rajnath singh
Defence National

Rajnath Praises Gulmarg Rescue Teams

By BPN News Desk
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has praised the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, SDRF and local authorities after around 300 tourists were safely evacuated from the Gulmarg Gondola following a technical malfunction. The incident took place at the popular north Kashmir tourist destination, triggering a major rescue operation. Gulmarg Gondola Rescue Saves 300 Tourists Around
shooting
Defence National

Pulwama Accused Hamza Burhan Killed In PoK

By BPN News Desk
Hamza Burhan, also known as Arjumand Gulzar Dar and “Doctor”, has reportedly been shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, marking a major development linked to the 2019 Pulwama terror attack. Hamza Burhan Killed In PoK Burhan was reportedly attacked in Muzaffarabad by unknown assailants and sustained multiple bullet injuries. He was later said […]
drdo
Defence National

DRDO Completes ULPGM-V3 Missile Trials

By BPN News Desk
India has successfully completed the final development trials of the ULPGM-V3 missile, a UAV-launched precision-guided weapon designed to strengthen drone-based strike capability. DRDO ULPGM-V3 Missile Test The Defence Research and Development Organisation completed the development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile-V3 at its test range
Agni Missile
Defence National

India Tests Advanced Agni Missile With MIRV

By BPN News Desk
India has successfully conducted a flight trial of an Advanced Agni missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle technology, marking a major boost to the country’s strategic defence capability. India Tests Advanced Agni Missile From Odisha The missile was tested from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast on May 8, 2026. […]
Lt-Gen-Subramani
Defence National

Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani Named New CDS

By BPN News Desk
The Government of India has appointed Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani as the next Chief of Defence Staff, marking a key leadership transition in India’s higher defence structure. He will succeed General Anil Chauhan, who is set to complete his tenure on May 30, 2026. NS Raja Subramani Appointed Chief Of Defence Staff Lt […]
rajnath singh
Defence National

Rajnath Says India Did Not Fall For Nuclear Bluff

By BPN News Desk
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India halted Operation Sindoor voluntarily and on its own terms, while asserting that the country was prepared for a longer military confrontation with Pakistan if required. Rajnath Singh On Operation Sindoor Speaking at the National Security Summit 2.0, Singh said India did not stop Operation Sindoor because its capabilities had […]
Indian Army
Defence National

India Fifth-Largest Military Spender In 2025

By BPN News Desk
India was the world’s fifth-largest military spender in 2025, with defence expenditure rising to $92.1 billion, according to the latest SIPRI data. The increase came amid higher global military spending and continuing security concerns in Asia. India Defence Spending Reaches $92.1 Billion India’s military expenditure rose by 8.9% in 2025, placing it behind the United […]
India Germany
Defence National

India-Germany Submarine Deal Nears Signing

By BPN News Desk
India and Germany are moving closer to finalising a long-pending submarine agreement, with German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius saying the deal could be signed within the next three months. The proposed project would deepen defence cooperation between the two countries and support India’s naval modernisation plans at a time of growing strategic focus on the […]
Tejas
Defence

GE-HAL F414 Engine Deal Moves Closer

By BPN News Desk
India and the United States have moved closer to a major fighter jet engine co-production arrangement, with GE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited reaching agreement on technical matters related to the F414 engine programme. The development is being described as a significant step toward manufacturing advanced fighter jet engines in India and deepening defence