Defence National

India Tests Laser Weapon, Joins Elite Defense League

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2025

India has marked a major leap in defense technology by successfully testing a 30-kilowatt laser-based weapon system designed to eliminate aerial threats such as fixed-wing aircraft, missiles, and swarming drones. With this development, India enters an elite group of nations, including the United States, Russia, and China, that have demonstrated such advanced laser-based

Infrastructure National

India Unveils ₹10 Trillion Highway Upgrade Plan

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2025

The Indian government has launched a massive infrastructure initiative, announcing a ₹10 trillion investment over the next two years aimed at transforming the country’s highway network. The plan is designed to elevate India’s road infrastructure to meet international benchmarks, with particular focus on enhancing connectivity across border and northeastern

Defence National

Army JCO Killed in LoC Encounter in Jammu and Kashmir

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2025

In the early hours of April 12, 2025, the Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Keri Battalion area near Akhnoor in Jammu and Kashmir. During the operation, Subedar Kuldeep Chand, a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the 9 Punjab Regiment, sustained critical injuries while confronting armed infiltrators. […]

Economy National

Rupee Strengthens as Forex Reserves Jump to $676.3 Billion

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

India’s foreign exchange reserves have seen a robust increase of $10.9 billion, pushing the total to $676.3 billion as of April 4, 2025. This marks the highest level in the past five months and continues a positive trend for the fifth consecutive week. The surge has provided a substantial cushion for the Indian economy amid […]

National

Developed Nations Are More Reliable Trade Partners Than China, Says Piyush Goyal

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has emphasized that developed nations present more reliable and stable trade partnerships than China. Addressing exporters and business leaders, Goyal urged the Indian export community to adopt a long-term view and align with countries that offer transparent and dependable trade environments. According to Goyal, developed

Infrastructure National

Centre Asks Punjab to Bear ₹1,638 Crore Loss from Toll Plaza Shutdowns

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has informed the Punjab government that it must compensate for the financial losses incurred due to prolonged closures of toll plazas on national highways across the state. The shutdowns, primarily caused by farmer protests between October 2020 and November 2024, have led to a cumulative loss of […]

Defence National

DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’ from Su-30 MKI

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

India has achieved a significant milestone in indigenous defence capabilities with the successful testing of the long-range glide bomb ‘Gaurav’. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the bomb was released from the Su-30 MKI aircraft during trials conducted from April 8 to April 10, 2025. ‘Gaurav’ is a 1,000 kg class glide […]

National

Indian EVMs Are Standalone Devices Without Internet or Wi-Fi Connectivity

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reaffirmed that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used in Indian elections are completely offline, standalone systems that are neither connected to the internet nor to any wireless networks like Wi-Fi. This statement comes in light of renewed public discourse and concerns raised over the security and integrity of India’s […]

Infrastructure National

CAG Flags Safety Concerns and Cost Overruns in Mumbai Coastal Road Project

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

The Mumbai Coastal Road project, one of the city’s most ambitious infrastructure ventures, has come under serious scrutiny after the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) flagged major concerns regarding safety standards, escalating costs, and questionable construction quality. The draft audit, covering the years 2020 to 2024, focuses on the 10.5-kilometre stretch

National PMO

PM Modi Inaugurates ₹3,884-Crore Development Projects in Varanasi

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked his 50th visit to Varanasi since assuming office by inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for 44 development projects worth ₹3,884 crore on April 11, 2025. The event, held in Mehdiganj, was attended by a large public gathering where the Prime Minister highlighted his vision for a modern and revitalized […]