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BrahMos Missile Facility Inaugurated in Lucknow

By BPN News Desk May 12, 2025

In a major push towards enhancing India’s self-reliance in defence production, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow. The event was held on May 11, 2025, aligning with National Technology Day, which commemorates India’s Pokhran nuclear tests. The facility has been established with an

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Pakistan Launches Coordinated Attacks on 26 Indian Cities

By BPN News Desk May 10, 2025

In an alarming escalation, the Indian government confirmed that Pakistan attempted coordinated strikes on 26 different locations across India overnight. During a press briefing, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi stated that the attacks were launched late at night and aimed at both military and civilian targets, including critical infrastructure points. The targeted cities included

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BSF Destroys Terror Launch Pad in Pakistan’s Sialkot

By BPN News Desk May 10, 2025

In a precision cross-border operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) successfully destroyed a terrorist launch pad located in Looni village of Pakistan’s Sialkot district, directly across from the Akhnoor sector in Jammu. The strike marks a significant tactical success in India’s efforts to neutralise cross-border terror infrastructure. According to defence

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Indian Army Downs Pakistan Armed Drone in Kutch Sector

By BPN News Desk May 10, 2025

In a decisive defensive action, the Indian Army successfully intercepted and destroyed a Pakistan Army armed drone in the Kutch sector of Gujarat. According to senior defence officials, the drone — identified as a loitering munition — was neutralised using the Indian Army’s L-70 air defence guns, marking a significant operational success amidst heightened border […]

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Pakistani Drones Spotted Over Jammu, Samba, Pathankot

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

Tensions along the India-Pakistan border escalated further as multiple Pakistani drones were sighted over sensitive sectors including Jammu, Samba, and Pathankot, defence sources confirmed. The sightings occurred just a day after Pakistan launched airstrikes at several locations across Jammu and Punjab, marking a sharp uptick in cross-border hostilities. According to

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Territorial Army Mobilised to Support Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

As India intensifies its military posture under Operation Sindoor, the government has officially authorised the mobilisation of the Territorial Army (TA) to bolster support for the regular armed forces. The decision empowers the Chief of Army Staff to call out every officer and enrolled member of the TA under Rule 33 of the Territorial Army […]

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BSF Foils Samba Infiltration, 7 Terrorists Killed, Pak Post Hit

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

On May 8, 2025, the Border Security Force (BSF) successfully repelled a major infiltration attempt along the International Boundary in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir. Acting swiftly on intelligence inputs, BSF personnel intercepted a group of armed terrorists attempting to breach Indian territory under the cover of darkness. In the ensuing gunbattle, at least seven […]

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India Thwarts Pakistani Missile, Drone Attacks

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

In a significant escalation of hostilities, India has successfully thwarted a wave of missile and drone attacks launched by Pakistan targeting multiple Indian cities. According to officials, Indian air defense systems neutralized eight missiles and several drones that were aimed at key military installations in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur. The coordinated attacks caused

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Operation Sindoor: Abdul Rauf Azhar Killed in Missile Strikes

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

In a major breakthrough, India has reportedly eliminated Abdul Rauf Azhar, the mastermind of the 1999 Indian Airlines IC-814 Kandahar hijack, during its precision missile strikes under Operation Sindoor. The information was shared via a post by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on social media platform X, confirming his death as part of the […]

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India’s Armed Forces: Operation Sindoor Was Justice for Pahalgam Victims

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2025

India’s Armed Forces have officially described Operation Sindoor as a mission aimed at delivering justice to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. Addressing the media, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh stated that the operation was a direct response to decades of cross-border terrorism originating from Pakistan. “Operation Sindoor was launched by the Indian Armed