Government Policies National

India Launches Passport Seva 2.0 and Nationwide E‑Passports

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar marked the 13th Passport Seva Divas with a transformative announcement: the nationwide rollout of Passport Seva Programme Version 2.0 (PSP 2.0) and the introduction of e‑Passports. These initiatives promise to enhance passport issuance efficiency, strengthen travel security, and expand access—particularly in remote and underserved

Economy National

India to Become World’s Third-Largest Economy by 2027, Says Piyush Goyal

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal recently stated that India is on track to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2027, a goal driven by sweeping economic reforms, robust infrastructure investment, and enhanced global competitiveness. Speaking at an industry event, he emphasized that “great economies are not built in calm waters,” underlining India’s

Defence National

BrahMos Delivers 15 Indigenous Manik Engines to DRDO

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd (BAPL) has delivered 15 Manik Small Turbofan Engines (STFE) to India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), marking a significant milestone in the nation’s pursuit of self-reliance in missile and UAV propulsion. These deliveries are part of a total order for 35 units, supporting the development of India’s indigenous cruise

National

NSA Doval Urges SCO to Drop Terror Double Standards

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting held recently in Astana, Kazakhstan, India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval made a pointed appeal to member countries to relinquish double standards when dealing with terrorism. Doval’s remarks highlighted the need for a more unified approach to eliminating terror, as differing interpretations and selective

Defence National

Rajnath Singh Empowers CDS to Issue Joint Orders to Armed Forces

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

In a transformative development for India’s military structure, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has officially authorised the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) to issue joint operational orders to the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. This move reinforces the government’s commitment to integrated warfare readiness and streamlining military command under a unified leadership. CDS

Defence National

Indian Army to Add Six Pinaka Rocket Regiments by 2026

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

The Indian Army is poised to significantly enhance its LAC and LoC firepower by inducting six new Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) regiments by 2026. This expansion builds on earlier deployments and aligns with broader efforts to modernize artillery capabilities along hostile frontiers. Pinaka Regiments Take Center Stage Currently supporting border defense, four

Economy National

80% of Middle-Class Indians May Outlive Their Retirement Savings

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

A staggering 80% of middle-class Indians are at risk of outliving their retirement savings, according to leading wealth advisor Mohit Beriwala. The warning underscores the growing financial vulnerability of India’s salaried population as they approach retirement with insufficient savings and no pension fallback. The Retirement Crisis Despite decades of earning, many

National Politics

Shashi Tharoor Dispels Rumors, Says He’s Not Joining BJP

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has firmly dismissed speculation that a recent opinion piece titled Operation Sindoor signaled an intent to join the Bharatiya Janata Party. In a statement published on Wednesday, he labeled such claims as “completely false and misleading,” clarifying that the article was intended to provoke debate—not signal a shift in party allegiance.

Economy National

Rupee Posts Biggest Single-Day Gain as Oil Prices Plunge

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

The Indian rupee recorded its strongest single-day rally in over a month on Tuesday, surging by nearly ₹0.78 as global crude oil prices dropped sharply following a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel. The relief in energy markets and improved investor sentiment pushed the rupee to close around ₹85.97–₹85.98 against the US dollar, a level […]

Defence National

Falcon 2000 MRA Jets to Be Made in India for Indian Navy

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Reliance Aerostructure and Dassault Aviation are set to offer a made-in-India variant of the Falcon 2000 jet, specially modified for multi-role maritime operations, to the Indian Navy. The aircraft, known as the Falcon 2000 MRA (Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft), is being positioned as a cutting-edge platform to enhance India’s maritime surveillance and defense