Defence National

Dassault to Build Rafale Fuselage & MRO Units in India

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2025

In a major boost to India’s defense manufacturing and self-reliance ambitions, French aerospace firm Dassault Aviation is set to establish a fuselage production facility for Rafale fighter jets along with Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) infrastructure in the country. This initiative follows the recent €7 billion agreement for the purchase of 26 Rafale-Marine

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Pakistani Nationals Depart India Amid Escalating Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

As tensions between India and Pakistan reach a boiling point following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the Indian government has initiated a wave of visa cancellations for Pakistani nationals residing in the country. This has led to the quiet but steady departure of hundreds of Pakistani citizens through the Attari-Wagah border. The government’s decision […]

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Cabinet Approves Caste Census in 2025 Enumeration

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

In a landmark policy decision, the Union Cabinet has approved the inclusion of caste enumeration in the upcoming national census. The announcement, made by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, marks a significant shift in India’s data collection strategy, with long-term implications for governance, welfare policies, and political discourse. “Cabinet Committee on Political

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India Reviews Pakistan Policy After Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

Amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, the Indian government convened two of its most powerful cabinet committees to reassess the country’s response and security posture. The meetings took place in New Delhi and were seen as a pivotal step in shaping India’s strategy going forward. The Cabinet Committee on […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Questions Opposition to Spyware in Anti-Terror Efforts

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has weighed in on the national debate over the use of spyware, suggesting that surveillance tools are not inherently problematic if deployed strictly for national security. The bench observed that the primary concern should be over who is being targeted, not the mere existence of such tools. “To have spyware […]

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Mehbooba Mufti Defends Zipline Operator’s Chant During Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has stepped in to defend the zipline operator whose chant of “Allahu Akbar” during the Pahalgam terror attack has triggered a wave of social media outrage. A viral video surfaced showing the chant moments before gunfire erupted, leading some to allege that the operator may have had […]

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Union Cabinet Meets Today Amid 36-Hour Tensions Post Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

The Union Cabinet is set to convene today, marking its first official meeting since the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that claimed the lives of 26 Indian nationals. The meeting is scheduled for April 30 at 11:00 AM and is expected to serve as a critical juncture in shaping India’s official response […]

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Pakistan Warns of Indian Military Strike Within 36 Hours

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

Amid escalating tensions in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has issued a provocative statement alleging that India is preparing to launch military action against Pakistan within the next 24 to 36 hours. “We have credible intelligence inputs that India intends to carry out a military action in the […]

Law & Order National

Justice BR Gavai Appointed 52nd Chief Justice of India

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

In a significant judicial development, President Droupadi Murmu has officially appointed Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI). Justice Gavai will assume office on May 14, 2025, succeeding incumbent CJI Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who retires a day earlier on May 13. This appointment holds historic importance as Justice Gavai becomes […]

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Pawan Kalyan Criticizes Congress Leaders Over Pro-Pakistan Remarks

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan launched a scathing attack on Congress leaders for their controversial remarks perceived as sympathetic toward Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. Emphasizing the importance of standing firmly with the nation during a time of crisis, Kalyan condemned any statements that undermined national unity.