National

Bomb Hoax Forces Emergency Landing in Calcutta, Aviation on High Alert

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2024

An Alliance Air flight from Lilabari in Assam made an emergency landing at Calcutta airport on Sunday following a bomb hoax, one of nearly 25 flights targeted by false bomb threats that day. This incident is part of a larger pattern affecting nearly 100 flights from Indian carriers over the past week, leading to delays, […]

Defence National

IAF Pushes for Avionics Self-Reliance with ₹6,000 Crore Projects in Pune

By BPN News Desk October 20, 2024

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched a significant ₹6,000 crore initiative aimed at achieving self-reliance in avionics and other critical defense technologies. This major step was announced during the Indian Air Force’s review of its Base Repair Depot (BRD) in Pune, underscoring the need for indigenous advancements in defense production. IAF’s Move Towards

National

Piyush Goyal Declares H1B Visa Issue a ‘Thing of the Past’

By BPN News Desk October 20, 2024

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, announced that the H1B visa issue is “a thing of the past” during a meeting at Vanijya Bhavan in New Delhi. Goyal emphasized that this long-standing topic would no longer be a focal point in international discussions, signaling a shift towards more strategic and economic collaborations between […]

National Politics

BJP Announces 99 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Elections

By BPN News Desk October 20, 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of 99 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is set to contest from his stronghold, Nagpur South West, as the party positions itself for a competitive election in the state. Key Candidates in the BJP’s First List The BJP’s […]

Law & Order

Explosion Damages Wall at CRPF School in Delhi, No Casualties Reported

By Editor - News Desk October 20, 2024

A massive explosion occurred near the CRPF school in Delhi’s Rohini area early this morning, damaging the school’s wall but fortunately causing no casualties. The incident took place at 7:47 am, sparking a rapid response from forensic teams and Delhi Police’s special cell, who are currently investigating the cause of the blast. Investigation Underway as […]

National

Aviation Safety Body Meets Airline CEOs After 70 Bomb Threats in Six Days

By BPN News Desk October 20, 2024

Amid an alarming surge in bomb threats targeting Indian airlines, with 70 threats reported over six days, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) convened a meeting with airline CEOs in New Delhi on Saturday. The meeting, held at the civil aviation ministry’s office in Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, aimed to address growing safety concerns and […]

National

GST Rejig Proposed: Insurance Premiums Exempt, Higher GST on Shoes and Watches

By BPN News Desk October 20, 2024

The Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation proposed significant changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure on Saturday, aiming to balance relief and revenue generation. The key changes include exemptions on life and health insurance premiums, a reduction in taxes on certain consumer goods, and a hike on luxury items. Insurance […]

Government Policies

Agriculture Minister Sets Targets for Rabi Season 2024

By Editor - News Desk October 19, 2024

Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the National Conference on Agriculture for the Rabi Campaign 2024 at NASC Complex, New Delhi. The conference brought together stakeholders to discuss crop performance from past seasons and set ambitious targets for the upcoming rabi season. Emphasis was placed on innovative farming practices and digital

Defence

Rajnath Singh Urges Military Leaders to Embrace Tech for Strategic Edge

By Editor - News Desk October 19, 2024

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called on military leaders to adopt a forward-thinking approach in addressing modern challenges. Speaking at the MPhil Convocation ceremony of the 62nd National Defence College (NDC) course in New Delhi on October 19, 2024, Singh emphasized the need for military officers to think critically, adapt quickly, and embrace the […]

National Politics

Hemant Soren’s Party, Congress to Contest 70 Seats in Jharkhand Polls

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2024

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced on Saturday that the INDIA bloc partners have reached a consensus on seat-sharing for the upcoming Jharkhand state assembly election. The alliance, which includes the Congress, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and Left parties, will field candidates together in the polls. INDIA Bloc Seat-Sharing