Defence National

India Clears ₹1.1 Lakh Crore Defence Buys

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2026

India has cleared defence acquisition proposals worth about ₹1.1 lakh crore to strengthen the capabilities of the Army, Navy and Air Force, with nearly 98% of the planned procurement expected to come from Indian industry. DAC Clears ₹1.1 Lakh Crore Defence Procurement The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, granted Acceptance of […]

International

Eiffel Tower Shuts After Staff Protest Over BAPS Visit

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2026

The Eiffel Tower was temporarily closed on Monday after employees staged a walkout over allegations that female staff were moved away from their posts during a private visit by a delegation linked to the BAPS Hindu organisation. Female Eiffel Tower Staff Allegedly Sidelined The controversy stems from a Saturday visit by around 100 members associated […]

Economy National

RBI Drains Over ₹6 Trillion After Liquidity Surge

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India absorbed more than ₹6 trillion from the banking system on Monday after surplus liquidity surged to a record ₹11.6 trillion, prompting the central bank to intensify efforts to prevent excessive cash from fuelling inflation and financial-market distortions. RBI Withdraws Over ₹6 Trillion From Banks Banks offered ₹3.53 trillion in an […]

North India State News

Rahul Gandhi Attacks BJP Over Delhi Collapse

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP-led government of avoiding accountability after the deadly Satya Niketan building collapse in Delhi, arguing that repeated civic disasters point to failures in prevention and governance. Rahul Gandhi Questions Delhi ‘Triple-Engine’ Government The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha said Delhi now has what he called

Infrastructure National

India Plans Hydrogen Train Operations at 110 kmph

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

Indian Railways is working to increase the maximum operational speed of India’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train to 110 kmph after successfully completing trials at speeds of up to 120 kmph, Railway Board Chairman and CEO Satish Kumar has said. India Hydrogen Train Targets 110 kmph Speed Kumar said the train’s operational speed has currently been […]

North India State News

Amritsar Airport Drone Scare Diverts Seven Flights

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

Suspected drone-like objects spotted near Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport in Amritsar triggered a major security alert late Sunday night, forcing authorities to temporarily suspend operations and divert seven incoming flights. Seven Flights Diverted From Amritsar Airport Airport officials said the suspicious objects were noticed near the airport at around 10 pm

International

AfD Nears Power After Saxony-Anhalt Election Win

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has scored a historic victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, winning 43.8% of the vote but falling three seats short of an outright parliamentary majority. AfD Wins 43.8% in Saxony-Anhalt Election The AfD is projected to hold 39 seats in the 83-member state parliament, with 42 required for a […]

International

Netanyahu Orders Removal of West Bank Outposts

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the dismantling of unauthorised settler outposts in the occupied West Bank, amid growing scrutiny over settlement activity and violence involving Israeli settlers and Palestinians. Netanyahu Targets Unauthorised West Bank Outposts The directive applies to settler outposts established without formal approval from the

International

Trump Floats Renaming New Mexico ‘New America’

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the state of New Mexico as “New America”, sharing an altered map on social media in his latest proposal to change a prominent American geographic name. No formal process to rename the state has been announced. Trump Suggests ‘New America’ for New Mexico Trump shared an image on […]

International

Five Killed in Amazon Cargo Plane Crash in Miami

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

At least five people were killed and five others injured after an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport, crossed a nearby road, struck multiple vehicles and caught fire on Sunday. Amazon Cargo Plane Overruns Miami Airport Runway Prime Air Flight 7598, operated by cargo carrier 21 Air, was arriving […]