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National

Passport Not Citizenship Proof, Says MEA

By BPN News Desk
The External Affairs Ministry has clarified that an Indian passport is primarily a travel document and should not be treated as conclusive proof of citizenship, amid wider discussion over identity documents and eligibility for government services. Passport Not Proof Of Citizenship Officials said passports are issued to Indian citizens, but their core purpose is to […]
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Defence National

AMCA Engine Deal Hits GE Price Hurdle

By BPN News Desk
India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme has reportedly hit a commercial hurdle after engine negotiations with GE Aerospace slowed over pricing, technology transfer and local manufacturing terms. AMCA Engine Deal Faces Price Roadblock Negotiations for the GE F414 engine, expected to power the initial AMCA variant, have reportedly stalled after GE quoted a price
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Economy National

RBI Says Rate Hike Talk Is Premature

By BPN News Desk
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said it is premature to discuss interest rate hikes, stressing that the central bank will continue to assess incoming economic data before taking any policy decision. RBI Rate Hike Fears Ease Malhotra said the Reserve Bank of India’s neutral policy stance should not be seen as preparation for rate hikes. […]
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National

Iran-US MoU Eases India Energy Supplies

By BPN News Desk
The External Affairs Ministry said the recent Iran-US MoU has helped improve the movement of India-bound energy and fertiliser shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route for global oil and trade flows. Iran US MoU Boosts India Energy Supplies The ministry said 11 India-bound vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since […]
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National

Four Fertiliser Ships Clear Hormuz Strait

By BPN News Desk
India has received a supply-chain boost after four cargo ships carrying fertiliser consignments crossed the Strait of Hormuz last week and began moving towards key Indian ports amid continued global trade disruptions. Fertiliser Ships Clear Strait of Hormuz The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers said the vessels are carrying urea, di-ammonium phosphate and sulphur, all
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Defence National

US Clears Apache, M777 Support For India

By BPN News Desk
The United States has formally moved ahead with proposed support packages for India’s Apache attack helicopters and M777A2 ultra-light howitzers, strengthening defence maintenance and operational readiness between the two countries. US India Defence Support Package Approved The proposed Foreign Military Sales support package is valued at about $428.2 million, covering
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Economy National

India Funds See $8.5 Billion Outflow

By BPN News Desk
India-focused equity funds have seen $8.5 billion in outflows so far in 2026, reversing a major part of the foreign money that had entered Indian markets after 2023. The withdrawals come as global investors increase exposure to U.S. equities. India Equity Fund Outflows Rise In 2026 India-focused funds have recorded $8.5 billion in foreign outflows […]
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National Politics

Mallikarjun Kharge Alleges Ram Temple Fund Misuse

By BPN News Desk
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has alleged misuse of funds linked to Ayodhya’s Ram Temple and demanded an investigation into the handling of donations. The remarks were made during a political address in Karnataka, where he also criticised the BJP-led government over national issues. Mallikarjun Kharge Alleges Ram Temple Fund Misuse Kharge claimed that around ₹5,000
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Defence National

PM Modi Commissions Three Naval Ships

By BPN News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three indigenously built Indian Navy platforms in Kolkata, calling the event a major step in India’s push for defence self-reliance and stronger maritime capability. PM Modi Commissions Three Naval Ships The three platforms commissioned into the Indian Navy include the advanced stealth frigate INS Dunagiri, the large survey vessel