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TMC’s Yusuf Pathan Opts Out of Operation Sindoor Delegation

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In a politically charged move, Trinamool Congress MP and former cricketer Yusuf Pathan has declined to join the Indian government’s all-party delegation under the ‘Operation Sindoor’ outreach initiative. The operation, which was launched to consolidate international opinion against cross-border terrorism after the Pahalgam attack and India’s retaliatory strikes, has seen

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Amit Shah Unveils Policy for Swift Liquidation of Defunct Cooperatives

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has announced that the central government will soon roll out a comprehensive policy to enable the easy liquidation of defunct Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS). This move aims to make room for the efficient registration of new PACS and boost the vitality of India’s cooperative ecosystem. Policy to […]

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IMD Warns of Rains in South, Heatwaves in North

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a comprehensive weather forecast alerting the country to sharply contrasting conditions. While heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in parts of southern and northeastern India over the coming days, states in northern and northwestern India will continue to face intense heatwave conditions. Heavy Rains Predicted for

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Indian Army: No Expiry Date on Ceasefire with Pakistan

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

The Indian Army has issued a firm clarification stating that there is no expiry date on the current military ceasefire agreement with Pakistan. This comes in response to reports emerging from Pakistan that claimed the ceasefire is being extended periodically. The Army reiterated that the agreement remains in force indefinitely, subject to Pakistan’s behavior. Ceasefire

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CJI Gavai: Constitution Supreme, All Branches Must Collaborate

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In his first public address as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai asserted that the Constitution holds ultimate supremacy over all branches of the Indian state. Speaking at a felicitation ceremony hosted by the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa in Mumbai on May 18, CJI Gavai emphasized the need for […]

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UP Man Held for Spying and Smuggling for Pakistan’s ISI

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

A major espionage operation has been uncovered by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), resulting in the arrest of Shehzad, a resident of Rampur, on charges of spying for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The arrest was made in Moradabad based on specific intelligence indicating his involvement in cross-border smuggling and intelligence sharing

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YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra Visited Pakistan Before Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

A major controversy has erupted after Hisar-based travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra was arrested on charges under the Official Secrets Act, with law enforcement agencies now investigating her alleged links to Pakistan’s intelligence services. Her foreign travel history and timing have put her under serious suspicion, especially in light of the deadly Pahalgam attack that

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DRDO to Transfer Mk-IIA 30kW Laser Weapon Tech to Private Sector

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2025

In a major boost to India’s indigenous defense manufacturing capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has decided to transfer its Mk-IIA 30kW laser directed energy weapon (DEW) technology to the private sector. This move comes as the Indian Army shows increasing operational interest in deploying laser-based weapons to counter modern aerial

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Adani Defence and Sparton to Build India’s First Indigenous Sonobuoy Systems

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2025

In a landmark development for India’s maritime security and defence manufacturing capabilities, Adani Defence & Aerospace has announced a strategic partnership with Sparton DeLeon Springs LLC, a U.S.-based subsidiary of Elbit Systems. The collaboration will lead to the production of India’s first indigenously developed sonobuoy systems, critical for

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China Gave Pakistan Satellite and Radar Support: Indian Defence Group

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2025

In a significant revelation that has raised eyebrows within Indian strategic circles, an Indian defence think tank has claimed that China provided satellite intelligence and radar support to Pakistan during the recent military tensions with India. The assertion was made by the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), a New Delhi-based organisation backed by the […]