National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Slams PM Modi Over Trump Oil Claim

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him that India will stop buying oil from Russia. The Indian government has not confirmed this claim. Rahul’s criticism On hearing Trump’s assertion, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, lashed out at Modi. He accused the Prime Minister of being “frightened of […]

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India Eyes Selling Akash Missile System to Brazil

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

India is exploring a major defense export to Brazil by offering its Akash surface-to-air missile system. The proposal comes as Brazil seeks an advanced air defense solution and may use this as part of its broader upgrade plans. Performance and Appeal India is leveraging the battle-tested reputation of the Akash missile system, especially its performance […]

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India Seeks “Win-Win” Trade Deal with U.S.

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

India is holding detailed trade discussions with the United States, with officials stressing the goal of finding a “win-win situation” for both countries. The talks come in the backdrop of heightened tensions caused by recent tariff measures imposed by Washington on Indian goods. Tariff-Free Exports Highlight Despite the frictions, around 45% of Indian exports to […]

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Prashant Kishor to Stay Off Ballot in Bihar Elections

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

Political strategist Prashant Kishor has announced he will not contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. He said he prefers to remain behind the scenes and focus on shaping campaign strategies. Ambitious Seat Goal Despite not running, Kishor affirmed that his party, Jan Suraaj, aims to contest all 243 seats in Bihar, with a target of […]

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ED Restores ₹175 Crore Assets to Homebuyers

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has returned ₹175 crore worth of assets to 213 homebuyers in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The assets include 354 residential flats, 17 commercial units, and 2 plots from the stalled Royal Rajvilas project. These properties had earlier been attached under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Legal and Procedural Background The attached […]

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India Says Pakistan Suffers Over 100 Losses in Sindoor

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, Director General of Military Operations, has said that over 100 Pakistani casualties took place along the Line of Control (LoC) during Operation Sindoor. He cited the figure by pointing to the number of posthumous awards announced by Pakistan. The announcement was made in the context of India’s “decisive response” to the […]

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BJP Outlines 71 Candidates for Bihar Polls

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of 71 candidates for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. Among the names is Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, who will contest from Tarapur. Other Key Picks Another Deputy CM, Vijay Kumar Sinha, has been named candidate from Lakhisarai. Seasoned BJP leaders such as Ram Kripal […]

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India, France Army Chiefs Reaffirm Defence Ties

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi met his French counterpart General Pierre Schill on the sidelines of the United Nations Chiefs of the Counter-Terrorism Conference 2025. The meeting reaffirmed the strong strategic partnership between India and France. Areas of Cooperation During discussions, both sides agreed to expand joint training exercises, strengthen

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CDS Chauhan Warns India Can’t Tolerate Nuclear Threat

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has issued a stern message to Pakistan, saying that India will not tolerate even the threat of a nuclear strike. Speaking on the lessons from recent operations, he criticised Islamabad’s reliance on nuclear deterrence as a shield for supporting terrorism. He emphasised that India has demonstrated both the […]

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Two Terrorists Killed in Kupwara LoC Firefight

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

Late Monday night, heavy firing and multiple blasts were reported from the Machil and Dudniyal sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district. According to Army officials, the gunfire began when troops noticed suspicious movement close to the border fence. Infiltration Attempt Foiled When the suspected infiltrators were challenged, they