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National

Centre Rules Out New Ganga Hydel Projects

By BPN News Desk
The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that it is not in favour of allowing any new hydro-electric projects in the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi river basins of Uttarakhand, except seven projects that are already operational or have made substantial construction progress. Supreme Court Ganga Hydel Projects Case The affidavit was filed before the Supreme Court […]
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National

PM Modi Concludes Five-Nation Tour

By BPN News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for India after concluding his five-nation diplomatic tour covering the UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy, with trade, investment, energy security and strategic cooperation forming the core agenda. PM Modi Five-Nation Tour The visit began in the United Arab Emirates and continued through the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway
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Defence National

DRDO Completes ULPGM-V3 Missile Trials

By BPN News Desk
India has successfully completed the final development trials of the ULPGM-V3 missile, a UAV-launched precision-guided weapon designed to strengthen drone-based strike capability. DRDO ULPGM-V3 Missile Test The Defence Research and Development Organisation completed the development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile-V3 at its test range
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National

India Notifies E30 Petrol Standard

By BPN News Desk
India has formally moved beyond E20 petrol by notifying new fuel standards for higher ethanol blends, including E22, E25, E27 and E30, as part of its wider biofuel and energy security roadmap. India E30 Petrol Standard The Bureau of Indian Standards has notified specifications for higher ethanol-blended petrol under the new IS 19850:2026 standard. The […]
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National

India, Nordic Nations Are Natural Partners: PM Modi

By BPN News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and the Nordic countries are “natural partners” because of their shared commitment to democracy, rule of law and multilateralism, as leaders met for the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo. India-Nordic Summit In Oslo Addressing the summit, Modi thanked Norway for hosting the meeting and welcomed the leaders of the […]
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Infrastructure National

Railways Approves Kiul-Jhajha Third Line

By BPN News Desk
Indian Railways has approved the 54-km Kiul-Jhajha third railway line project in Bihar at an estimated cost of Rs 962 crore to improve train capacity on the busy Howrah-Delhi corridor. Kiul-Jhajha Third Line Project The new Kiul-Jhajha third line will strengthen a key stretch of the high-density railway network. The section currently carries heavy passenger […]
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National

LPG Tanker Reaches Gujarat From Hormuz

By BPN News Desk
A Marshall Islands-flagged LPG tanker carrying nearly 20,000 tonnes of cooking fuel has reached Kandla Port in Gujarat after safely crossing the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route facing heightened security concerns. LPG Tanker Reaches Kandla Port The vessel, identified as Symi, arrived at Deendayal Port in Kandla after crossing the Strait of […]
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National

Census 2027 Door-To-Door Survey Begins

By BPN News Desk
India’s Census 2027 field operations have begun in Rajasthan, Meghalaya, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi area, marking a major step in the country’s delayed national population count. Census 2027 Field Operations Begin The current phase covers the Houselisting and Housing Census, which records details about houses, household facilities and
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National

PM Modi Reaches Norway For Nordic Summit

By BPN News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Norway on May 18-19 for bilateral engagements and the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo, marking the first Indian Prime Ministerial visit to Norway in 43 years. PM Modi Norway Visit During the Norway visit, PM Modi is scheduled to call on King Harald V and Queen Sonja and hold […]
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National

India Condemns Attack On UAE Nuclear Plant

By BPN News Desk
India has expressed deep concern over the drone attack targeting the Barakah nuclear facility in the United Arab Emirates, calling it unacceptable and a dangerous escalation amid rising tensions in West Asia. India Condemns Barakah Nuclear Plant Attack The Ministry of External Affairs said India is deeply concerned by the attack on the Barakah nuclear […]