National

PMBJP Achieves Rs. 1000 Crore Sales Milestone in October 2024

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2024

The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) reached a significant milestone by achieving sales worth Rs. 1000 crores in October 2024. This accomplishment, achieved earlier than the previous year’s target, which was met in December 2023, highlights the growing trust in affordable, high-quality medicines offered through the scheme. The remarkable growth is

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Khalistani Terrorist Pannun Issues Fresh Threat Against Air India Flights

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2024

Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, leader of the banned group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), has issued a new threat warning passengers not to fly on Air India flights between November 1 and 19. He claimed an attack could take place on an Air India flight during this period, which he linked to the 40th anniversary […]

Defence National

India Delays 6th-Generation Fighter Development to Mid-2040s

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2024

India has no immediate plans to develop a 6th-generation air superiority fighter until at least the mid-2040s, according to recent reports. The Indian Air Force is currently focused on its 5th-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, which is set to fill capability gaps over the next decade. 6th-Generation Fighter to Replace Su-30MKI Fleet The […]

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CJI Chandrachud Reflects on Ayodhya Dispute, Expresses Faith in Divine Solution

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2024

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, while addressing residents of his native village Kanhersar in Maharashtra’s Khed taluka on Sunday, spoke about his personal reflections on the historic Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute. Recalling the time the case was before him, the Chief Justice shared that he prayed for divine intervention to help find a resolution […]

National

Bomb Hoax Forces Emergency Landing in Calcutta, Aviation on High Alert

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2024

An Alliance Air flight from Lilabari in Assam made an emergency landing at Calcutta airport on Sunday following a bomb hoax, one of nearly 25 flights targeted by false bomb threats that day. This incident is part of a larger pattern affecting nearly 100 flights from Indian carriers over the past week, leading to delays, […]

Defence National

IAF Pushes for Avionics Self-Reliance with ₹6,000 Crore Projects in Pune

By BPN News Desk October 20, 2024

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched a significant ₹6,000 crore initiative aimed at achieving self-reliance in avionics and other critical defense technologies. This major step was announced during the Indian Air Force’s review of its Base Repair Depot (BRD) in Pune, underscoring the need for indigenous advancements in defense production. IAF’s Move Towards

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Piyush Goyal Declares H1B Visa Issue a ‘Thing of the Past’

By BPN News Desk October 20, 2024

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, announced that the H1B visa issue is “a thing of the past” during a meeting at Vanijya Bhavan in New Delhi. Goyal emphasized that this long-standing topic would no longer be a focal point in international discussions, signaling a shift towards more strategic and economic collaborations between […]

National Politics

BJP Announces 99 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Elections

By BPN News Desk October 20, 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of 99 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is set to contest from his stronghold, Nagpur South West, as the party positions itself for a competitive election in the state. Key Candidates in the BJP’s First List The BJP’s […]

Law & Order

Explosion Damages Wall at CRPF School in Delhi, No Casualties Reported

By Editor - News Desk October 20, 2024

A massive explosion occurred near the CRPF school in Delhi’s Rohini area early this morning, damaging the school’s wall but fortunately causing no casualties. The incident took place at 7:47 am, sparking a rapid response from forensic teams and Delhi Police’s special cell, who are currently investigating the cause of the blast. Investigation Underway as […]

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Aviation Safety Body Meets Airline CEOs After 70 Bomb Threats in Six Days

By BPN News Desk October 20, 2024

Amid an alarming surge in bomb threats targeting Indian airlines, with 70 threats reported over six days, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) convened a meeting with airline CEOs in New Delhi on Saturday. The meeting, held at the civil aviation ministry’s office in Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, aimed to address growing safety concerns and […]