Defence National

India Finalises ₹67,000 Crore Deal for 97 Tejas Mk‑1A Jets

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

India is preparing to approve a massive ₹67,000 crore (~$7.8 billion) deal for the purchase of 97 additional Tejas Mk‑1A fighter jets, further reinforcing the Indian Air Force’s combat strength. Once cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Security, this contract will raise the total Mk‑1A fleet size to 180 jets, positioning it as a cornerstone […]

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Air India Flight Crashes Near Ahmedabad Airport, Rescue Ops On

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

An Air India passenger flight headed for London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Wednesday, sending shockwaves across the aviation sector. The aircraft, carrying 242 people, including crew and passengers, crashed in the Meghani area near the airport, triggering a large-scale emergency response. Immediate

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Aadhaar Authentication Mandatory for Tatkal Bookings

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

In a major overhaul of railway ticketing norms, the Indian Railways has announced that Aadhaar authentication will become mandatory for booking Tatkal tickets starting July 2025. The move is aimed at curbing misuse of the high-demand quota and ensuring equitable access for genuine passengers. Aadhaar-Based Authentication from July 1 Beginning July 1, 2025, all Tatkal […]

National

Rahul Gandhi Alleges UP Suppressed Maha Kumbh Death Toll

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Uttar Pradesh government of deliberately underreporting the number of deaths in the January 29 stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. He referenced a BBC News Hindi investigation that claims at least 82 people died—far more than the official count of 37. Allegation of Concealing Poor Victims […]

National Politics Uncategorized

Everyone Equal Before Law, Congress Tells KTR

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

In a strong rebuttal to criticism from BRS working president KT Rama Rao, the Congress party has reaffirmed that all citizens are equal before the law, irrespective of their political stature. The statement came after KTR expressed his displeasure over the summons issued to his father, former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, by the […]

Government Policies National

Registered Property Alone Not Proof of Ownership: SC

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has clarified that simply registering a property is not sufficient to establish legal ownership over it. In a crucial ruling that affects property disputes across the country, the apex court said that a registered sale deed may indicate a transaction has taken place, but ownership is a matter of legal […]

Government Policies National

Govt May Charge MDR on UPI Payments Over ₹3,000

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2025

India is exploring the reintroduction of a modest Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions exceeding ₹3,000. This potential shift aims to bolster the sustainability of the country’s booming digital payments system without impacting everyday users. UPI charges Since UPI’s launch in 2016 and the removal of MDR in early 2020, it […]

Defence National

Reliance & Diehl Forge ₹10,000 Cr Pact to Produce Vulcano Smart Ammunition in India

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2025

Reliance Defence, a unit of Reliance Infrastructure, has signed a landmark agreement with Germany’s Diehl Defence to manufacture advanced Vulcano 155 mm precision-guided ammunition domestically. Valued at ₹10,000 crore, this pact strengthens India’s push for self-reliance in defence and deepens its technical partnerships with global leaders. Vulcano ammunition The Vulcano

Infrastructure National

Cabinet Approves ₹6,405 Cr Railway Multitracking Projects

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2025

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved two major railway multitrack projects totalling ₹6,405 crore. Together, these initiatives will lay an additional 318 km of track across seven districts in Jharkhand, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, aimed at significantly enhancing connectivity, alleviating congestion, and reducing logistics costs.

Government Policies National

Govt Launches Nationwide Drive to Return Unclaimed Deposits, Dividends & Policies

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2025

In a major push to reconnect citizens with their unclaimed financial assets, the central government is launching a nationwide campaign across 500 districts. This initiative aims to return dormant bank deposits, unpaid dividends, lapsed insurance policies, unclaimed pension funds, and more to their rightful owners, marking a crucial step towards financial inclusion and