Defence National

India Bolsters Defense Capabilities with ₹2,500 Crore Contracts for Advanced Weaponry and Vehicles

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2025

In a major push to strengthen India’s military readiness and promote indigenous defense manufacturing, the Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth approximately ₹2,500 crore for the procurement of critical defense equipment. These contracts include the acquisition of the tracked version of the Nag Missile System (NAMIS) and 5,000 light vehicles to enhance the

Government Policies National

India Passes Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2025

The Lok Sabha has passed the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, introducing a new legal framework aimed at regulating the entry, stay, and monitoring of foreigners in India. The legislation is positioned as a key step toward strengthening national security and overhauling outdated immigration laws. “India is Not a Dharamshala,” Says Amit Shah Union Home […]

Business Industry

MSMEs Express Concerns Over New GST Invoice Management System

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2025

The rollout of India’s new Invoice Management System (IMS) under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime has triggered alarm among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), who fear significant operational and financial disruptions. While the new system is intended to improve tax transparency and streamline compliance, small businesses are grappling with a host of […]

Defence National

Indian Armed Forces Conduct ‘Ex Prachand Prahaar’ Near India-China Border

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2025

In a powerful demonstration of joint combat preparedness, the Indian Army, in coordination with the Indian Air Force and other defense elements, conducted a large-scale integrated multi-domain warfare exercise titled ‘Ex Prachand Prahaar’. The exercise took place from March 25 to 27 in the high-altitude terrain of Arunachal Pradesh, close to the Line of Actual

North India State News

BIS Raids E-commerce Warehouses, Seizes Substandard Products

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2025

In a sweeping crackdown on substandard and non-compliant products, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) carried out a 15-hour-long raid on March 19 at a major warehouse in Delhi’s Mohan Cooperative Industrial Area. The warehouse, used by leading e-commerce platforms, was found to be storing over 3,500 electrical appliances, including geysers and food mixers, either […]

National

India Advances Development of Small Modular Reactors to Achieve Green Energy Goals

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2025

India is moving forward with plans to develop three types of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as part of its push to expand clean energy and meet its ambitious 2047 green energy targets. These advanced nuclear technologies are designed to offer scalable, safer, and more efficient alternatives to traditional large nuclear plants, while contributing significantly to […]

Environment Green Energy

France Discovers Massive Natural Hydrogen Reserve Valued at $92 Billion

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2025

France has made a groundbreaking discovery that could reshape the global clean energy landscape. A massive natural hydrogen deposit, estimated at 46 million tons and worth nearly $92 billion, has been found beneath the soil of Folschviller in the Moselle region. This unprecedented reserve could elevate France to the forefront of the international race for […]

Defence National

GE Aerospace to Deliver 11 Additional F404-IN20 Engines to India in 2025

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2025

GE Aerospace has begun delivering F404-IN20 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) as part of its commitment to support India’s Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A program. Following the first engine delivery on March 25, 2025, the company has confirmed that 11 additional engines will be supplied by the end of this year, reinforcing India’s […]

International

Russian President Vladimir Putin to Visit India Following Prime Minister Modi’s Invitation

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit India, with preparations for the high-level visit already underway. The visit is expected to mark a significant moment in the ongoing strategic partnership between the two nations, reaffirming their commitment to deepening cooperation across multiple domains.

Op-Eds Opinion

Before Preaching to the World, Maybe Clean the Graffiti Off Your Temples: An Open Letter to USCIRF

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2025

If irony had a permanent address, it would be headquartered somewhere inside the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)—that paragon of virtue, that lighthouse of moral outrage, that ever-vigilant babysitter of other nations’ soul. And oh, how generous they are with their unsolicited advice. This week, in their annual performance review