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Army Chief Says Forces Given Free Hand After Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2025

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff, revealed that just a day after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh declared “enough is enough.” The next day, the armed forces were given a “free hand” to plan and respond, bringing clarity, confidence, and strong political backing to military operations. How […]

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India’s Defence Output Hits Record ₹1.5 Lakh Crore

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

India’s defence production reached a record ₹1,50,590 crore in the financial year 2024–25, marking an 18% increase from the previous year’s ₹1.27 lakh crore. Compared to 2019–20, production has nearly doubled, showing a 90% growth that highlights rapid expansion in domestic manufacturing. Why It Matters This milestone reflects India’s growing self-reliance in defence,

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Operation Sindoor: India Shoots Down Six Pakistani Aircraft

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

On August 9, 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, confirmed that during Operation Sindoor in May, India shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and one large military surveillance aircraft, believed to be an AWACS, using the advanced S-400 missile defense system. The surveillance aircraft was destroyed at a distance […]

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Operation Akhal Enters Ninth Day: Two Soldiers Killed

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

A fierce anti-terror operation called Operation Akhal is ongoing in the dense Akhal-Devsar forest area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district. As of Saturday, August 9, 2025, the encounter has now entered its ninth day, making it one of the longest such operations in recent years. Soldiers Killed in Action During a close combat confrontation […]

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India Denies Halting U.S. Arms Talks

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

India’s Ministry of Defence has strongly rejected a recent claim that defense talks with the United States were paused. The ministry called the report “false and fabricated,” and confirmed that discussions on arms procurement are continuing as normal. Background of the Report Earlier reports suggested that India had paused negotiations for several key U.S. defense […]

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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, […]