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India Bars UN Observer from Air India Crash Investigation

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

India has denied entry to a United Nations aviation expert proposed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to observe the ongoing investigation into the crash of Air India Flight AI-171 near Ahmedabad. The decision, taken without public explanation, has drawn attention from international aviation circles and triggered debate over transparency in the

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Rajnath Singh Tells China to Avoid Adding New Complexities

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

In a key bilateral engagement on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Qingdao, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conveyed a firm message to his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Don Jun. Stressing the need for stability, Singh urged China to preserve the positive momentum in bilateral ties and “avoid adding new complexities

Law & Order National

DRI Seizes ₹9 Crore Pakistani Goods Falsely Declared as UAE Origin

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

In a major breakthrough, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized Pakistani-origin goods worth ₹9 crore in a high-stakes operation dubbed “Operation Deep Manifest.” The bust, carried out at Mumbai Port, exposed a sophisticated smuggling network that falsely declared the consignments as being of UAE origin to circumvent Indian import restrictions and evade

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India Plans Six New Oil Reserve Sites to Strengthen Energy Security

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

India is planning to expand its Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) network with the addition of six new storage sites as part of a national effort to bolster energy security in an increasingly unstable global landscape. The move comes as the country looks to protect itself from sudden international oil supply disruptions, particularly amid rising tensions […]

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UK’s F-35B Still Grounded in Kerala; India May Charge Parking Fee

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

A British F-35B stealth fighter jet, valued at nearly $100 million, remains grounded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, nearly two weeks after it made an emergency landing on June 14 due to suspected hydraulic failure and fuel issues. The fifth-generation fighter, which was operating from the UK’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, had […]

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Air India Crash: Black Box Data Downloaded, Probe Underway

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

India’s civil aviation authorities have successfully extracted critical data from the black box of the ill-fated Air India Flight AI-171, which crashed near Ahmedabad on June 12, killing all 241 on board and 19 people on the ground. This significant development marks a crucial step in unraveling the sequence of events that led to one […]

Defence National

Navy Employee Arrested for Spying for Pakistan During ‘Operation Sindoor’

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

A civilian employee working with the Indian Navy has been arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan, allegedly sharing sensitive information during the recent “Operation Sindoor” anti-terror strikes. The arrest was made following a detailed intelligence-led investigation by India’s security agencies, which uncovered suspicious communications and data transfers to

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Encounter Erupts in Udhampur as Amarnath Yatra Nears

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

A high-stakes encounter erupted in the Basantgarh region of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Thursday morning, just days before the commencement of the annual Amarnath Yatra. The joint operation, codenamed Operation Bihali, was launched by the Indian Army’s White Knight Corps in coordination with the Jammu and Kashmir Police following intelligence inputs on

Economy National

GST Council Eyes Elimination of 12% Slab for Simpler Tax Regime

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

The GST Council is preparing for a significant overhaul of India’s tax structure by proposing the removal of the 12% tax slab in its upcoming 56th meeting, expected in late June or early July. The move is part of a larger effort to rationalise the GST framework, reduce classification disputes, and simplify compliance for businesses […]

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CJI Gavai Affirms Constitution’s Supremacy Over Parliament

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai has reaffirmed the supremacy of the Constitution of India during a public address in his hometown of Amravati, asserting that it stands above all democratic institutions—including Parliament, the executive, and the judiciary. He stressed that while Parliament may enact amendments, it lacks the authority to alter the fundamental basic