Infrastructure National

PM To Launch ₹5,000‑Crore Projects In Bihar’s Siwan

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Siwan district in Bihar, where he will unveil infrastructure and welfare projects valued at over ₹5,000 crore. The visit, which comes ahead of the state’s assembly elections, reflects the government’s focus on regional development and targeted welfare delivery. During the event, the Prime Minister will either inaugurate

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Air India Cuts 38 Weekly International Flights, Suspends Three Routes

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

Air India has announced a substantial reduction in its international flight operations following the fatal Boeing 787 crash near Ahmedabad. Effective from June 21 through July 15, the airline will take 38 weekly international flights off its schedule and temporarily halt service on three overseas routes. Flight Cuts The airline plans to suspend flights on […]

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Engine Checks Show No Issues, AI Dreamliner Crash Probe Ongoing Meta Keywords

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

Following the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171 near Ahmedabad, early findings indicate that the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner involved had no reported issues with its engines before departure. The aircraft, registered as VT-ANB, was bound for London Gatwick when it went down shortly after takeoff, resulting in the loss of more than 270 lives. […]

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DGCA Flagged Air India Safety Breaches Before Ahmedabad Incident

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Just days before an Air India Airbus A320neo suffered a serious mid-air malfunction during a flight from Ahmedabad, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had issued a formal warning to the airline, citing multiple safety and maintenance lapses across its fleet. The regulator’s pre-incident inspection report had identified non-compliance issues that, in

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India to Replace GPS Timekeeping with Indigenous Atomic Clock Network

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

India is preparing to make a major technological transition by replacing its reliance on the U.S.-controlled GPS system for timekeeping with a fully indigenous atomic clock infrastructure. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi recently confirmed that a new national timekeeping system will soon be deployed to maintain Indian Standard Time (IST) using a network of high-precision

Law & Order National

Inquiry Panel Rejects Conspiracy Claim in Justice Varma Cash Recovery Case

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

An internal judicial inquiry has concluded that large bundles of currency notes were indeed recovered from the storeroom of Justice Yashwant Varma’s official residence in Delhi, rejecting his claims of conspiracy and terming his version of events as unconvincing. The panel, constituted by the Chief Justice of India, was tasked with probing the circumstances surrounding

National Politics

Shashi Tharoor Acknowledges Differences Within Congress Amid Infighting Speculation

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Former Union Minister and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has acknowledged recent “differences of opinion” with his party leadership amid rumours of internal divide, but emphasised that these are rooted in constructive dialogue and not personal discord. Speaking in New Delhi, Tharoor asserted that the party remains united and focused on preparing for upcoming elections. Tharoor

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Amit Shah: “English Speakers Will Soon Feel Ashamed”

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has stirred a nationwide discussion by declaring that Indians who speak English will “soon feel ashamed” as the country moves toward reviving its linguistic heritage. Speaking at a book launch event in Delhi, Shah asserted that the dominance of English is a colonial remnant that has distorted India’s cultural identity. […]

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Tharoor Slams Trump-Munir Lunch, Cites Osama Reminder

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has sharply criticised U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent White House lunch with Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir, calling the optics of the meeting deeply troubling. In a stinging remark aimed at Trump, Tharoor said, “I hope the food was good and he also got some food for thought,” suggesting […]

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Bypolls Begin in 5 Seats Across Four States

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Voting has commenced today for five high-stakes assembly bypolls spread across Punjab, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Kerala. Though limited in number, these by-elections are significant both politically and symbolically, taking place against the backdrop of heightened national sentiment following recent security events and ahead of critical state-level elections in 2026.