sanctioned to meet immediate operational needs amid high regional tensions. Strategic Pause in

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J&K Police Invoke PSA Against 23 in Srinagar Amid SIA Raids

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2025

In a decisive move aimed at tightening the security landscape in the Kashmir Valley, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have invoked the Public Safety Act (PSA) against 23 individuals in Srinagar. This development comes as the State Investigation Agency (SIA) continues to execute widespread anti-terror raids across the region, intensifying efforts to dismantle terror

International

Trump Claims Credit for Averting India-Pakistan Nuclear Conflict

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2025

In a fresh round of public claims, former U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted that his intervention was crucial in averting what he described as a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan during the tense standoff that followed the Pahalgam terror attack. The comments were made during a Fox News interview, where Trump said […]

International

Spain Urges UN Action Against Israel’s Gaza Blockade

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2025

At the 34th Arab League Summit held in Baghdad on May 17, 2025, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez made a direct appeal to the international community, urging increased legal and diplomatic pressure on Israel to end its military actions and humanitarian blockade in Gaza. The summit, attended by leaders from across the Arab world, saw […]

Law & Order National

Chinese National Arrested for In-Flight Credit Card Theft

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2025

A Chinese national was arrested at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on May 14, 2025, for allegedly stealing credit and debit cards from fellow passengers aboard Air India flight AI-315 from Hong Kong to New Delhi. The suspect, along with three other Chinese nationals, is believed to be part of a transnational theft syndicate […]

National

MEA Refutes Claims on Jaishankar’s ‘Warned Pakistan’ Remark

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2025

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a strong rebuttal to reports alleging that External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar warned Pakistan ahead of India’s military retaliation under Operation Sindoor. The MEA has termed the narrative as a “misrepresentation of facts” and stressed that no prior intimation was given to Pakistan before the operation