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India Russia Deepen Defence Ties During Putin Visit

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to New Delhi focused heavily on strengthening defence cooperation. The discussions highlighted India’s long-standing partnership with Russia in military technology, joint production, and the supply of advanced weapon systems. Officials said both sides agreed that defence ties remain a core pillar of bilateral relations

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Fitch Raises India’s FY26 Growth Outlook To 7.4%

By BPN News Desk December 4, 2025

Fitch Ratings has revised India’s FY26 growth forecast upward to 7.4 percent, an increase from its earlier estimate of 6.9 percent. The agency cited strong private consumption, improved demand conditions and the positive impact of ongoing GST reforms as key reasons for the upgrade. Growth Expected To Moderate In FY27 Fitch projects that India’s growth […]

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PM Modi Greets Wildlife Lovers On International Cheetah Day

By BPN News Desk December 4, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to wildlife enthusiasts and conservation groups on International Cheetah Day. He described the cheetah as one of the planet’s most remarkable species and stressed the importance of protecting India’s natural heritage. India Reiterates Support For Project Cheetah Modi reaffirmed that Project Cheetah remains a

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IndiGo Chaos Widens With 73 Bengaluru Flights Cancelled

By BPN News Desk December 4, 2025

IndiGo operations continued to face severe disruption on Wednesday, with 73 flights cancelled at Kempegowda International Airport. The cancellations affected both arrivals and departures, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and causing long queues at airline counters. Crew Shortage And New Duty Norms Trigger Delays According to aviation sources, the primary cause of

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Nations Blocking Talent Will Lose, Warns EAM Jaishankar

By BPN News Desk December 4, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Wednesday that countries restricting the entry of skilled professionals will ultimately become “net losers.” He explained that global talent mobility is now central to economic growth, and nations that treat skilled migrants as a threat instead of an asset risk damaging their own competitiveness. Visa Barriers Will Hurt […]

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Five-Layer Security Ring for Putin’s India Visit

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

Ahead of Vladimir Putin’s visit to India on December 4–5, authorities in Delhi have implemented an extensive security protocol described as a “five-layer security ring.” The arrangement brings together elite personnel from both Russia and India, advanced surveillance technology, and extensive route and venue sanitisation to safeguard the Russian President throughout his

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Government Drops Mandate on Pre-Installing Sanchar Saathi App

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

The government has revoked its earlier directive requiring all smartphone manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on phones sold in India. The change comes after widespread criticism over user privacy and data security concerns. What Changed Under the original order issued on November 28, 2025, manufacturers were instructed to ensure that every new phone […]

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PMO Complex Renamed ‘Seva Teerth’ Under Central Vista

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

The government has officially renamed the new complex housing the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) as Seva Teerth, marking a symbolic shift towards what it calls service-oriented governance. The complex, which forms a key part of the Central Vista redevelopment project, will now serve as the central administrative hub for the PMO and several associated offices. […]

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GPS Spoofing Detected at Major Airports, Government Confirms

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

The central government has informed Parliament that multiple flights across major Indian airports have reported incidents of GPS spoofing and satellite-navigation interference in recent months. These disruptions were detected at airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Amritsar, raising concerns over aviation safety. What Happened During

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PM Modi Expresses Concern Over Khaleda Zia’s Health

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he is deeply concerned about the critical health condition of former Bangladesh prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia. In a message posted online, he conveyed his prayers for her recovery and said India stands ready to extend all possible support if required. Khaleda Zia’s Medical Condition Khaleda Zia, […]