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Air India Suspends 10 Cabin Crew Members Amid Protest Over New Room-Sharing Policy

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2024

Tata Group-owned Air India has suspended 10 cabin crew members for allegedly instigating protests against the airline’s newly introduced room-sharing policy. This move comes ahead of the planned merger between Air India and Vistara in November. New Room-Sharing Policy Sparks Discontent The revised policy, effective from December 1, requires a section of the cabin

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Third Terrorist Neutralized in Akhnoor Operation, Army Dog Killed in Action

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2024

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir neutralized a third terrorist in the ongoing operation in Akhnoor’s Khour sector on Tuesday. The intense gunfight resumed in the early morning after the encounter had claimed two terrorists earlier. This marked the culmination of a two-day-long operation that began after terrorists opened fire on an army convoy near […]

Economy National

RBI Governor: Future of Money Is Digital, CBDCs Key to Global Payments

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2024

At the G30 Annual International Banking Seminar in Washington DC, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das stressed that the future of money must be digital, particularly through Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Speaking at a panel discussion on the future of money and payments, Das urged for multilateral cooperation to facilitate cross-border payments

Defence National

India-Made ‘Vajra Shot’ Anti-Drone Gun Boasts 4 Km Range

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2024

At the Swavlamban 2024 exhibition held in Delhi, the India-made ‘Vajra Shot’ anti-drone gun, designed to detect and neutralize drones up to four kilometers away, grabbed the spotlight. Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi inspected the advanced weapon system during the event, which showcases indigenous defense innovations. A Key Anti-Drone Solution The

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India’s Reliance on Imported Oil and Natural Gas Increases in H1 FY25

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2024

India’s reliance on imported crude oil and natural gas continues to grow, driven by rising energy demand and stagnant domestic production. In the first half of the current financial year (H1 FY25), the country’s oil import dependency reached 88.2%, up from 87.6% during the same period last year, according to the latest data from the […]

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Centre to Begin Census in 2025, Lok Sabha Delimitation by 2028

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2024

The Indian government is set to begin the long-delayed population census in 2025, with completion expected by 2026. This major national exercise will be followed by a nationwide delimitation process for Lok Sabha constituencies, scheduled to be concluded by 2028. The move aims to address pending governance issues, including the redrawing of parliamentary boundaries based

Defence National

First Made-in-India C-295 Aircraft to Roll Out by September 2026

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2024

The first C-295 aircraft manufactured in India is set to roll out of the Vadodara facility by September 2026, according to official sources. This milestone is part of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) larger procurement of 56 C-295 aircraft, contracted in September 2021. The facility was established following the foundation stone-laying ceremony by Prime Minister […]

National

Terrorists Attack Army Vehicle in J&K’s Akhnoor, Search Operation Underway

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2024

Terrorists targeted an Indian Army vehicle in the Akhnoor region of Jammu and Kashmir early today, firing multiple rounds. According to initial reports, the attackers fled the scene after opening fire, prompting security forces to launch a large-scale search operation in the area. The White Knight Corps confirmed the attack, stating, “Terrorists fired upon a […]

Law & Order National

PM Modi Alerts Nation About ‘Digital Arrest’ Online Scam

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a strong warning to citizens about a rising online fraud scheme known as the ‘digital arrest’ scam. This emerging threat has seen scammers extorting large sums of money from victims, who are tricked into believing they are under arrest by fake law enforcement officials. Scam Tactics and Modus Operandi […]

National Politics

Congress Releases Fourth List of 12 Candidates for Maharashtra Polls

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2024

The Congress party has released its fourth list of 12 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, scheduled for November 20. This latest announcement comes after the party previously revealed three lists, bringing the total number of candidates named so far to 101. Congress Fields New and Experienced Candidates The Central Election Committee (CEC) of […]