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Defence Report Confirms Human Error in CDS Bipin Rawat’s Tragic Mi-17 Crash

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2024

A comprehensive report by the Indian Defence Ministry has confirmed that the fatal crash of the Mi-17 V5 helicopter, which claimed the life of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, was caused by human error. The tragic accident, which occurred in December 2021, had also resulted in the death of General Rawat’s wife, […]

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Mohan Bhagwat Advocates Balanced Perspective Amid Minority Concerns

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2024

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has addressed global concerns regarding the treatment of minorities in India while drawing attention to attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. His remarks come amidst heightened tensions and ongoing debates over minority rights and security in the region. Bhagwat Calls for Equitable Attention Bhagwat emphasized the need for a balanced global perspective

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Police File Case Against Rahul Gandhi on BJP’s Complaint

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2024

A case has been registered against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following a complaint filed by two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Members of Parliament (MPs). The complaint alleges that the Congress leader injured the BJP MPs during a scuffle in the Lok Sabha. Allegations of Physical Altercation The incident reportedly occurred during a heated exchange in […]

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Centre Launches ₹1,000-Crore Credit Scheme for Farmers

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2024

In a significant step to bolster agricultural development, the Central Government has introduced a ₹1,000-crore credit guarantee scheme aimed at empowering farmers with improved access to institutional credit. The scheme is expected to address financial constraints faced by small and marginal farmers and promote sustainable agricultural practices across the country.

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Parliamentary Panel Criticizes IT Ministry Over Semiconductor Fund Utilization

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2024

The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has come under fire from a parliamentary panel for failing to effectively utilize allocated funds for the semiconductor sector. The panel expressed dissatisfaction with the ministry’s inability to leverage resources earmarked for advancing India’s semiconductor manufacturing and technology ecosystem.

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Opposition’s No-Trust Motion Against VP Dhankhar Rejected

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2024

The Rajya Sabha Secretariat has dismissed the no-confidence motion filed by opposition parties against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. The motion, which alleged partiality in his role as the Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, was rejected on procedural and substantive grounds. Opposition’s Claims Opposition MPs filed the motion claiming that Vice President Dhankhar had

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Vijay Mallya Reacts to Finance Minister’s Loan Recovery Claim

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2024

Former businessman and fugitive Vijay Mallya, declared an economic offender by Indian courts, recently commented on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s statement regarding the recovery of ₹1.41 lakh crore from non-performing assets (NPAs). Sitharaman had highlighted the recovery as a major milestone in the government’s crackdown on loan defaulters. Mallya, known for his

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Direct Tax Collection Grows Steadily in FY24

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2024

India’s net direct tax collection has witnessed a robust growth of 16.45% so far in the current fiscal year, according to government data. The increase in revenue underscores the nation’s economic resilience amid global uncertainties, providing a boost to the government’s fiscal ambitions. Significant Revenue Milestone The total net collection has reached

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman Addresses India’s Q2 Economic Slowdown

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2024

India’s GDP growth rate for the second quarter of the fiscal year stood at 5.4%, falling below earlier projections. However, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has assured that the slowdown is temporary and does not indicate any long-term issues with the country’s economic health. A Challenging Quarter The second quarter posed several challenges for India’s

National Politics

BJP to Take Action Against Absentee MPs Over Key Bill

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to send notices to its Members of Parliament (MPs) who were absent during the introduction of the “One Nation, One Poll” bill in Parliament. The move is part of the party’s efforts to ensure discipline and accountability among its lawmakers, especially on matters of national significance. Importance of […]