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Indian Armed Forces Conduct ‘Ex Prachand Prahaar’ Near India-China Border

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2025

In a powerful demonstration of joint combat preparedness, the Indian Army, in coordination with the Indian Air Force and other defense elements, conducted a large-scale integrated multi-domain warfare exercise titled ‘Ex Prachand Prahaar’. The exercise took place from March 25 to 27 in the high-altitude terrain of Arunachal Pradesh, close to the Line of Actual

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India Advances Development of Small Modular Reactors to Achieve Green Energy Goals

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2025

India is moving forward with plans to develop three types of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as part of its push to expand clean energy and meet its ambitious 2047 green energy targets. These advanced nuclear technologies are designed to offer scalable, safer, and more efficient alternatives to traditional large nuclear plants, while contributing significantly to […]

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GE Aerospace to Deliver 11 Additional F404-IN20 Engines to India in 2025

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2025

GE Aerospace has begun delivering F404-IN20 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) as part of its commitment to support India’s Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A program. Following the first engine delivery on March 25, 2025, the company has confirmed that 11 additional engines will be supplied by the end of this year, reinforcing India’s […]

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Government to Launch ‘Sahkar Taxi’ Cooperative Ride-Hailing Service

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2025

The Indian government is set to launch ‘Sahkar Taxi’, a new cooperative-based ride-hailing service aimed at reshaping the transportation sector by prioritizing driver welfare and eliminating intermediary commissions. The initiative is positioned as a driver-centric alternative to existing commercial platforms and is intended to empower individuals through the

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PM Modi to Inaugurate Direct Train Service to Kashmir on April 19

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a landmark direct train service connecting Katra in Jammu to the Kashmir Valley on April 19, marking a major milestone in India’s infrastructure development. The move is expected to significantly enhance connectivity, boost tourism, and accelerate economic activity in the region. Enhanced Connectivity to the Kashmir Valley The

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Indian Fisherman Dies by Suicide in Karachi Prison

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2025

An Indian fisherman, identified as 30-year-old Bhavesh, died by suicide in Karachi’s Landhi Jail on March 26, 2025. He was found hanging in his cell during a routine inspection by jail authorities. Bhavesh had been imprisoned since 2022 after being apprehended by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency for allegedly crossing into Pakistani territorial waters while […]

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DRDO & Indian Navy Successfully Test Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2025

On March 26, 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted a flight-test of the indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. The test was carried out using a land-based vertical launcher and was aimed

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New Army Division to Focus on Eastern Ladakh

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2025

In a strategic move to bolster India’s defense capabilities along its northern borders, the Indian Army is planning the creation of a new division to specifically focus on Eastern Ladakh. This division will play a crucial role in enhancing India’s military preparedness in the region, especially after the standoff with China that began in 2020. […]

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Indian Railways to Invest ₹16.7 Lakh Crore by 2031 in Infrastructure Development

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2025

Indian Railways (IR) has outlined an ambitious investment plan of ₹16.7 lakh crore by 2031 to overhaul the country’s railway infrastructure. This major initiative will target the enhancement of freight corridors, the development of high-speed rail (HSR) systems, and the modernization of over 1,300 railway stations. The Indian government’s focus on infrastructure aims to

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HAL Seeks Private Partners for AMCA Joint Production with 12.5% Stake Offer

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2025

In a significant move aimed at bolstering India’s defense manufacturing capabilities, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) to select four private Indian companies as partners for the production of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). This collaboration is pivotal to India’s push for self-reliance in aerospace