Terror Hideout Busted in Poonch After Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

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In a high-stakes counter-terrorism operation, Indian security forces uncovered a militant hideout in the Surankote area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, just days after the horrific massacre in Pahalgam. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, personnel from the Indian Army and Jammu and

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India Orders Nationwide Civil Defence Drills Amid Rising Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

In response to escalating security threats following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian government has ordered several states to conduct coordinated civil defence mock drills on May 7. The directive, issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), is part of a broader preparedness strategy to enhance civilian response in the event of a hostile […]

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India Intensifies Crackdown on Pakistani Imports via Third Countries

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, India has heightened its vigilance against indirect imports from Pakistan. Despite a direct trade ban, approximately $500 million worth of Pakistani goods—such as fruits, dry dates, textiles, soda ash, rock salt, and leather items—are reportedly being repackaged and relabeled in countries like the […]

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India Cuts Off Water Flow to Pakistan from Chenab Dam

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

In a bold move signaling a shift in strategic posture, India has stopped the flow of water from the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River into Pakistan. The decision comes shortly after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 Indian civilians were killed. The attack, widely […]

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Ajay Rai’s Symbolic Rafale Protest Triggers Political Firestorm

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

Congress leader and Uttar Pradesh party chief Ajay Rai has stirred controversy by holding up a toy Rafale fighter jet decorated with ‘nimbu-mirchi’ — lemon and chillies — a traditional Indian talisman. The visual stunt, carried out during a press conference, was a pointed jab at the Modi government’s inaction following the April 22 Pahalgam […]

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Indian Army Receives New Batch of Russian Igla-S Missiles

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

The Indian Army has strengthened its short-range air defense capabilities with the receipt of a fresh batch of Russian-origin Igla-S shoulder-fired missiles. The acquisition, estimated at around ₹260 crore, was conducted under emergency procurement powers to address immediate operational needs. This move adds another critical layer to the country’s Very Short Range Air

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GTRE Demands Full IPR and ToT for AMCA Jet Engine

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

India’s ambition to develop a next-generation stealth fighter under the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program has gained momentum as the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) sets uncompromising terms for engine development. GTRE has made it clear that any foreign collaboration on the AMCA engine must include full Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and

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Amit Shah Sets ₹2 Trillion Export Goal for NCEL

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

In a major policy push to elevate India’s cooperative sector on the global stage, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has announced a ₹2 trillion export target for the National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL). Chairing a detailed review meeting in New Delhi, Shah emphasized that cooperatives must move beyond domestic markets and position themselves […]

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Air India Halts Tel Aviv Flights After Missile Strike

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

An Air India flight from Delhi to Tel Aviv was diverted mid-air to Abu Dhabi after a missile strike near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport on May 4. The flight, AI139, a Boeing 787 aircraft, was within an hour of its destination when the crew received alerts of a security incident near the Israeli airspace. The […]

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India Boosts Kaveri Engine Funding for Ghatak, Tejas Mk2

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

India’s indigenous jet engine development has received a major boost, with the government approving additional funding to fast-track the Kaveri engine program. This renewed investment aims to accelerate the development of both the Kaveri Derivative Engine (KDE) and the more advanced Kaveri 2.0. Both variants are essential to future combat aviation platforms such as the