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Jaishankar Slams State-Backed Terror at UN

By BPN News Desk
At the 80th United Nations General Assembly, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar asserted that a “nation openly declares terror as state policy,” in a clear rebuke of Pakistan. He called such actions unacceptable and insisted that terrorism must be confronted firmly. Alleged Role of Pakistan While not naming Pakistan directly, Jaishankar accused a neighbouring
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Desert Sun Over Imported Gas: Unlocking Rajasthan and Gujarat’s Solar Potential to Reduce LNG Imports

By BPN News Desk
India has long depended on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) to meet part of its electricity demand, even though gas-based power contributes only a small share of the overall mix. This dependence comes at a steep cost, both financially and strategically. In 2024, India imported nearly 37 billion cubic meters (bcm) of LNG, worth around […]
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India Confirms Natural Gas in Andaman Sea

By BPN News Desk
India’s state-run explorer Oil India Ltd has officially confirmed the presence of natural gas in the Andaman Sea basin, in the Sri Vijayapuram-II well. This marks the first confirmed hydrocarbon occurrence in that offshore region. Well Details & Gas Quality The well is located about 17 km from the east coast of the Andaman Islands, […]
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PM Inaugurates BSNL’s Swadeshi 4G in Odisha

By BPN News Desk
On September 27, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated BSNL’s fully indigenous 4G (Swadeshi 4G) network in Jharsuguda, Odisha, marking a key step in India’s drive for telecom self-reliance. Scale & Reach Alongside the launch, he commissioned over 97,500 mobile 4G towers, including 92,600 sites using domestic technology, with an estimated investment of ₹37,000