Defence National

Indian Army Faces Over 1 Lakh Personnel Shortage Amid Border Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2025

The Indian Army is currently facing a severe manpower crisis, with more than one lakh posts lying vacant. As of October 1, 2024, the Army’s actual strength stood at 11,05,110 against a sanctioned strength of 11,97,520, indicating a gap of 92,410 personnel. This includes a 7.72% shortfall among Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) and Non-Commissioned Officers […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Hears Challenges to Waqf Amendment Act Amid Nationwide Protests

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2025

On April 16, 2025, the Supreme Court commenced hearings on a series of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. Among the petitioners are Congress MP Mohammad Jawed, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi, and the Communist Party of India. They contend that the amendments infringe on the autonomy of religious institutions and […]

National

Indian Coast Guard Seizes ₹58 Lakh Worth of Sea Cucumbers in Tamil Nadu

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2025

On April 13, 2025, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted a significant anti-poaching operation in Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathapuram district, resulting in the seizure of 145 kilograms of illegally harvested sea cucumbers. The consignment is estimated to be worth ₹58 lakh in the international market. This operation highlights the increasing vigilance of maritime

National

Investigation Links Bangladeshi Elements to Bengal Waqf Protests

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2025

Recent investigations have uncovered evidence suggesting the involvement of Bangladeshi elements in the violent protests that erupted in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district over the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The violence, which resulted in multiple casualties and significant property damage, has raised serious concerns about cross-border infiltration and its impact on

National Politics

Enforcement Directorate Charges Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in National Herald Case

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a charge sheet against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in connection with the National Herald money laundering case. This marks the first time both leaders have been formally charged in the ongoing investigation. Allegations and Legal Action The charge sheet, submitted to a Delhi court, accuses the […]

National

PM Modi Slams Congress Over Waqf Law and Social Justice Failures

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a public gathering in Haryana, launched a sharp attack on the Congress party, accusing it of perpetuating “vote bank politics” and neglecting the rights of marginalized communities for decades. His remarks centered on the newly enacted Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, and the broader discourse on social justice in India. […]

National

IMD Predicts Above-Normal Rainfall for India’s 2025 Monsoon Season

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the country will receive above-normal rainfall during the 2025 southwest monsoon season. The cumulative rainfall is expected to be around 105% of the long-period average (LPA) of 87 cm, offering a promising outlook for agriculture and economic stability. The optimistic forecast is largely attributed to the neutral

Defence National

Encounter Breaks Out in J&K’s Poonch, One Soldier Injured

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

A fierce encounter erupted on the night of April 14, 2025, in Lasana village in the Surankote area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, as Indian security forces engaged suspected terrorists in a joint anti-insurgency operation. The mission, dubbed “Operation Lasana,” was launched based on credible intelligence inputs regarding the movement of militants in

Law & Order National

Robert Vadra Appears Before ED in Haryana Land Deal Probe

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

Businessman Robert Vadra appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on April 15, 2025, in connection with a money laundering investigation related to a 2008 land deal in Shikohpur, Haryana. This was the second summons issued to Vadra in the case after he failed to appear for questioning on April 8. The investigation pertains to a […]

Economy National

India’s March Inflation Holds at 3.6% After Four-Month Decline

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

India’s retail inflation rate remained steady at 3.6% in March 2025, bringing a four-month easing trend to a halt. The unchanged figure from February’s 3.61% was driven primarily by a sharp rise in gold prices, which helped offset continued softness in food prices. Economists noted that while food price moderation has been consistent in recent […]