Defence National

India Ships First Akash Air Defence System to Armenia

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

In a significant step for India’s defence export sector, the first Akash air defence missile battery has been shipped to Armenia, marking India’s second missile export. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Akash missile system is designed for surface-to-air defence, capable of targeting fighter jets, cruise missiles,

Economy National

MSMEs to Access Collateral-Free Loans up to Rs 100 Crore: Finance Minister

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Saturday that India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) will soon have access to collateral-free loans of up to Rs 100 crore, enabled by a new credit assessment model developed by public sector banks. Speaking at the National MSME Cluster Outreach Programme in Bengaluru, she highlighted the initiative […]

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10 Killed in Manipur Encounter with CRPF, Kuki Groups Call Shutdown

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

In a violent escalation in Manipur, ten Kuki “militants” were killed in what Manipur Police termed as “retaliatory firing” after an armed attack on security forces in Jiribam on Monday afternoon. The exchange involved a group of armed men targeting a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) post around 3 pm in the Borobekra-Jiribam area, which […]

Law & Order National

CJI Sanjiv Khanna Prioritizes Clearing Case Backlogs, Affordable Justice

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, laid out a progressive vision for the judiciary, focusing on reducing case backlogs, making litigation affordable, shortening trial durations, and simplifying legal procedures. Justice Khanna, who will serve until May 2025, underscored the judiciary’s critical role in governance and its

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India to Test 1,000-Km Anti-Ship Missile Amid Rising Naval Defense Preparedness

By BPN News Desk November 11, 2024

In a significant move to bolster its naval capabilities, India is set to test a new long-range anti-ship ballistic missile with a strike range exceeding 1,000 kilometers. The missile, which will enable the Indian Navy to target enemy warships and aircraft carriers from great distances, is expected to be tested by the Defence Research and […]

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Govt’s Fraud Detection System Blocks 13.5 Million Calls Daily, Saves Rs 2,500 Cr

By BPN News Desk November 11, 2024

Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia revealed that the government’s fraud detection system is effectively blocking 1.35 crore fraudulent calls each day, resulting in savings of Rs 2,500 crore. In an interview with PTI, Scindia detailed the impact of the detection system, which has proven to be a robust defense against financial fraud targeting Indian […]

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India’s Coal Imports Increase 8% in First Half of FY25 Amid Healthy Stock Levels

By BPN News Desk November 11, 2024

India’s coal imports saw a 7.8% increase in the first half of the current financial year, rising to 140.60 million tonnes (MT) from 130.34 MT in the same period last year, as per data from mjunction services ltd, a B2B e-commerce platform. Import Trends and Domestic Production While the April-September period marked a rise in […]

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Indian Armed Forces to Conduct Joint Exercise ‘Poorvi Prahar’

By BPN News Desk November 10, 2024

Starting Sunday, the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force will commence a large-scale tri-services exercise named ‘Poorvi Prahar,’ according to military sources. This joint exercise will be held in the Eastern Command region, focusing on improving interoperability, coordination, and readiness among the three branches of India’s armed forces. Focus on

Economy National

Govt to Soon Approve Rs 100 Crore MSME Credit Guarantee Scheme: FM

By BPN News Desk November 10, 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Rs 100 crore credit guarantee scheme for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), introduced in this year’s budget, will soon be presented to the Union Cabinet for approval. Addressing the National MSME Cluster Outreach Programme, Sitharaman emphasized the scheme’s potential to support MSMEs during

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ISRO to Launch Civilian Navigation System NaVIC, Expand Satellite Network

By BPN News Desk November 10, 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced plans to expand its NaVIC navigation system for civilian access, making it India’s first regional positioning system available to the public. Currently used for strategic applications, NaVIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) will soon be accessible through mobile phones equipped with compatible chipsets, allowing