Defence National

India’s Defence Output Hits Record ₹1.5 Lakh Crore

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

India’s defence production reached a record ₹1,50,590 crore in the financial year 2024–25, marking an 18% increase from the previous year’s ₹1.27 lakh crore. Compared to 2019–20, production has nearly doubled, showing a 90% growth that highlights rapid expansion in domestic manufacturing. Why It Matters This milestone reflects India’s growing self-reliance in defence,

National Politics

Karnataka Leaders Demand Investigation into Voter Fraud Claims

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

On August 8, 2025, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is also the state Congress president, submitted a formal complaint to the state’s Chief Electoral Officer. The complaint followed a protest led by Rahul Gandhi in Bengaluru, raising concerns about possible voter fraud during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. What the Complaint Highlights Shivakumar […]

International

Bolton Says Trump’s India Tariffs Are “Enormous Mistake”

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton has warned that President Trump’s high tariffs on Indian imports—imposed in response to India’s oil purchases from Russia—could be a serious diplomatic error. He said these measures risk pushing India away from the United States and closer to countries like Russia and China. Why Bolton is Concerned Bolton […]

Defence National

Operation Sindoor: India Shoots Down Six Pakistani Aircraft

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

On August 9, 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, confirmed that during Operation Sindoor in May, India shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and one large military surveillance aircraft, believed to be an AWACS, using the advanced S-400 missile defense system. The surveillance aircraft was destroyed at a distance […]

International

Peace at the White House: Armenia and Azerbaijan Sign Deal

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

On August 8, 2025, Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a landmark peace agreement at the White House with the support of U.S. President Donald Trump. This treaty aims to put an end to nearly four decades of conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. What the Deal Includes Both countries agreed to stop fighting, restore formal diplomatic ties, […]

Science Space & Astronomy

India Makes Progress in Space with New Rocket Test

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

Skyroot Aerospace, a Hyderabad-based private space company, has successfully completed a major test of its Kalam-1200 rocket booster—the powerful first stage of its upcoming Vikram-1 launch vehicle. The test, known as a “static test,” took place at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. During this, the booster fired its engines while securely anchored to

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Pauses Bhopal Royal Estate Case

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

The Supreme Court has temporarily stopped a recent decision by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. That decision had sent a 50-year-old property dispute involving the royal estate of Bhopal’s last Nawab, Hamidullah Khan, back to the trial court for a fresh hearing. The estate includes palaces, land, and jewellery, estimated to be worth over ₹15,000 […]

National

India Says It Will Not Bow Down in Trade Dispute

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

India’s Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, asserted firmly that “India will not bow down to anybody” amid rising trade tensions. He delivered this message during a recent policy summit, emphasizing the nation’s growing self-reliance and economic strength. Rising Exports and Economic Resilience Goyal noted that India is expanding its export

Defence National

Operation Akhal Enters Ninth Day: Two Soldiers Killed

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

A fierce anti-terror operation called Operation Akhal is ongoing in the dense Akhal-Devsar forest area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district. As of Saturday, August 9, 2025, the encounter has now entered its ninth day, making it one of the longest such operations in recent years. Soldiers Killed in Action During a close combat confrontation […]

International

Israel Says It Won’t Occupy Gaza, Plans Civil Rule

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel’s goal in Gaza is not to occupy the territory but to remove Hamas and support a peaceful civilian government. He made this statement during a phone call with Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz, according to his office. Netanyahu’s Remarks on October 7 Attack Netanyahu described the October 7, […]