Anti-Terror Operation Underway in Kishtwar

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2026

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Security forces have launched an anti-terror operation in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir to track down a group of suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists. The operation, which began earlier this month, has been intensified amid difficult terrain and snowfall as

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Survey Warns Cash Transfers Strain State Finances

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2026

India’s Economic Survey 2025–26 has warned that the rapid expansion of unconditional cash transfers (UCTs) by several state governments is putting pressure on public finances and may weaken their ability to invest in long-term growth. The report said UCTs are increasingly taking up a larger share of state welfare spending and contributing to rising revenue […]

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Budget Session 2026: Parliament Day 2 Highlights

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

The second day of the Budget Session 2026 saw Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman table the Economic Survey 2025–26 in the Lok Sabha. The survey outlined the government’s assessment of the Indian economy, covering growth trends, fiscal position and key challenges ahead of the Union Budget. PM Modi Addresses Media Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the […]

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India Says US Trade Pact Nearing Finalisation

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

India has said it has made “very significant progress” in negotiations with the United States on a bilateral trade agreement, indicating that the deal is close to being finalised. Officials described the talks as being in the advanced stage, with most major issues already resolved. Talks in Advanced Stage Government sources said discussions have moved […]

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Piyush Goyal Hails India-EU Free Trade Agreement

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a long-pending free trade agreement, with Piyush Goyal calling it a major milestone for India’s global trade strategy. Goyal said the agreement reflects India’s growing economic strength and its ability to negotiate on equal terms with major global blocs. Goyal on India’s Trade Gains The commerce […]

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India, EU Sign ‘Mother of All’ Free Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk January 27, 2026

India and the European Union have formally signed a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement, ending nearly two decades of negotiations. Leaders from both sides described the pact as the “mother of all trade deals”, highlighting its scale and economic significance. Key Features of the Agreement The agreement provides for phased reduction and elimination of tariffs on […]

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Indian Army to Monitor Low-Altitude Airspace Along Borders

By BPN News Desk January 27, 2026

The Indian Army has been assigned the responsibility of monitoring low-altitude airspace along India’s borders with China and Pakistan to strengthen surveillance against emerging aerial threats. The move is aimed at improving detection and response to drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, and other low-flying objects increasingly used for surveillance and infiltration. New

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IAF Air Superiority Key to Operation Sindoor Ceasefire – Swiss Study

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

The Indian Air Force played a decisive role in establishing air superiority during Operation Sindoor, a military operation launched amid heightened tensions with Pakistan earlier this year. Senior defence officials said the IAF’s control of the airspace significantly shaped the course of the conflict and limited Pakistan’s operational options. Impact on Conflict Outcome

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EU Chief Says “Successful India” Makes World More Stable

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that a “successful India” makes the world “more stable, prosperous and secure”, a remark made during her India visit as New Delhi and the European Union prepare for summit-level talks. In a public message after attending India’s Republic Day celebrations, von der Leyen described her participation as […]

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Rajasthan Police Seize 9,550 kg Explosives Ahead of Republic Day

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

Police in Rajasthan’s Nagaur district seized a massive stockpile of explosives and explosive materials from a farm in Harsaur village on the eve of Republic Day. During a late-night raid on January 25, officers recovered 9,550 kg of ammonium nitrate stored in 187 sacks along with detonators and fuse wires. A 58-year-old man, identified as […]