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India Hosts FIPIC Foreign Ministers Meet In NYC

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hosted the Foreign Ministers Meeting of the Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) in New York. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly. Focus On 12-Point Action Plan During the meeting, Jaishankar highlighted progress on a 12-point development agenda, originally announced at

Government Policies National

Modi Government Approves Over 10,000 New Medical Seats

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the addition of 10,023 new medical seats in government colleges across India. This includes 5,023 MBBS (undergraduate) seats and 5,000 postgraduate (PG) seats under Phase III of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme to upgrade medical education. Funding And Cost Structure The total allocation for the […]

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Government extends Anil Chauhan’s CDS tenure to May 2026

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

The Government of India has extended General Anil Chauhan’s tenure as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs until May 30, 2026, or until further orders. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) cleared the proposal on September 24, 2025. The move ensures continuity in leadership at a time when the […]

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Cabinet Approves ₹1,865 Cr Bonus for Railway Staff

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) worth about ₹1,865.68 crore for non-gazetted railway employees across India, just ahead of the festive season. The bonus is equivalent to 78 days’ wages. Who Benefits About 10.91 lakh staff members in roles such as station masters, track maintainers, loco pilots, guards, and technicians will […]

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Ladakh Protests Turn Violent, BJP Office Torched

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

Demonstrations demanding full statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule in Ladakh turned violent today. Protesters set fire to the local BJP office and a security vehicle during clashes with police. Clash and Chaos Youth groups joined a shutdown call, leading to confrontations with law enforcement. Police responded with tear gas and baton charges. Visuals […]

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SC Orders Probe into 3-Year Delay in Case Listing

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

The Supreme Court has sharply criticized its Registry for failing to list a petition for over three years, despite a direct court order to do so immediately after service of notice. Background of the Case The petition was filed in 2022 by a complainant challenging bail granted by the Madras High Court to a former […]

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Tharoor Slams Trump’s Reliance on Tariffs as “Magic Tools”

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has taken aim at U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies, saying Trump treats tariffs as “magic instruments” to fix America’s economic problems. Tharoor argued that such an approach oversimplifies complex global trade realities. Trump’s Rationale According to Tharoor Tharoor said Trump believes that many products once made in America are now

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India Must Raise Defence Budget to 2.5-3% of GDP: Rajesh Kumar Singh

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has said that India’s current defence spending, which is about 2% of GDP, needs to be raised to 2.5-3%. He stressed that the increase is vital to meet modern security challenges and technological demands. Plans for Annual Capital Outlay Singh noted that the government plans to allocate USD $25–30 billion […]

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IT Minister Vaishnaw Switches to Zoho in Swadeshi Push

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that he has switched his office productivity tools to Zoho, the Indian-made software suite used for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. He shared the update on X, calling it his contribution to Prime Minister Modi’s Swadeshi vision. Call to Embrace Homegrown Tech Vaishnaw urged citizens, businesses, and government bodies

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India VP Says Atmanirbhar Bharat Vision Made India Self-Reliant

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative has enabled India to achieve self-reliance in crucial sectors such as defence, space, and electronics. He made the remarks at his first public function after assuming office. Poverty Reduction & Basic Amenities Radhakrishnan noted that over the past 11 years, more