Defence National

Russia Offers Su-57 Tech Transfer To India

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Russia has indicated that it is willing to meet India’s expectations for the Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation fighter programme, including technology transfer and local manufacturing. Senior Russian representatives stated that India’s conditions were “acceptable”, signalling a renewed push to deepen defence collaboration. India’s Air Combat Needs The Indian Air Force has been

Law & Order National

NIA Arrests Four More In Red Fort Blast Case

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

The National Investigation Agency has arrested four more accused in the Red Fort blast case in Delhi. These arrests add to the earlier two people already in custody, taking the total number of arrested suspects in the case to six. The agency has described the newly arrested persons as prime accused who allegedly played a […]

Expert Opinions Opinion

Pakistan Mocked Tejas While Its Own JF-17 Sat Grounded: The Hypocrisy Is Now an International Embarrassment

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

The Dubai Airshow 2025 has inadvertently delivered a masterclass in propaganda versus reality, and Pakistan has walked straight into its own trap. For two days, Pakistani social media warriors gleefully circulated self-invented tales of a non-existent Tejas oil leak, spinning dramatic narratives about “Indian humiliation” and “technical collapse.” But when the smoke

Law & Order National

Al-Falah University Probe Finds ₹415 Crore Fraud

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has informed a Delhi court that Al-Falah University and its associated entities generated ₹415.10 crore through allegedly fraudulent practices. According to investigators, the institution collected fees by falsely claiming full recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accreditation from the National Assessment and

International

India Steps Up Tanker Bookings for Middle East Oil

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Indian oil refiners have sharply increased the chartering of crude oil tankers from the Middle East as they brace for potential disruptions in Russian oil supplies. With new U.S. sanctions on major Russian producers set to take effect on November 21, refiners are securing additional vessels for late November and December loading from Saudi Arabia, […]

Business

ED Attaches ₹1,452 Crore Assets Linked to Anil Ambani

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached properties valued at ₹1,452 crore linked to industrialist Anil Ambani in a loan-fraud and money-laundering probe. These properties span key locations including Navi Mumbai, Chennai, Pune and Bhubaneswar. With this action, the total value of assets attached in connection with the group now exceeds ₹9,000 crore. Background of the

Business

L&T Wins Contract for New Army All-Terrain Vehicle

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured a significant contract to manufacture the Indian Army’s new specialised all-terrain armoured vehicle, the BvS10 Sindhu. The project will be executed at L&T’s Hazira facility in Gujarat, with BAE Systems providing technology support as the original developer of the platform. The deal was confirmed through a regulatory filing on

International

UK Warns Russia After Spy Ship Targets RAF Pilots

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

The United Kingdom has issued a strong warning to Russia after the intelligence-gathering vessel Yantar allegedly directed laser beams at Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots flying near its position north of Scotland. Defence Secretary John Healey said the incident was “deeply dangerous” and confirmed that the UK has deployed a Royal Navy frigate along with […]

International

PM Modi to Attend G20 Summit in South Africa

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Johannesburg from November 21 to 23 to participate in the G20 Leaders’ Summit hosted by South Africa. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that the Prime Minister will attend all plenary sessions and present India’s positions on global economic recovery, sustainable development and issues affecting the Global South. […]

National

India Among 7 Nations to Add 500 Million Urban Residents

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

A new UN DESA “World Urbanisation Prospects 2025” report projects that India, along with six other countries, will account for more than 500 million additional city residents between 2025 and 2050. The countries listed are India, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Bangladesh and Ethiopia. Together, they are expected to drive over […]