India Aims to Boost Electronics Sector with Indigenous Software Design

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

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India is taking a significant step toward completing its electronics manufacturing ecosystem by making indigenous software design the next national target. Following the successful rollout of incentive schemes for electronics hardware and component manufacturing, the government now aims to

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L&T Proposes Development of Indigenous 110kN Fighter Jet Engine

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has put forward a proposal to develop a completely indigenous 110kN thrust engine for fighter aircraft, building upon technological lessons learned from the earlier Kaveri engine program. Jayant Damodar Patil, who heads L&T’s aerospace and defense division, emphasized that the private sector has the capability to deliver on this

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PM Modi Hails RSS as ‘Banyan Tree’ of India’s Eternal Culture

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a gathering in Nagpur, described the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as the ‘modern akshyavat’—an indestructible banyan tree—of India’s eternal culture. He stated that the RSS has grown from seeds planted nearly a century ago into a powerful force dedicated to national awakening and cultural preservation.

Defence

Indian Army Introduces Advanced Protective Gear for Military Dogs, Including Smart Collars and Bulletproof Vests

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

The Indian Army is stepping up efforts to ensure the safety and operational effectiveness of its canine warriors by introducing specialized protective equipment, notably smart collars and lightweight bulletproof vests. This initiative aims to provide greater protection and health monitoring for military dogs deployed in challenging and often hazardous environments.

National Politics

PM Modi Visits RSS Headquarters for First Time Since Becoming Prime Minister

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters in Nagpur, marking his first visit since assuming office in 2014. The visit is being seen as symbolically significant, aligning with the centenary celebrations of the RSS and coinciding with the Maharashtrian New Year festival, Gudi Padwa. Modi began his visit by paying homage […]

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IAF May Back Indigenous Kaveri Engine to Replace GE F404 in Tejas Mk1A

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2025

In a significant push towards aerospace self-reliance, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is likely to support the revival of the indigenous Kaveri engine program to power future variants of the Tejas Mk1A light combat aircraft. This initiative seeks to replace the US-made General Electric F404 engines currently used in the fighter jets, marking a major […]

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Indian Army and Air Force to Acquire 800-Km Range BrahMos Supersonic Missiles

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2025

The Indian Army and Air Force are set to significantly boost their long-range strike capabilities with the acquisition of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles featuring an extended range of 800 kilometers. This marks a major enhancement over the earlier 300-kilometer range variant, offering greater strategic reach and flexibility for India’s armed forces. Major Expansion in

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Finance Minister Defends Access to Encrypted Messages Under New Tax Bill

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has defended a controversial provision in the proposed Income Tax Bill, 2025, which allows tax authorities access to encrypted digital communications such as WhatsApp chats and emails. She argued that this move is essential in tracking down unaccounted wealth and addressing the increasingly digital nature of financial crimes. Encrypted

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India Issues NOTAM for Missile Test in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Likely BrahMos-A

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2025

India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for a planned missile test in the strategically significant Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The test is scheduled to take place between April 4 and April 10, 2025, with a designated range of 465 kilometers. The nature of the test has led to strong speculation that it may […]

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Oracle Alerts Healthcare Clients to Patient Data Breach

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2025

Oracle has alerted several of its healthcare clients about a serious data breach involving unauthorized access to sensitive patient information. The incident is believed to have occurred shortly after January 22, 2025, when cyber attackers infiltrated servers containing healthcare data. Oracle discovered the breach nearly a month later, around February 20, and began