International

Pakistan PM Offers Talks Amid Post-Op Sindoor Tension

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended a call for peace talks with India, urging a resolution to longstanding disputes, particularly Kashmir. Addressing personnel at the Kamra Airbase on Wednesday, Sharif said, “We are ready to talk with it (India) for peace.” This statement marks a notable softening of tone following recent hostilities. The remarks […]

National

Israel Backs India’s Anti-Terror Stand, Lauds Op Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

In a significant show of strategic solidarity, Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Defence, Major General (Res) Amir Baram, held a crucial conversation today with India’s Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh. The Israeli official expressed full support for India’s position in its ongoing counter-terrorism operations, particularly commending the

National

India Revokes Celebi Aviation’s Security Clearance

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

On May 15, 2025, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) revoked the security clearance of Çelebi Airport Services India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Turkey-based Çelebi Aviation Holding. The move was described as being “in the interest of national security.” Çelebi, which has operated in India since 2008, played a crucial role in ground […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court to Hear Interim Stay Pleas on Waqf Amendment Act 2025 on May 20

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

The Supreme Court of India will dedicate the entire day on May 20, 2025, to hear arguments on interim stay petitions related to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The hearing will be conducted by a bench led by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, following the transfer of the matter from outgoing CJI Sanjiv Khanna, […]

Defence National

Tejas Mk1A Showcased with Astra Mk-1 and ASRAAM Missiles

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

India’s indigenous fighter aircraft program marked another major milestone as the Tejas Mk1A was recently spotted in a combat-ready air-to-air configuration, carrying both the Astra Mk-1 and ASRAAM missiles. The development reaffirms the Tejas Mk1A’s role as a key frontline platform in the Indian Air Force’s modernization plans. Enhanced Air-to-Air Configuration The Tejas

Economy National

RBI Poised for Rate Cuts as Inflation Drops Below 4%

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

India’s retail inflation has fallen below the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) target for three straight months, triggering widespread anticipation of interest rate cuts. With consumer inflation easing to 3.16% in April 2025—its lowest in six years—economists forecast a series of repo rate reductions aimed at reviving domestic demand and investment. Inflation Trends and

Defence National

India Jammed Chinese Air Defences Used by Pakistan

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

In a remarkable display of electronic warfare and air superiority, the Indian Air Force successfully jammed and bypassed Chinese-supplied air defence systems used by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. The mission, which ran from May 7 to 10, was launched in response to a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam region that claimed 26 […]

Business Industry

India Approves ₹3,706 Cr Semiconductor Plant in Jewar

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

In a major step toward strengthening India’s semiconductor ecosystem, the Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of the country’s sixth semiconductor manufacturing unit. The ₹3,706 crore facility will be developed in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, through a joint venture between HCL and Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn. HCL-Foxconn Semiconductor Plant in Jewar The plant

Business Industry

RBI Reviews E-Wallets After BluSmart’s Collapse

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched a detailed review of digital wallets tied to app-based services, following the sudden collapse of BluSmart, an all-electric taxi service. The move comes in response to mounting complaints from users who were left unable to recover funds stored in BluSmart’s internal wallet system. BluSmart’s Sudden Shutdown BluSmart […]

International

Rogue Communication Devices Found in Chinese Inverters

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

U.S. energy authorities have discovered unauthorized communication components embedded in Chinese-manufactured solar inverters, raising serious national and international cybersecurity alarms. These inverters play a crucial role in connecting renewable energy sources, such as solar panels and wind turbines, to the main power grid, making the discovery particularly