Defence National

Taiwan Seeks India’s D4 Anti-Drone System to Counter Chinese UAV Threat

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

In a notable move reflecting the rising importance of India’s defense technology exports, Taiwan has formally expressed interest in acquiring the D4 anti-drone system developed by India. The request comes amid growing security concerns in Taipei over persistent drone incursions by Chinese forces near its airbases and along its maritime perimeter. The D4 system, developed

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PM Modi Accepts Invitation to Attend G7 Summit in Canada

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed his participation in the upcoming G7 Summit, which will be held in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada from June 15 to 17, 2025. The invitation was extended by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during a recent phone call with Modi, signaling a potential reset in India-Canada relations that have been strained […]

Law & Order National

ED Raids Dino Morea’s Home in ₹65 Crore Mithi River Scam

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted a series of searches at 15 locations, including the Mumbai residence of Bollywood actor Dino Morea, in connection with a ₹65.54 crore money laundering case related to the Mithi River desilting project. The raids extended across Mumbai and Kochi and targeted contractors, middlemen, and individuals linked to the […]

Defence National

BEL Bags ₹2,323 Crore Order for Navy Missile System Spares

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a leading Navratna defence public sector enterprise, has secured a major contract valued at ₹2,323 crore for the supply of missile system spares for Indian Navy ships. The order has been placed by two premier Indian shipyards — Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE). […]

National PMO

PMO Plots Strategy to Build India’s Own Big Four Firms

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

In a significant policy push, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) convened a high-level meeting on Friday to chart out a roadmap for establishing large Indian accountancy firms capable of standing toe-to-toe with the global Big Four — Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG. The move signals an ambitious effort to transform India from a consumer of […]

National

Tharoor Claims India Won Global Narrative on Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

During an official visit to the United States, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor claimed that India has effectively won the global narrative battle following Operation Sindoor, citing a more coherent and impactful diplomatic outreach compared to Pakistan. The Indian delegation, led by Tharoor and comprising members from across party lines, engaged with senior American officials,

Infrastructure National

PM Modi Inaugurates World’s Tallest Railway Bridge in J&K

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the world’s tallest railway bridge constructed over the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir, marking a historic milestone in India’s rail infrastructure development. The bridge, which is a part of the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, stands at a remarkable height of 359 metres above the

Defence National

Ex-IAF Officer Warns Against Su-57 Acquisition Amid China-Russia Ties

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

Former Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Ajay Ahlawat has raised concerns regarding India’s potential acquisition of Russia’s Su-57 stealth fighter jet. He highlighted that a significant number of electronic components used in the Su-57 are sourced from China, which could pose strategic risks for India. Ahlawat emphasized that in the event of a conflict […]

Defence National

Tata to Manufacture Rafale Fuselages in Hyderabad

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

In a significant milestone for India’s defense manufacturing ambitions, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has partnered with French aerospace major Dassault Aviation to locally produce the fuselage for the Rafale fighter jet. The facility will be established in Hyderabad and will mark the first time Rafale fuselages are manufactured outside France. This strategic

National

EC Automates Poll Reporting for Faster, Transparent Results

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

In a significant step towards digitization and efficiency, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched automated systems to manage key post-election tasks such as the creation of Index Cards and statistical reports. These processes, which were previously manual and time-consuming, will now be digitized to ensure faster publication of polling results and data,