Defence National

India Exports Pinaka Weapon Systems to Armenia

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2024

India has commenced the export of its indigenously developed Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers to Armenia, signaling a major milestone in its defense manufacturing and export ambitions. The move reflects India’s growing role as a global defense supplier, with the Pinaka system being a testament to its advanced technological capabilities. Strengthening Defense Ties

National

India’s Energy Demand to Grow 5.5% in FY25, Renewables to Lead

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2024

India’s energy demand is projected to grow by 5.5% in FY25, driven by rapid industrial expansion and rising consumption, according to industry forecasts. Renewable energy sources are expected to dominate new capacity additions, reflecting the country’s commitment to clean and sustainable power generation. Renewables Drive Capacity Expansion With renewable energy

State News

Supreme Court Panel Flags Farm Crisis in Punjab, Haryana

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2024

A Supreme Court-appointed panel has raised alarm over the growing farm crisis in Punjab and Haryana, citing issues such as declining agricultural output and rising debt among farmers. The panel’s findings underline the urgent need for reforms to address the challenges faced by these two agrarian states. Low Agricultural Output and Rising Farmer Debt The […]

National Politics

PM Modi Slams Congress for “Appeasement Politics,” Targets Waqf Law

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress Party, accusing it of engaging in appeasement politics and undermining “real secularism.” Speaking at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, Modi specifically criticized the Waqf law, claiming it has no place in the Constitution. His remarks come just days before the Winter Session of […]

International

Global Conflict Threat Serious as Putin Intensifies Missile Warnings

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2024

Poland’s Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, has issued a stark warning about the potential for global conflict as Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to escalate threats against the West. Speaking after a hypersonic ballistic missile strike on Dnipro, Tusk described the situation as entering a “decisive phase” with the threat of worldwide conflict now “serious and […]

International

Ukraine Seeks Advanced Air Defense After Russian IRBM Strike

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2024

In response to Russia’s recent use of intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs) in its ongoing aggression, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to expedite discussions with international partners for acquiring advanced air defense systems. The decision follows a missile strike on Dnipro in eastern Ukraine on

International

Trudeau Criticized for Attending Taylor Swift Concert Amid Montreal Unrest

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2024

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under fire after being spotted dancing at a Taylor Swift concert in Toronto while violent protests erupted in Montreal. The video, which quickly went viral on TikTok, shows Trudeau enthusiastically grooving to Swift’s beats at her sold-out show at the Rogers Centre on November 23. The timing of Trudeau’s […]

International

UN Chief Condemns Attack in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

By BPN News Desk November 23, 2024

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the deadly attack in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which claimed at least 42 lives and left 20 injured. The attack, which targeted three passenger vehicles in the Parachinar area, occurred on Thursday, sparking widespread outrage and grief. “Attacks Against Civilians Are Unacceptable” In a

State News West India

Uddhav Thackeray Reacts to BJP’s Maharashtra Win, Questions Mandate

By BPN News Desk November 23, 2024

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray expressed disbelief at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance’s overwhelming victory in the state assembly elections. Speaking to reporters, Thackeray said he was shocked by the outcome, especially given the stark contrast to the Maha Vikas Aghadi’s (MVA) strong performance in the Lok Sabha elections

State News West India

PM Modi Hails Maharashtra Poll Victory, Slams Opposition

By BPN News Desk November 23, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the BJP’s decisive victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections, calling it a “historic verdict” and a rejection of the opposition’s negative politics. Addressing party workers at the BJP headquarters, PM Modi emphasized that the results reflect the people’s preference for stability, development, and