Infrastructure National

Indian Railways to Launch Four New Vande Bharat Trains

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

Indian Railways has approved the introduction of four additional Vande Bharat Express trains to enhance connectivity across India. With these additions, the total services are set to increase to 164. The new train routes will include: Bengaluru (KSR) to Ernakulam in the south, Firozpur Cantt to Delhi in the north-west, Varanasi to Khajuraho linking Uttar […]

Defence National

India Calls for Indo-Pacific to Be Coercion-Free

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated on 1 November 2025 that the Indo-Pacific region must remain “open, inclusive and free from any form of coercion.” His remarks came during the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Kuala Lumpur, where he emphasised that India’s strategic engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) […]

Defence National

Terrorism “Effectively Countered” in India, Says NSA Doval

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

Ajit Doval, India’s National Security Advisor, stated on November 1 2025 that terrorism has been largely controlled across most of the country and described Jammu and Kashmir as a “theatre of proxy war” orchestrated by Pakistan. He asserted that outside of J&K the last major terror attack occurred in 2013. What this implies Doval’s comments […]

Defence National

US and Russia Confirmed for India’s 2026 Naval Events

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

India’s Indian Navy will host three major international maritime events — the International Fleet Review (IFR), the Exercise MILAN and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs — in Visakhapatnam from February 15 to 25, 2026. More than 55 nations have reportedly indicated their willingness to take part. Officials have confirmed that the […]

National

DGCA Allows Limited Flight-Duty Extension for Air India Boeing 787 Pilots

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has granted a specific extension of flight duty limits for two-pilot operations of Air India’s Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Under the new provision, Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) rises from 10 hours to 10 hours 30 minutes, and the Flight Duty Period (FDP) increases from 13 […]

Economy National

India’s Fiscal Deficit Hits 36.5% of FY26 Target

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

India’s fiscal deficit for the first half of the 2025-26 financial year stood at ₹5.73 lakh crore, or 36.5% of the full-year target, the government reported. The gap widened compared to the same period last year, indicating that revenue growth is lagging while expenditure remains elevated. Revenue and Expenditure Drivers Net tax receipts during April-September […]

National

PM Modi Claims Sardar Patel Could Not Unite Entire Kashmir due to Jawaharlal Nehru

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

On his 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that Patel aimed to integrate the entire Kashmir region into the Indian Union. He claimed that although Patel had succeeded in merging over 550 princely states, the aspiration to bring all of Kashmir into […]

National

India Gains Chinese Approval for Rare Earth Magnet Imports

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

India has confirmed that select Indian companies have received licences from China to import rare earth magnets. These components are vital for India’s automotive, electronics and renewable-energy sectors. A spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that while details remain limited, the government acknowledges the approvals issued by Beijing.

Defence National

India and U.S. Sign 10-Year Defence Framework

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

On October 31, 2025, the United States and India formalised a 10-year defence cooperation framework, marking a significant deepening of military ties between the two nations. U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth described the pact as a cornerstone for regional stability and said military relations “have never been stronger”. Key Elements and Scope The agreement outlines

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India, US Defence Chiefs to Meet in Malaysia

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will meet his American counterpart Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, during the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting. The meeting is aimed at easing recent strain in bilateral ties and is the first such face-to-face discussion between the two leaders. Agenda Focus According to officials, the discussions will cover India’s […]