Government Policies

India Reaches 400,000 Solar Installations Milestone Under PM’s Solar Scheme

By Editor - News Desk October 17, 2024

India has achieved a significant milestone in its rooftop solar energy initiative, with the installation of over 400,000 solar units under the Prime Minister’s Kisan Surya Ghar Yojana. This ambitious scheme, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January and approved by the government in February, aims to provide free electricity to 10 million households […]

Law & Order National

CJI Chandrachud Recommends Justice Sanjiv Khanna as Successor

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2024

Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has recommended Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, as his successor. The recommendation was made following a request from the government, which wrote to CJI Chandrachud last Friday, in line with the Memorandum of Procedure. Justice Chandrachud will retire on November 8, 2024, after […]

National

US Urges India’s Cooperation in Canada’s Probe Over Nijjar Killing

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2024

The United States has called for India’s cooperation in Canada’s investigation into the assassination of Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Describing the allegations as “extremely serious,” the US emphasized the importance of India’s engagement in addressing the claims of an assassination plot, which has escalated tensions between New Delhi and

National

Minor Detained Over Airline Bomb Threats, Attempted to Frame Friend

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2024

The Mumbai Police have detained a 17-year-old boy in connection with a series of bomb threats issued to various airlines, which led to significant disruptions and flight diversions. The minor, hailing from Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, allegedly made the threats to frame a friend with whom he had a financial dispute. The threats, which began on Monday, […]

Government Policies

Cabinet Approves MSP Hike for Rabi Crops for 2025-26 Season

By Editor - News Desk October 16, 2024

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Rabi crops for the marketing season 2025-26. This decision aims to ensure remunerative prices for farmers, encouraging better returns on their produce. MSP Increase for Rabi Crops in 2025-26 […]

Government Policies

Cabinet Approves 3% DA Hike for Central Govt Employees, Pensioners

By Editor - News Desk October 16, 2024

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has announced a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners. This hike is effective from July 1, 2024, raising the existing DA and DR rate from 50% to 53% of the Basic Pay or Pension. Dearness Allowance […]

Defence National

Rajnath Singh Lays Foundation for Naval Communication Hub in Telangana

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2024

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has laid the foundation stone for a new Very Low Frequency (VLF) communication station for the Indian Navy in Telangana. The facility, situated in the Damagundam Reserve Forest area of Vikarabad, will span 2,900 acres and come at an estimated cost of ₹3,200 crore. This strategic project aims to enhance the […]

National North India State News

Poll Body Defends EVMs Against Hacking Allegations from Congress

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2024

As Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced the dates for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections, he addressed allegations from the Congress regarding the security of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) after the party’s defeat in the Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir elections. The Congress had raised concerns, questioning if EVMs could be hacked in a

National

Bomb Threats Disrupt 10 Flights, Aviation Body Investigates

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2024

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has launched an investigation following bomb threats to 10 flights in under 48 hours, resulting in multiple emergency landings and disruptions. One of the most notable incidents involved an Air India flight, AI 127, from Delhi to Chicago, which was diverted to Iqaluit airport in Canada after a […]

Defence International

India Signs ₹32,000 Crore Deal for US Predator Drones

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2024

India has bolstered its military strength by signing a ₹32,000 crore deal with the United States to acquire Predator MQ-9B drones. The agreement, formalized under the foreign military sales framework, was signed in New Delhi on October 15 in the presence of senior defense officials from both nations. This strategic procurement further cements the growing […]