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Suspected Pakistan Drones Spotted Along LoC and IB

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir detected multiple suspected drones entering Indian airspace from the Pakistan side on Sunday evening. The sightings occurred along both the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) in the Samba, Rajouri and Poonch districts. Officials said the flying objects hovered briefly over forward areas before returning across […]

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Operation Sindoor Exposed Pakistan’s Failures: CDS

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

India’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, has said that Pakistan’s recent constitutional and military leadership changes were forced by failures exposed during Operation Sindoor. He stated that the operation revealed serious shortcomings in Pakistan’s military and decision-making structures, prompting hurried reforms. Speaking at a strategic forum, General

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Air Chief Urges Timely Delivery by Aircraft Makers

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh has stressed that aircraft manufacturers must adhere strictly to delivery timelines, warning that delays directly impact the operational readiness of the force. Speaking at an interaction with defence industry stakeholders, the Air Chief said timely induction of platforms is critical at a time when the […]

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Rajnath Singh Commissions Coast Guard Pollution Vessel

By BPN News Desk January 5, 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the Indian Coast Guard’s first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel at a ceremony in Goa. The induction marks a key step in strengthening India’s maritime environmental protection and coastal security capabilities. Role and Capabilities of the Vessel The newly commissioned vessel is designed to respond to

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DRDO Weapons Played Key Role in Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh

By BPN News Desk January 2, 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said weapons and systems developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation played a decisive role in the success of Operation Sindoor. Speaking at the 68th Foundation Day celebrations of DRDO in New Delhi, Singh said indigenous defence technologies significantly boosted the confidence and operational effectiveness of the armed

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DRDO Successfully Tests Two Pralay Missiles

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out a salvo launch of two indigenously developed Pralay missiles from the same launcher off the coast of Odisha on December 31, 2025. The flight-tests were conducted around 10:30 am as part of user evaluation trials and both missiles met their flight objectives, with tracking sensors […]

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DRDO Successfully Tests 120 km Pinaka Guided Rocket

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket with a strike range of 120 km, marking a major milestone in India’s rocket artillery capability. The test was carried out on December 29 at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, and met all […]

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India Approves ₹79,000 Crore Defence Procurement Plan

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared defence procurement proposals worth around ₹79,000 crore to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces. The approvals were granted during a meeting held in New Delhi and cover a wide range of equipment for the Army, Navy, and Air Force. […]

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Pahalgam Probe Will Put Pakistan in the Dock: Amit Shah

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack will place Pakistan in the dock before the international community. Addressing a counter-terrorism conference, Shah said the probe is being conducted in a thorough and professional manner and its findings will clearly establish how the attack was planned, executed, and […]

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Army Revises Social Media Rules for Personnel

By BPN News Desk December 26, 2025

The Indian Army has revised its long-standing restrictions on social media use, allowing its personnel limited, non-interactive access to social media platforms. Under the updated guidelines, officers and soldiers are now permitted to view content on platforms such as Instagram, X, Facebook, and messaging applications, but are strictly prohibited from posting, commenting,