Economy National

India’s Q4 GDP Grows 7.4%, FY25 Growth Slows to 6.5%

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

India’s economy posted a strong performance in the fourth quarter of FY25 with GDP growth accelerating to 7.4%, marking a four-quarter high and outpacing market expectations of 6.9%. The boost came on the back of robust government capital spending and solid momentum in the construction and manufacturing sectors. Construction activity grew by a substantial 10.8%, […]

Defence National

GTRE Clears Kaveri Engine Afterburner Upgrade for Tejas Testing

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

India’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has secured approval to integrate the Dry Kaveri engine with a newly developed afterburner onto an older Limited Series Production (LSP) variant of the LCA Tejas fighter jet. This marks a major milestone in India’s decades-long effort to build indigenous

Agriculture National

India Extends Duty-Free Yellow Pea Imports Until March 2026

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

In a strategic move to stabilize domestic pulse prices, the Indian government has extended the duty-free import policy for yellow peas until March 31, 2026. This decision, effective immediately, aims to bolster the availability of pulses in the domestic market and mitigate inflationary pressures. India, being the world’s largest importer of yellow peas, primarily

National

Salman Khurshid Backs Article 370 Move, BJP Welcomes Remark

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

In a statement that has stirred political ripples, senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Salman Khurshid has praised the Modi government’s decision to revoke Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking in Jakarta as part of an all-party delegation, Khurshid said the move “put an end to a major problem” in the region. He […]

National Politics

Revanth Reddy Questions Rafale Losses; BJP Hits Back

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy triggered a political firestorm by questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi on how many Rafale fighter jets India lost during Operation Sindoor. Speaking at the ‘Jai Hind’ rally in Hyderabad, Reddy raised concerns about transparency surrounding the operation and demanded an official disclosure of losses. Reddy also criticized the

Government Policies National

Govt Frees Up Doordarshan, AIR, PIB Archives for Creators

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

In a major relief for India’s digital content creators, the Government of India has made the media archives of Doordarshan, All India Radio (Akashvani), and the Press Information Bureau (PIB) freely accessible for public use. This move follows rising concern over copyright strikes issued by private news agency ANI against independent YouTubers and creators. The […]

Infrastructure National

NH-66 Collapse in Malappuram Triggers Nationwide Safety Audit

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

A serious infrastructure failure occurred on May 19, 2025, when a section of the under-construction National Highway 66 (NH-66) at Kooriyad in Malappuram district, Kerala, collapsed. The incident involved the sudden failure of a reinforced earth (RE) wall and embankment, part of a major widening project being executed by the National Highways Authority of India […]

Defence National

India Launches Quantum Research Centre for Defence Use

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

India has taken a major stride in quantum technology by inaugurating a state-of-the-art Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Delhi. This facility is poised to play a crucial role in advancing India’s strategic and defence preparedness through the indigenous development of quantum technologies. Located

Government Policies National

India Begins 5-Year Appraisal of Govt Schemes

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

The Government of India has launched a comprehensive appraisal and approval process for Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs) and Central Sector Schemes (CSs) in preparation for the next Finance Commission cycle, which will begin on April 1, 2026. This review is part of routine five-year planning aligned with the term of the 16th Finance Commission. The […]

Defence National

India’s Defence Exports Surge Post Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 29, 2025

India’s defence export ambitions have received a major boost following the successful execution of Operation Sindoor. The operation, which demonstrated the effectiveness of homegrown military systems in a real combat scenario, is being hailed as a turning point in India’s journey toward becoming a global defence exporter. War-Tested Equipment Boosts Buyer Confidence