Economy National

RBI’s Gold Reserves Surge by Nearly ₹12,000 Crore in a Week Amid Global Price Rally

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) witnessed a sharp rise in the value of its gold reserves, which jumped by nearly ₹12,000 crore in just one week, driven primarily by a global surge in gold prices. According to the latest RBI weekly statistical supplement, the total value of gold held by the central bank reached […]

Government Policies National

India’s DBT System Saves ₹3.48 Lakh Crore Since 2013, Slashes Subsidy Leakages by Half

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

India’s Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system has saved the exchequer a staggering ₹3.48 lakh crore since its inception in 2013, according to official data released this week. By replacing traditional welfare disbursement models with a digitally monitored, Aadhaar-linked transfer mechanism, the government has significantly curtailed subsidy leakages and improved the

Defence National

India Pushes for Deeper Customization of Rafale Jets

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is expected to formally request access to the source code of its Rafale fighter jets from French aerospace major Dassault Aviation, aiming to enhance the aircraft’s capability to integrate indigenous weapons and electronic systems. This move aligns with India’s broader push for strategic autonomy and technological self-reliance in its defense

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India’s First AI Server Marks Leap Toward Tech Sovereignty

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled India’s first indigenously developed Artificial Intelligence server named ‘AIRAWAT Adi Shakti’, showcasing the country’s growing capabilities in advanced computing infrastructure. The server was developed as part of the National Supercomputing Mission and signals a major step in India’s journey towards self-reliance

Defence National

CRPF’s CoBRA Commandos Shift Focus to Kashmir Valley

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

In a significant redeployment, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has now tasked its elite CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) units with counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir, marking a strategic shift from their primary role in anti-Maoist operations. Known for their jungle warfare expertise and precision raids in Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)

Defence National

Kaveri Jet Engine to Get 78.4kN Afterburner Boost, May Match GE F404 Performance

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

India’s indigenous Kaveri jet engine program is set to receive a critical thrust upgrade, with the afterburner power projected to reach 78.4 kiloNewtons (kN). The enhancement, reportedly being pursued in collaboration with the Indo-Russian BrahMos Aerospace venture, could allow the engine to deliver performance comparable to the American GE F404 — the powerplant currently

Defence National

HAL Ropes in Private Firms to Accelerate Tejas Mk1A Manufacturing

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

In a major push to fast-track the delivery of 97 Tejas Mk1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is planning to significantly increase private sector participation in the production process. The move is aimed at scaling up manufacturing capacity and meeting delivery timelines amid growing strategic demand. As part of […]

National

Anurag Thakur: Gandhis Eyed ₹2,000 Crore Assets Without Investment

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2025

Union Minister Anurag Thakur launched a scathing attack on Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, accusing them of attempting to usurp properties worth ₹2,000 crore without spending a single rupee. The charge, centered around the National Herald case, comes as the BJP ramps up its political offensive against the Congress ahead of the general […]

Defence National

Amit Shah: CRPF Key to Ending Naxalism by March 2026

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has declared that the government’s mission to eradicate Naxalism will conclude by March next year. Speaking at the 85th Raising Day celebrations of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Varanasi, Shah lauded the force for being the backbone of India’s fight against Left Wing Extremism and affirmed that the […]

National PMO

Prime Minister Clarifies the Intent Behind Waqf Amendments

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has come out strongly in defense of the recent amendments to the Waqf law, stating that the move was not politically motivated but stemmed from over 1,700 complaints received from within the Muslim community. According to Modi, these complaints pointed to repeated misuse and mismanagement of Waqf properties, often at the […]