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India Spent ₹548 Crore on Astronaut Shukla’s Axiom-4 Mission

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

India’s government has confirmed that it spent approximately ₹548 crore on the Axiom-4 mission that carried Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station (ISS). This total includes costs for training, logistics, spacecraft seat reservation, and scientific activities. Shukla, an Indian Air Force test pilot and ISRO astronaut, spent 18 days aboard the

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Rahul Gandhi Challenges EC Over ‘Vote Theft’ Claims

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, while addressing supporters during his Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar, launched a direct attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI). He alleged that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls is being misused to enable large-scale “vote theft.” According to Gandhi, the SIR process has opened the door […]

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Satellite Images Confirm Pakistan’s Naval Retreat During Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

New commercial satellite imagery confirms that during India’s Operation Sindoor in May 2025, the Pakistan Navy repositioned frontline warships away from key naval facilities. Multiple vessels were seen relocated from Karachi’s naval base to commercial docks, while several others took refuge at Gwadar port, near the Iranian border. Dispersed Fleet as Defensive Posture The

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IED Blast Kills One DRG Jawan, Injures Three in Chhattisgarh

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

An improvised explosive device (IED) triggered by Maoist insurgents killed a District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawan and injured three others in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. The blast occurred early Monday morning in the Indravati National Park area during an ongoing anti-Naxal operation. Details of the Blast The explosion claimed the life of one DRG member while […]

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JD(U) Backs NDA’s Vice President Candidate C.P. Radhakrishnan

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Janata Dal (United) president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced that his party will support C.P. Radhakrishnan, the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) nominee for the upcoming Vice-Presidential election. Kumar also extended his best wishes to Radhakrishnan, describing his candidature as “welcomed.” With this, JD(U)’s MPs from both Lok Sabha and

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CEC Sets 7-Day Ultimatum for Rahul Gandhi on ‘Vote Theft’ Claims

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has issued a firm ultimatum to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. He must either file a sworn affidavit within seven days to substantiate his “vote chori” (vote theft) allegations or publicly apologise to the nation. The CEC warned that failure to comply will render Gandhi’s accusations baseless and invalid. ECI Refutes […]

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NDA Nominates CP Radhakrishnan for Vice-President as Opposition Plans Its Response

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has formally nominated Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan as its candidate for the upcoming Vice-Presidential election, scheduled for September 9, 2025. The decision was made at a Parliamentary Board meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Radhakrishnan’s nomination comes after the resignation of former Vice President

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Poll Body Rejects Rahul Gandhi’s “Vote Chori” Allegations

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2025

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has firmly rejected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s repeated allegations of “vote chori” (vote theft). Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar condemned the use of what he called “improper phrases,” warning that such language undermines democratic institutions and borders on insulting the Constitution. Administrative

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Rahul Gandhi’s Vote Adhikar Yatra Kicks Off in Bihar

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched the “Vote Adhikar Yatra” from Sasaram, Bihar. The 16-day campaign spans over 1,300 kilometers and is slated to pass through more than 20, possibly 23, districts, concluding with a mass rally at Gandhi Maidan in Patna on September 1. Focus on Voting Rights Gandhi said the march aims […]

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1.4 Lakh FASTag Annual Passes Activated on Day One

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2025

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launched its new FASTag Annual Pass for private vehicles on August 15. The pass, priced at ₹3,000, provides toll-free travel for one year or up to 200 toll crossings on national highways and expressways. Record-Breaking Response On the first day, nearly 1.4 lakh users purchased and activated the […]