National

PM Modi Slams Congress Over Waqf Law and Social Justice Failures

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a public gathering in Haryana, launched a sharp attack on the Congress party, accusing it of perpetuating “vote bank politics” and neglecting the rights of marginalized communities for decades. His remarks centered on the newly enacted Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, and the broader discourse on social justice in India. […]

National

IMD Predicts Above-Normal Rainfall for India’s 2025 Monsoon Season

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the country will receive above-normal rainfall during the 2025 southwest monsoon season. The cumulative rainfall is expected to be around 105% of the long-period average (LPA) of 87 cm, offering a promising outlook for agriculture and economic stability. The optimistic forecast is largely attributed to the neutral

Defence National

Encounter Breaks Out in J&K’s Poonch, One Soldier Injured

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

A fierce encounter erupted on the night of April 14, 2025, in Lasana village in the Surankote area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, as Indian security forces engaged suspected terrorists in a joint anti-insurgency operation. The mission, dubbed “Operation Lasana,” was launched based on credible intelligence inputs regarding the movement of militants in

Law & Order National

Robert Vadra Appears Before ED in Haryana Land Deal Probe

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

Businessman Robert Vadra appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on April 15, 2025, in connection with a money laundering investigation related to a 2008 land deal in Shikohpur, Haryana. This was the second summons issued to Vadra in the case after he failed to appear for questioning on April 8. The investigation pertains to a […]

Economy National

India’s March Inflation Holds at 3.6% After Four-Month Decline

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

India’s retail inflation rate remained steady at 3.6% in March 2025, bringing a four-month easing trend to a halt. The unchanged figure from February’s 3.61% was driven primarily by a sharp rise in gold prices, which helped offset continued softness in food prices. Economists noted that while food price moderation has been consistent in recent […]

Law & Order National

India Seeks Extradition of Mehul Choksi from Belgium

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

Indian authorities have formally requested the extradition of fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi from Belgium, following his arrest in Antwerp on April 12. Choksi, implicated in the ₹13,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, had been residing in Belgium after fleeing India in 2018. The Belgian Federal Public Service of Justice confirmed receipt of India’s

Defence National

IAF Aircraft Face GPS Spoofing During Myanmar Relief Mission

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft operating under Operation Brahma faced multiple GPS spoofing attacks while delivering humanitarian aid to Myanmar following a catastrophic earthquake. The first incident was reported on March 29, when a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft experienced disruption in its GPS signals while flying within Myanmar’s airspace. Subsequent missions

National Politics

PM Modi Accuses Congress of Misusing Constitution

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

During a rally in Hisar, Haryana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing it of exploiting the Constitution for political gain. He remarked that the Congress is “exploiting the holy Constitution as a weapon to grab power,” and accused the party of using constitutional provisions as tools of convenience […]

Law & Order National

Gujarat ATS, Coast Guard Seize ₹1,800 Cr Meth in Sea Operation

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

In a significant joint operation, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) seized over 300 kilograms of methamphetamine, valued at approximately ₹1,800 crore, from the Arabian Sea near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) off the Gujarat coast. The operation took place during the night of April 12-13, 2025.​ Acting on […]

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Mehul Choksi Arrested in Belgium on India’s Extradition Request

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, a key accused in the ₹13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, has been detained in Belgium following an extradition request made by Indian authorities. He was arrested in the city of Antwerp, where he had been staying with his wife, Preeti Choksi, a Belgian citizen. Authorities believe he obtained Belgian […]