National

Air India Flight to New York Diverted to Delhi After Security Alert

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2024

An Air India flight bound for New York from Mumbai was diverted to New Delhi early this morning following a security alert. The aircraft, carrying 239 passengers and crew, made an emergency landing at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, where all individuals on board were safely evacuated. Emergency Landing in Delhi The flight, AI119, was […]

National

PM GatiShakti Revolutionizes India’s Infrastructure and Connectivity

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PM NMP) for its transformative role in revolutionizing India’s infrastructure. In a recent social media post, PM Modi emphasized how GatiShakti is accelerating multimodal connectivity, enhancing logistics, and driving job creation, all crucial components for achieving a “Viksit

National Politics

Congress Suspends Amravati MLA Sulbha Khodke for Anti-Party Activities

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2024

In a significant development ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections, the Congress has suspended Amravati MLA Sulbha Khodke for six years due to alleged “anti-party activities.” The suspension was announced on October 12, signaling a clear stance by the party against internal dissent. Congress Suspends Sulbha Khodke The decision to suspend Khodke follows

Politics

Election Dates for Maharashtra, Jharkhand Expected Soon

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2024

The Election Commission is expected to announce the dates for the upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand in the coming week, according to a report by The Times of India. Polling is anticipated to take place in the second or third week of November, just after the festive season. Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly Elections […]

Defence

India to Boost Airfield Infrastructure Along China Border

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2024

In response to China’s rapid airfield infrastructure development along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) are advancing plans to take over three airstrips in Uttarakhand and establish a new one in Himachal Pradesh. The move aims to enhance India’s defense capabilities and counter […]

National

India Ranks 105th in 2024 Global Hunger Index, Faces “Serious” Hunger Levels

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2024

India has been ranked 105th out of 127 countries in the 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI), with a score of 27.3, indicating a “serious” hunger situation. The report, published by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe, assesses global hunger, with lower scores representing less hunger. While India has improved from its 2023 ranking of 111th, the current […]

Politics State News West India

NCP Leader Baba Siddique Shot Dead in Mumbai, Two Suspects Detained

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2024

Baba Siddique, a senior leader of the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and former Maharashtra minister, was shot dead in Mumbai on October 12. The shooting occurred outside his son Zeeshan Siddique’s MLA office near Colgate Ground in Nirmal Nagar, Bandra. According to reports, two to three rounds were fired, and […]

Government Policies

PM GatiShakti Plan Marks 3 Years with Major Infrastructure Milestones

By Editor - News Desk October 12, 2024

The PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP) for multimodal connectivity, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 13, 2021, has completed three successful years, achieving significant milestones in transforming India’s infrastructure landscape. The initiative, which leverages geospatial technology and a “Whole of Government” approach, has led to faster project

Defence

Rajnath Singh Inaugurates 75 BRO Projects Worth Rs 2,236 Crore

By Editor - News Desk October 12, 2024

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated 75 infrastructure projects of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on October 12, 2024, from the Trishakti Corps Headquarters in Sukna, West Bengal. These projects, valued at Rs 2,236 crore, include 22 roads, 51 bridges, and two additional projects across 11 states and union territories, including Jammu & Kashmir,

National

PM Internship Scheme Offers 90,000+ Opportunities: Eligibility and Benefits

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2024

The Prime Minister Internship Scheme has opened the door to more than 90,800 internship opportunities, with 193 companies offering placements across various industries. Major corporations such as Jubilant Foodworks, Maruti Suzuki India, Eicher Motors, Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Muthoot Finance, and Reliance Industries are among those participating. Registrations for the