Defence National

Indian Army Bolsters Border Defense with New Laser Anti-Drone Systems

By BPN News Desk April 20, 2025

In a significant move to upgrade its aerial threat defense, the Indian Army has approved the acquisition of nine additional laser-based anti-drone systems for deployment along the borders with Pakistan and China. The advanced systems are part of India’s ongoing efforts to counter the increasing threat posed by hostile drones used for surveillance, smuggling, and […]

Economy National

RBI Flags Liquidity Risks in Money Market, Urges Policy Transmission

By BPN News Desk April 20, 2025

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has sounded an alert over tightening liquidity conditions in the money market, expressing concern over the widening divergence in key short-term interest rates. Addressing a financial industry conference, he highlighted how gaps between the call money rate, market repo rate, and TREPS rate could pose significant hurdles

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BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Criticizes Supreme Court Over Waqf Act

By BPN News Desk April 20, 2025

BJP Member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey has sparked a political firestorm by alleging that the Supreme Court is responsible for inciting religious wars in India. The comments were made in response to the court’s ongoing scrutiny of the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which has drawn significant attention from both religious groups and political parties.

National Politics

Congress Urges Modi Govt to Address Anti-Hindu Violence in Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk April 20, 2025

The Indian National Congress has strongly urged the Narendra Modi-led government to intervene diplomatically in response to a disturbing rise in targeted attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. Expressing grave concern, Congress emphasized that India must not remain a silent spectator as minorities in the neighboring country face widespread violence and discrimination. The

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Elon Musk Praises PM Modi After Telephonic Conversation

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk described his recent conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an “honor” and expressed optimism about visiting India later this year. The development has once again stirred excitement around Tesla’s long-anticipated entry into the Indian electric vehicle (EV) market. In a social media post, Musk acknowledged the growing relationship

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)