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Pakistan Felt Psychological Impact of India’s Strikes – CDS Anil Chauhan

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

India’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, has stated that India’s long-range precision strikes in May had a strong psychological impact on Pakistan. He confirmed that the military operation, named Operation Sindoor, is still active and has not officially ended. Strikes Were a Response to Pahalgam Attack The operation was launched on May 7, […]

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India Clears ₹67,000 Crore Defence Deals

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

India has approved defence acquisition proposals worth ₹67,000 crore to modernize its armed forces. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, gave the green signal to several key projects aimed at enhancing India’s military capabilities across land, air, and sea. Armed Drones and BrahMos Missiles in Focus Among the major

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Indian Army Recalls U.S. Arms Supply to Pakistan

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

On August 5, 2025, the Indian Army’s Eastern Command shared a historic reminder that the United States had supplied over $2 billion worth of military equipment to Pakistan between 1954 and 1971. The message came through a social media post featuring a 1971 newspaper clipping under the banner “This Day That Year – 05 Aug […]

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Anti-Terror Operation in Kulgam Enters Fourth Day

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir continued their anti-terror operation in Kulgam district for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday, as the joint search and cordon operation showed no signs of winding down. The encounter, which began on Thursday, has already resulted in the elimination of two terrorists linked to proscribed outfits, with security forces […]

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Centre: No Formal Talks Held on F‑35 Jets with U.S.

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

The Indian government has clarified that it has not held any formal discussions with the United States regarding the possible purchase of F‑35 stealth fighter jets. The statement was made in response to a question in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh. Joint Statement Mentions Policy Review, […]

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PM Modi Warns Pakistan of Swift Response With BrahMos

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a strong warning to Pakistan during his address in Varanasi, declaring that any future act of terrorism would be met with powerful retaliation using BrahMos missiles manufactured in Uttar Pradesh. He said that even the mention of the missile’s name makes Pakistan uneasy. BrahMos Missiles to Be Made in Lucknow […]

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Encounter Breaks Out in Kulgam’s Akhal Forest Area

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Security forces launched a joint anti-militancy operation in the Akhal forest region of Kulgam district, resulting in the death of one militant. The encounter began late Friday evening and continued into Saturday, with operations still underway. Intelligence Leads to Search Operation Based on credible inputs, the Indian Army, Jammu & Kashmir Police, and Central Reserve

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Two Terrorists Killed in Poonch After Pahalgam Operation

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

Security forces on Tuesday shot dead two terrorists near the Line of Control in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter took place after troops observed suspicious movement along the border fence early in the morning. A brief gunfight followed, resulting in the elimination of both infiltrators. Initial reports indicate that the terrorists […]

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Indian Forces Kill Three Behind Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

Indian security forces have eliminated three Pakistani nationals who were allegedly responsible for the deadly April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Home Minister Amit Shah informed Parliament on July 29 that the operation—named Operation Mahadev—was carried out in the Harwan-Dachigam area near Srinagar. The three men killed were identified as Suleman (also

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Operation Sindoor Paused After Objectives Met: Rajnath Singh

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the Lok Sabha on July 28 that Operation Sindoor was paused on May 10 because all its objectives had been achieved. He clarified that the decision to pause the operation was made independently by India and was not influenced by any external pressure, including from the United States. Singh stated […]