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India-Pakistan Ceasefire Extended Till May 18

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

India and Pakistan have agreed to extend their current ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border till May 18, 2025. The decision follows escalating military tensions after the recent Pahalgam terror attack and India’s subsequent retaliatory strikes under Operation Sindoor. The extension aims to create room for dialogue and reduce the chances […]

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EAM Jaishankar: Indus Treaty Paused Until Pakistan Ends Terror

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

India has placed the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan on indefinite hold, citing Islamabad’s continued export of terrorism as the primary reason. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar announced that the treaty will remain suspended until Pakistan takes concrete and irreversible steps to eliminate terror networks operating from its soil. Speaking at a media

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Israel Backs India’s Anti-Terror Stand, Lauds Op Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

In a significant show of strategic solidarity, Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Defence, Major General (Res) Amir Baram, held a crucial conversation today with India’s Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh. The Israeli official expressed full support for India’s position in its ongoing counter-terrorism operations, particularly commending the

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India Revokes Celebi Aviation’s Security Clearance

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

On May 15, 2025, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) revoked the security clearance of Çelebi Airport Services India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Turkey-based Çelebi Aviation Holding. The move was described as being “in the interest of national security.” Çelebi, which has operated in India since 2008, played a crucial role in ground […]

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Supreme Court to Hear Interim Stay Pleas on Waqf Amendment Act 2025 on May 20

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

The Supreme Court of India will dedicate the entire day on May 20, 2025, to hear arguments on interim stay petitions related to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The hearing will be conducted by a bench led by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, following the transfer of the matter from outgoing CJI Sanjiv Khanna, […]

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Tejas Mk1A Showcased with Astra Mk-1 and ASRAAM Missiles

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

India’s indigenous fighter aircraft program marked another major milestone as the Tejas Mk1A was recently spotted in a combat-ready air-to-air configuration, carrying both the Astra Mk-1 and ASRAAM missiles. The development reaffirms the Tejas Mk1A’s role as a key frontline platform in the Indian Air Force’s modernization plans. Enhanced Air-to-Air Configuration The Tejas

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RBI Poised for Rate Cuts as Inflation Drops Below 4%

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

India’s retail inflation has fallen below the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) target for three straight months, triggering widespread anticipation of interest rate cuts. With consumer inflation easing to 3.16% in April 2025—its lowest in six years—economists forecast a series of repo rate reductions aimed at reviving domestic demand and investment. Inflation Trends and

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India Jammed Chinese Air Defences Used by Pakistan

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

In a remarkable display of electronic warfare and air superiority, the Indian Air Force successfully jammed and bypassed Chinese-supplied air defence systems used by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. The mission, which ran from May 7 to 10, was launched in response to a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam region that claimed 26 […]

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Lockheed Martin: 96% of C-130J Wings Now Made in India

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

Lockheed Martin has publicly praised India’s growing defence manufacturing prowess, revealing that 96% of the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft wings are now manufactured in India. This milestone showcases India’s deepening integration into the global aerospace supply chain and marks a major step forward in the country’s self-reliant defence production goals. C-130J Wings

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Supreme Court Tells MP Minister to Apologize for Colonel Remark

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

In a stern judicial order, the Supreme Court of India directed Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah to issue an apology over his controversial remarks targeting Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The directive came during a hearing where Shah sought protection from arrest in a case filed against him for his comments. The apex court, […]