National

India Secures Rare Earth Supply from Australia Amid China Curbs

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

India is taking decisive action to strengthen its critical minerals supply chain, engaging with Australia to secure access to essential rare earths and copper. This strategic pivot responds to recent export restrictions by China, which controls a significant share of global rare earth assets used in electronics, defense, and EV manufacturing. Critical Minerals Australia

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CBI Brings Back Monika Kapoor, Fugitive Economic Offender

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has secured the custody of economic offender Monika Kapoor, who has been on the run since 1999. Kapoor arrived in India late evening on July 9, 2025, after being extradited from the United States following a prolonged legal dispute spanning over two decades. Long Flight from Justice Kapoor fled […]

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CBI Busts Noida Call Centre Duping UK, Australian Citizens

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

In a significant crackdown on transnational cybercrime, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has unearthed a sophisticated fake call centre operation based in Noida that targeted unsuspecting citizens in the United Kingdom and Australia. The operation, carried out under Operation Chakra-V, led to the arrest of a key operative and the seizure of critical digital […]

Defence National

INS Mahendragiri to Join Indian Navy by Early 2026

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

India’s maritime capabilities are set to receive a major boost as the indigenously built INS Mahendragiri, the final vessel under Project 17A, is on track to join the Indian Navy by February 2026. The stealth frigate is currently undergoing outfitting and trials at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) in Mumbai. INS Mahendragiri: Final Project 17A […]

Defence National

India to Raise Defence Spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

India is preparing to increase its defence expenditure to approximately 2.5% of GDP as part of its upcoming five-year strategic plan. This shift, confirmed by Defence Secretary Raj Kumar Singh, signals a firm commitment to bolstering national security, advancing indigenous defence production, and modernising military capabilities in line with global threats and regional

National Politics

No Country With 28% Poverty Can Claim High Equality, Says Congress

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

The Indian National Congress has sharply rebutted the government’s recent assertion that India ranks as the fourth most equal nation based on its Gini index, emphasizing that such a claim is baseless while nearly 28.1% of the population lives in poverty. Poverty Equality Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh condemned the government’s selective use of World

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Ahmedabad Dreamliner Crash Probe Points to Engine Failure

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has submitted its preliminary findings into the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171, which went down shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12. The report, based on early analysis of flight and cockpit data, points toward a rare and catastrophic dual-engine failure as the likely cause of […]

Defence National

Rajnath Singh Warns “Peace Is an Illusion,” Calls for Constant Vigilance

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivered a pointed address on July 7 at the Defence Accounts Department’s Controllers’ Conference in New Delhi, stating that “peace time is an illusion,” and that India must remain perpetually ready to face sudden disruptions—even during periods of calm. Peace Illusion Singh underscored the unpredictability of global affairs, citing recent

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India Denies Pakistan’s “Rafales” Claim, Defence Sec Sets Record Straight

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

India has firmly denied Pakistan’s recent claims that multiple Rafale fighter jets were deployed near the border. Responding to the allegation, Defence Secretary George Kurian clarified that the assertion of “Rafales in the plural” was “absolutely not correct,” dismissing it as misinformation. Rafale jets India operates a fleet of 36 Rafale fighter jets acquired from […]

Law & Order National

Delhi HC Upholds Revocation of Celebi’s Security Clearance

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

The Delhi High Court has upheld the government’s decision to revoke the security clearance of Turkish firm Celebi Airport Services India, citing national security concerns amidst rising geopolitical tensions. The court dismissed Celebi’s challenge, marking a decisive stance in favor of security over procedural leniency. Celebi clearance The security clearance was