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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

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Force Motors Secures Landmark Contract to Supply 2,978 Gurkha Vehicles to Indian Defence Forces

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2025

Force Motors has been awarded a landmark ₹2,978 crore contract to supply 2,978 units of its Gurkha Light Utility Vehicle (LSV) to the Indian Defence Forces. This deal is a major boost to indigenous defence manufacturing and highlights the company’s increasing contribution to India’s military mobility capabilities. High-Performance Gurkha Vehicles for Defence Use The

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Government to Borrow ₹8 Lakh Crore in First Half of FY26

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2025

The Indian government has announced plans to borrow ₹8 lakh crore through market borrowings in the first half of the financial year 2025–26 (FY26). This accounts for 54% of the total gross borrowing target of ₹14.82 lakh crore for the full fiscal year. The borrowing is aimed at meeting expenditure needs while managing market liquidity […]

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Indian Government Addresses Fishermen Detention Issue with Sri Lanka

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2025

The ongoing issue of Indian fishermen being detained by Sri Lankan authorities has once again come into focus, with the Indian government reaffirming its commitment to resolving the matter diplomatically. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar clarified that this is not a new problem, but one that the current administration has inherited and is actively working […]

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Sensitive Defense Data Allegedly Leaked Online

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2025

A serious data breach has reportedly compromised sensitive Indian defense information, including classified weapon designs, military infrastructure details, and strategic procurement plans. The data leak has triggered major concerns about national security, particularly in light of its alleged origin from a former Defense Ministry official’s personal device. Scope of the

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Indians Spend 1.1 Trillion Hours on Smartphones in 2024

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2025

In a staggering reflection of the country’s digital transformation, Indians collectively spent over 1.1 trillion hours staring at their smartphones in 2024. On average, each user clocked five hours a day on their mobile devices, a habit that has reshaped not only consumer behavior but also the business landscape in India. Digital Media Surpasses Television […]