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India’s First AI Server Marks Leap Toward Tech Sovereignty

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled India’s first indigenously developed Artificial Intelligence server named ‘AIRAWAT Adi Shakti’, showcasing the country’s growing capabilities in advanced computing infrastructure. The server was developed as part of the National Supercomputing Mission and signals a major step in India’s journey towards self-reliance

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CRPF’s CoBRA Commandos Shift Focus to Kashmir Valley

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

In a significant redeployment, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has now tasked its elite CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) units with counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir, marking a strategic shift from their primary role in anti-Maoist operations. Known for their jungle warfare expertise and precision raids in Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)

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Kaveri Jet Engine to Get 78.4kN Afterburner Boost, May Match GE F404 Performance

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

India’s indigenous Kaveri jet engine program is set to receive a critical thrust upgrade, with the afterburner power projected to reach 78.4 kiloNewtons (kN). The enhancement, reportedly being pursued in collaboration with the Indo-Russian BrahMos Aerospace venture, could allow the engine to deliver performance comparable to the American GE F404 — the powerplant currently

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HAL Ropes in Private Firms to Accelerate Tejas Mk1A Manufacturing

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

In a major push to fast-track the delivery of 97 Tejas Mk1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is planning to significantly increase private sector participation in the production process. The move is aimed at scaling up manufacturing capacity and meeting delivery timelines amid growing strategic demand. As part of […]

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Anurag Thakur: Gandhis Eyed ₹2,000 Crore Assets Without Investment

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2025

Union Minister Anurag Thakur launched a scathing attack on Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, accusing them of attempting to usurp properties worth ₹2,000 crore without spending a single rupee. The charge, centered around the National Herald case, comes as the BJP ramps up its political offensive against the Congress ahead of the general […]

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Amit Shah: CRPF Key to Ending Naxalism by March 2026

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has declared that the government’s mission to eradicate Naxalism will conclude by March next year. Speaking at the 85th Raising Day celebrations of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Varanasi, Shah lauded the force for being the backbone of India’s fight against Left Wing Extremism and affirmed that the […]

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Prime Minister Clarifies the Intent Behind Waqf Amendments

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has come out strongly in defense of the recent amendments to the Waqf law, stating that the move was not politically motivated but stemmed from over 1,700 complaints received from within the Muslim community. According to Modi, these complaints pointed to repeated misuse and mismanagement of Waqf properties, often at the […]

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Indian Consulates Support Students Facing Visa Revocations in the U.S.

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2025

In response to a surge in F-1 visa cancellations affecting Indian students in the United States, Indian consulates are actively providing support to those impacted. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has acknowledged the situation and confirmed that Indian embassies and consulates are in contact with affected students to offer assistance.​ Background of Visa

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India Constructs World’s First On-Site 3D-Printed Military Bunker in Leh

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2025

In a pioneering achievement, India has constructed the world’s first on-site 3D-printed military bunker in Leh, situated at an altitude of 11,000 feet. This innovative project, named Project PRABAL (Portable Robotic Arm for Building Bunkers and Ancillaries), was a collaboration between Simpliforge Creations, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad, and the

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GST on Insurance Premiums May Be Reduced to 5% with Input Tax Credit

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2025

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is contemplating a significant reduction in the GST rate on health and life insurance premiums from the current 18% to 5%, while retaining the benefit of input tax credit (ITC). This proposal aims to make insurance more affordable for consumers, particularly middle- and lower-income households, without compromising the […]