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AIMIM Backs Congress Candidate in Jubilee Hills Bypoll

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

All India Majlis‑e‑Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi announced on Tuesday that his party will support the Indian National Congress candidate in the upcoming by-election for the Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency seat, without officially contesting the race. Strategy behind the move Owaisi said AIMIM decided not to field a candidate in the November 11

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“BrahMos Name Alone Makes Some Nervous”: PM Modi’s Diwali Address

By Arun D October 20, 2025

On the occasion of Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed personnel of the INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa, where he highlighted India’s growing defence-manufacturing strength. He stated that home-grown missile systems like the BrahMos and Akash had played pivotal roles during operational deployments, and remarked: “When some people hear the name BrahMos, it

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Army Chief Celebrates Diwali With Troops at Forward Posts

By Arun D October 20, 2025

India’s Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, visited forward deployment zones in the Central Sector along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) to celebrate the Diwali festival with serving personnel. The visit included high-altitude posts in the Kumaon region and surrounding border outposts. Operational readiness emphasised During the visit, General Dwivedi received briefings

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May Spirit Of Positivity Prevail: PM Modi’s Diwali Message

By Arun D October 20, 2025

On Monday, Narendra Modi extended Diwali greetings to the people of India, posting on social media: “Greetings on the occasion of Diwali. May this festival of lights illuminate our lives with harmony, happiness and prosperity. May the spirit of positivity prevail all around us.” Call for celebration and goodwill In his message, the Prime Minister emphasised […]

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India’s exports to US fall nearly 12 % as non-US markets surge

By Arun D October 20, 2025

India’s merchandise exports to the United States fell 11.9 per cent year-on-year to about US $5.5 billion in September, according to rating agency CRISIL’s October report. In August, however, US-bound exports had grown around 7 per cent. Growth in non-US markets Shipments to non-US markets expanded 10.9 per cent in September, compared to 6.6 per […]

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Rajnath Singh Warns Pakistan, Claims Full Range for BrahMos

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday warned that every inch of Pakistani territory is now within the striking range of India’s BrahMos missiles. Speaking at a flag-off ceremony for the first batch of BrahMos missiles produced at the new unit in Lucknow, he called Operation Sindoor “just a trailer” of India’s capabilities. Milestone in Indigenous Defence […]

National Politics

Congress Releases Second List for Bihar Polls

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

The Indian National Congress on Saturday released its second list of candidates for the upcoming 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, naming five new nominees. This comes after the party had earlier announced 48 candidates in its first list. Names of Candidates The five candidates named in the new list are: Shaswat Kedar Pandey from Narkatiaganj Qamrul […]

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“BrahMos Stands for Self-Reliance,” Says CM Yogi

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday described the BrahMos missile system as a strong example of India’s defence self-reliance. He highlighted the importance of its production unit in Lucknow, saying it contributes both to national security and to economic growth. Local Production Boosts Defence Strength Adityanath praised the Lucknow unit, developed

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Nirav Modi Signals “Sensational Developments”

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

Fugitive businessman Nirav Modi, held in a UK prison for more than six years, told a London court that “sensational developments” are expected in his ongoing extradition proceedings to India. He made the remark during a separate hearing over an unpaid debt exceeding USD 8 million. Wanted in PNB Scam Nirav Modi is wanted by […]

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HAL Provided 24×7 Support in Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) extended round-the-clock support to the Indian Air Force (IAF) during Operation Sindoor. The aerospace major kept fighter jets and helicopters mission-ready at various operational sites. Continuous Maintenance for IAF According to Singh, HAL staff worked tirelessly to ensure that IAF