Defence National

Navy Employee Arrested for Spying for Pakistan During ‘Operation Sindoor’

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

A civilian employee working with the Indian Navy has been arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan, allegedly sharing sensitive information during the recent “Operation Sindoor” anti-terror strikes. The arrest was made following a detailed intelligence-led investigation by India’s security agencies, which uncovered suspicious communications and data transfers to

Defence National

Encounter Erupts in Udhampur as Amarnath Yatra Nears

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

A high-stakes encounter erupted in the Basantgarh region of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Thursday morning, just days before the commencement of the annual Amarnath Yatra. The joint operation, codenamed Operation Bihali, was launched by the Indian Army’s White Knight Corps in coordination with the Jammu and Kashmir Police following intelligence inputs on

Economy National

GST Council Eyes Elimination of 12% Slab for Simpler Tax Regime

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

The GST Council is preparing for a significant overhaul of India’s tax structure by proposing the removal of the 12% tax slab in its upcoming 56th meeting, expected in late June or early July. The move is part of a larger effort to rationalise the GST framework, reduce classification disputes, and simplify compliance for businesses […]

Law & Order National

CJI Gavai Affirms Constitution’s Supremacy Over Parliament

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai has reaffirmed the supremacy of the Constitution of India during a public address in his hometown of Amravati, asserting that it stands above all democratic institutions—including Parliament, the executive, and the judiciary. He stressed that while Parliament may enact amendments, it lacks the authority to alter the fundamental basic

Economy National

RBI: India’s Economy Steady Despite Global Headwinds

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

India’s economy remains on firm footing amid global uncertainties, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s June bulletin. With strong domestic demand, a healthy financial sector, and calibrated policy intervention, the nation is showing resilience even as external pressures rise. Stable Domestic Momentum High-frequency indicators for May 2025 reveal sustained robustness

National

JPC to Meet July 11 for Legal Consultations on One Nation, One Poll

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) formed to consider the proposal for One Nation, One Poll will hold its inaugural meeting on July 11, signaling a strategic push towards synchronising India’s national and state elections. This initiative aims to streamline the electoral calendar and reduce the cost and frequency of polls. Leading up to the meeting, […]

Law & Order National

Media Bodies Demand Journalism Be Exempt from India’s New Data Law

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

Leading Indian media associations have jointly urged the central government to explicitly exempt journalistic work from the proposed Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. They argue the current draft could threaten press freedoms by imposing restrictions on newsgathering, editorial autonomy, and source confidentiality. DPDP Act Impact on Journalism The DPDP Act

Defence National

DRDO, Bharat Forge Unveil Ultra-Light Rifle for Urban Combat

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

In a significant boost to India’s close-quarter combat capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Bharat Forge have jointly developed a lightweight Close Quarter Battle (CQB) carbine tailored for urban warfare. Remarkably, the rifle weighs just around 3.3 kg—lighter than a typical kitchen pressure cooker—yet offers robust performance

Economy National

FDI Inflows Jump to $8.8 Billion in April, NRI Deposits Slow

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

India witnessed a robust surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) in April 2025, with inflows climbing to $8.8 billion—a 22% increase over the $7.2 billion recorded in the same month last year. The jump signals renewed investor confidence in India’s growth trajectory and has provided a crucial boost to the country’s foreign exchange reserves. The […]

National

India Rejects SCO Joint Statement Over Terrorism Softening

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

India took a bold stand at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ summit in Qingdao on June 26 by refusing to sign the joint communique, citing inadequate language on terrorism. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made it clear that India would not endorse any document that fails to explicitly and strongly condemn terrorism, especially in […]