National

West Bengal Leads Acid Attack Cases; Women’s Crime Sees Slight Drop

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

West Bengal has again recorded the highest number of acid attacks in India, continuing a troubling trend observed over recent years. According to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, the state reported 31 incidents with 35 victims of acid attacks in 2022. Meanwhile, across the country, 124 acid attack incidents affecting 140 victims […]

National

Leaders Pay Homage on Gandhi, Shastri Jayanti

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2025

On October 2, 2025, India observed Gandhi Jayanti and Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti, commemorating the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and the second Prime Minister, Shastri. Several political leaders and officials paid tribute to the two leaders for their ideals and legacy. PM and President Join Tributes Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Raj Ghat […]

Defence National

Rajnath Singh Celebrates Vijayadashami, Warns Pakistan

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performed Shastra Puja (worship of weapons) at Bhuj Military Station, Gujarat, in observance of Vijayadashami. In his address, he praised Operation Sindoor as having exposed flaws in Pakistan’s air defence system and reaffirmed India’s readiness to respond decisively to threats. Operation Sindoor and Strategic Message Singh said that during

Agriculture National

Cabinet Approves ₹11,440 Crore Pulses Mission

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved a six-year scheme named Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, running from 2025-26 to 2030-31, with a total budget of ₹11,440 crore. Goal of the Mission The mission aims to raise India’s pulse production to 350 lakh tonnes by 2030-31, reduce dependence on imports, and strengthen food security. Key Features The […]

Law & Order National

Wife Urges Release of Sonam Wangchuk, Claims No Access to Medicine

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2025

Gitanjali Angmo, wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, has written to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting her husband’s “unconditional release”. She alleged that she has had no contact with him since his detention and is unaware of his current health condition. In her letter, she claimed Wangchuk was detained without being […]

Government Policies National

Cabinet Clears 3% DA Hike from July

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved an additional 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, effective July 1, 2025. This raises the DA/DR rate from 55% to 58% of basic pay or pension. Who Will Benefit The hike will benefit about 49.19 lakh central government workers and […]

National Politics

PM Modi Unveils Stamp & Coin for RSS 100 Years

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 1, 2025, released a commemorative postage stamp and a ₹100 special coin in New Delhi to mark the centenary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The event was held at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre with RSS leaders in attendance. Unique Features of the Coin and Stamp The special […]

Defence National

GE Delivers Fourth Engine to HAL for Tejas Mk1A

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2025

GE Aerospace has delivered the fourth GE-F404-IN20 engine to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), fulfilling part of a contract signed in 2021. This engine is destined for India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A program. Contract and Delivery Background Under the 2021 agreement, HAL is to receive 99 F404-IN20 engines along with support services. The first […]

Law & Order National

Organiser and Manager Arrested in Zubeen Garg Death Case

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2025

Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and singer Zubeen Garg’s manager Siddhartha Sharma were arrested in Delhi and brought to Guwahati on Wednesday in connection with the investigation into Garg’s death. Authorities later presented them in court and secured 14-day custody for further probe. Circumstances of Zubeen Garg’s Death Zubeen Garg, aged 52, died on September 19,

Law & Order National

Urvashi Rautela Questioned by ED in Betting App Probe

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

Actor and model Urvashi Rautela appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in New Delhi on Tuesday for questioning in a money laundering case linked to the online betting platform 1xBet, where she is the Indian brand ambassador. Summons and Statement Rautela was summoned earlier this month and recorded her statement under the Prevention of Money […]