Defence National

Pakistan Violates Ceasefire in Poonch, Indian Army Retaliates

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

Pakistan violated the ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Tuesday, triggering a swift and strong response from the Indian Army. The incident occurred around 1:00 PM when Pakistani forces initiated unprovoked firing using small arms and mortars, targeting Indian forward positions in the Poonch sector. Ceasefire […]

National Politics

Lok Sabha Debates Waqf Amendment Bill Amid Strong Opposition

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

The Lok Sabha witnessed a heated debate over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced by Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. The proposed amendments to the Waqf Act of 1995, which governs the administration of Waqf properties in India, have triggered strong opposition and intensified political divisions. Waqf Amendment Bill Debate Opening the discussion,

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Orders ₹50 Lakh Compensation for Arbitrary Demolitions

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

The Supreme Court has ordered the Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) to pay ₹10 lakh each to five residents whose homes were unlawfully demolished in March 2021, totaling ₹50 lakh in compensation. Calling the actions “inhuman” and “shocking,” the Court sharply criticized the PDA for violating citizens’ right to shelter and due process

National

Uttarakhand Waqf Board Chairman Criticizes Opposition to Waqf Amendment Bill

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

Uttarakhand Waqf Board Chairman Shadab Shams has launched a scathing attack on those opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, branding them as “political Muslims” aligned with parties such as Congress, Samajwadi Party (SP), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and Janata Dal. According to Shams, these political factions have exploited Waqf properties for decades and are now […]

Government Policies National

CNG Prices Set to Rise Following Government’s 4% Increase in APM Gas Rates

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2025

The price of compressed natural gas (CNG) is expected to go up starting April 1 after the government raised the rate of natural gas supplied from old fields under the Administered Price Mechanism (APM). The APM gas price has been increased by 4%, moving from $6.50 to $6.75 per million British thermal units (MMBtu). CNG […]

Defence National

India Boosts Special Forces for High-End Covert Warfare Operations

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2025

India is undertaking a significant overhaul of its special forces, equipping elite units with advanced technology and intensifying training to strengthen capabilities in covert and high-intensity operations. The move is aimed at preparing the armed forces for modern challenges ranging from cross-border strikes and counter-terror missions to strategic intelligence gathering

National

Central Labs Identify 47 Drug Samples as Substandard in Latest Quality Survey

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2025

Central drug testing laboratories have flagged 47 drug samples as “not of standard quality” in their latest monthly analysis. The substandard drugs include widely used medications such as vitamin supplements, antibiotics, and antacids, raising fresh concerns over quality assurance in the pharmaceutical sector. The findings were part of a routine quality control

National

India Aims to Boost Electronics Sector with Indigenous Software Design

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

India is taking a significant step toward completing its electronics manufacturing ecosystem by making indigenous software design the next national target. Following the successful rollout of incentive schemes for electronics hardware and component manufacturing, the government now aims to develop and integrate software solutions domestically, completing the value chain

Defence National

L&T Proposes Development of Indigenous 110kN Fighter Jet Engine

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has put forward a proposal to develop a completely indigenous 110kN thrust engine for fighter aircraft, building upon technological lessons learned from the earlier Kaveri engine program. Jayant Damodar Patil, who heads L&T’s aerospace and defense division, emphasized that the private sector has the capability to deliver on this

National PMO

PM Modi Hails RSS as ‘Banyan Tree’ of India’s Eternal Culture

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a gathering in Nagpur, described the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as the ‘modern akshyavat’—an indestructible banyan tree—of India’s eternal culture. He stated that the RSS has grown from seeds planted nearly a century ago into a powerful force dedicated to national awakening and cultural preservation.