North India Politics State News

National Conference Secures Majority in J&K with Support of Independent MLAs

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2024

Srinagar: The National Conference (NC), led by Omar Abdullah, has secured a majority in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly after receiving the support of four Independent MLAs, reducing its reliance on alliance partner Congress. With this move, the NC now commands 46 seats in the 90-member Assembly, surpassing the majority mark without needing Congress’s […]

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India Approves ₹80,000 Crore Defence Deal with US for Drones and Submarines

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2024

The Indian government has approved a massive ₹80,000 crore defence deal with the United States, aimed at significantly boosting the country’s military capabilities. The deal includes the procurement of 31 MQ-9B Predator drones and the development of two nuclear-powered conventional strike submarines (SSNs), which will be built indigenously in India. The Cabinet Committee

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Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata Passes Away at 86

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2024

Ratan Naval Tata, the esteemed industrialist and Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away late Wednesday at the age of 86. He had been undergoing treatment for a prolonged illness at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. His demise marks the end of an era for the Indian corporate world and leaves a void in the hearts […]

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Ratan Tata Dies at 86; Industry and Nation Mourn the Loss of a Visionary Leader

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2024

Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away at the age of 86, marking the end of an era for one of India’s most influential conglomerates. His death was announced by N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, in a statement released late Wednesday. Mr. Tata’s demise comes just days after he dismissed rumors about […]

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Ratan Tata Hospitalised in Mumbai, Health Reportedly Critical

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

Industrialist Ratan Tata is in the intensive care unit of Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai due to age-related health concerns. Veteran industrialist and Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, Ratan Tata, has been admitted to a Mumbai hospital and is currently in critical condition, according to a report by Reuters. Sources familiar with the matter stated […]

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RBI Keeps Repo Rate Steady at 6.5%, Shifts Policy Stance to ‘Neutral’

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

RBI maintains status quo on repo rate; MPC revises policy stance to ‘neutral’ as inflation and growth projections remain steady. In its latest monetary policy meeting held from October 7 to 9, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the tenth […]

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Army Jawan Abducted by Terrorists in Anantnag, J&K

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

Security forces launch search operation after two Territorial Army soldiers are abducted; one soldier manages to escape. A Territorial Army (TA) soldier has reportedly been abducted by terrorists in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, according to sources cited by ANI on Wednesday, October 9. The incident occurred in a forested area of Anantnag, where two TA […]

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PM Modi Criticizes Congress for Allegations Against EC

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls out Congress for questioning Election Commission over Haryana poll results, labels it a “Parasite Party”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lashed out at the Congress party over its complaint to the Election Commission regarding an alleged “slowdown” in updating assembly poll results in Haryana. Addressing

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Mayawati Criticizes Jat Community’s “Casteist” Mindset Post Haryana Poll Loss

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

BSP Chief Mayawati attributed her party’s poor performance in the recent Haryana Assembly elections to the “casteist mindset” of the Jat community, urging them to change their mentality. Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Tuesday voiced her disappointment over the party’s defeat in the Haryana state elections, blaming the “casteist” mentality

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NC Dominates J&K Assembly Polls 2024; PDP Loses Ground

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

The 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections have witnessed a dramatic shift in political power, with the National Conference (NC) making significant gains and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) suffering major losses. According to the latest data, NC has secured a 47% share of the seats, a considerable increase from its 17% share in the […]