National

Pakistan’s Airspace Ban Hits 800 Indian Flights Weekly

By BPN News Desk June 24, 2025

Pakistan has extended its airspace closure to Indian-registered aircraft—including both commercial and military flights—until July 24. The restriction, initially imposed on April 24, continues to severely impact Indian carriers, who now face increased flight durations, operational costs, and disrupted international schedules. The move is widely seen as a retaliatory

National Politics

Jayant Chaudhary Confirms RLD Will Contest 2027 UP Polls with BJP

By BPN News Desk June 24, 2025

Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) president and Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary has clarified that his party will definitely contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections in alliance with the BJP. Addressing speculation of a split, Chaudhary emphasized there is “no question” of breaking ties within the BJP-led coalition, adding that the RLD remains a key part […]

Defence National

Defence Secretary Singh Backs Faster Buying Over Bigger Budget

By BPN News Desk June 24, 2025

India’s Defence Secretary, Rajesh Kumar Singh, has downplayed concerns over budget limitations, asserting that the primary obstacle to enhancing military readiness is the slow pace of procurement—not the total amount allocated. His comments come amid growing pressure to raise defence spending to 4% of GDP, up from the current ~2%. “Our challenge isn’t budget quantum but

National Politics

AAP Wins Gujarat Bypoll, Congress Takes Kerala Seat

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

In a significant political development, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has scored a breakthrough victory in Gujarat’s Visavadar assembly bypoll, while the Congress claimed a notable win in Kerala’s Nilambur constituency. The BJP managed to retain its stronghold in Kadi. These results, declared on June 23, hint at shifting voter sentiments and fresh political dynamics […]

National

China Curbs Put 21,000 Indian Audio Sector Jobs at Risk

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

More than 21,000 jobs in India’s audio-electronics sector are at risk following China’s tightening of export regulations on key rare earth elements such as terbium and dysprosium. These materials are essential for manufacturing high-performance NdFeB magnets, which power a range of consumer products including hearables, wearables, and loudspeakers. According to a

Economy National

Rupee Nears ₹87 Amid Oil Surge, Global Unrest

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

The Indian rupee is once again under strain, flirting with the ₹87 per dollar mark amid a turbulent mix of global geopolitical tensions and sharply rising crude oil prices. Market analysts are cautioning that the domestic currency may soon breach this level unless stabilizing factors emerge quickly. Rupee Volatility Driven by Global Demand The demand […]

National

India Plans ₹5,000 Crore Boost to Rare Earth Sector

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

India is finalising a major ₹3,500–5,000 crore incentive scheme aimed at kickstarting domestic production of rare earth minerals and magnets, a sector long overshadowed by China’s overwhelming global dominance. The move marks a strategic push to reduce India’s acute dependence on Chinese imports and build a resilient domestic supply chain for these critical raw

National

Army Soldier, Civilian Nabbed in Amritsar for ISI Espionage

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

An Indian Army soldier and his civilian associate have been arrested in Amritsar for allegedly leaking sensitive military information to Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The arrests were made following a coordinated operation by intelligence and law enforcement agencies, marking yet another disturbing case of espionage targeting

National

Vizag Sets Guinness Record with 3 Lakh at Mass Yoga Event

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

Vizag made history on June 21 by bringing together over 300,105 people in a single venue to perform yoga, creating a new Guinness World Record for the largest yoga session ever held at one location. The monumental event took place along a stunning 28-kilometre stretch from RK Beach to Bhogapuram, turning the eastern coast into […]

National

BJP, AAP, Congress, TMC Register Gains in Bypoll Results

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

The recent assembly bypolls held across Gujarat, Punjab, Kerala, and West Bengal have produced a fragmented yet telling picture of India’s current political climate, with each major party securing ground in its traditional strongholds. BJP Leads in Gujarat In Gujarat, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reaffirmed its dominance with a commanding lead in both Visavadar […]