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National

UDAN Flights Stop On Half Of Routes

By BPN News Desk
India’s UDAN regional air connectivity scheme is facing sustainability challenges, with commercial flights discontinued on nearly half of the routes made operational since the programme began. UDAN Routes Face Major Disruption Of the 669 routes made operational under the Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik scheme since 2017, flights are currently running on only 336 routes. […]
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National

India Removes E-Rickshaw Battery Apps

By BPN News Desk
India has asked Google and Apple to remove several battery management apps from their platforms after reports that they were being misused to remotely disable e-rickshaws, raising public safety and cybersecurity concerns. India Removes E-Rickshaw Battery Apps The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has directed the removal of seven mobile applications,
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National

Indian Missions Continue Limited Consular Services

By BPN News Desk
India has clarified that its missions in Australia, Kuwait and the UAE are continuing limited consular services, even as outsourced passport, visa and consular operations remain on hold due to an ongoing legal matter. Indian Missions Continue Consular Services The Ministry of External Affairs said Indian missions in the three countries have not stopped functioning […]
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Defence National

DAC Clears ₹52,000 Crore Defence Boost

By BPN News Desk
India has cleared defence acquisition proposals worth about ₹52,000 crore, with a major focus on anti-drone protection, air defence systems, naval surveillance and unmanned capabilities. DAC Clears ₹52,000 Crore Defence Proposals The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity for multiple capital acquisition
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Economy National

India Forex Reserves Fall To $666.93 Billion

By BPN News Desk
India’s foreign exchange reserves fell sharply in the week ended June 26, mainly due to a decline in the value of gold reserves, while foreign currency assets saw only a marginal fall. India Forex Reserves Fall To $666.93 Billion India’s foreign exchange reserves declined by $5.654 billion to $666.933 billion for the week ended June […]
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Economy National

India Sets $1 Trillion Export Target

By BPN News Desk
India has set a $1 trillion export target for FY27, with the government expecting strong growth in both merchandise and services exports during the current financial year. India $1 Trillion Export Target For FY27 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India is on track to reach the $1 trillion export milestone in FY27, supported […]
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National

India Firm On Indus Waters Treaty Stand

By BPN News Desk
India has said its position on the Indus Waters Treaty remains unchanged, making it clear that the agreement will stay in abeyance until Pakistan ends its support for cross-border terrorism. India Maintains Stand On Indus Waters Treaty The Ministry of External Affairs said the Indus Waters Treaty remains in abeyance in response to Pakistan’s continued […]
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National Politics

Kejriwal Seeks Rollback Of E20 Petrol

By BPN News Desk
AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to roll back the E20 petrol rollout, citing public concerns over mileage, vehicle compatibility and consumer impact. Kejriwal Seeks E20 Petrol Rollback Kejriwal said he would write to the Prime Minister seeking a rollback of the 20% ethanol-blended petrol programme. He said motorists across […]
J & K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah paid heartfelt tributes to Head Constable Jagbir Singh, who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Kathua encounter. Image Credit: X account @OmarAbdullah
National

Omar Abdullah Backs India-Pak Dialogue

By BPN News Desk
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has backed efforts to resume dialogue between India and Pakistan, saying no one should object to talks aimed at improving relations between the two neighbouring countries. Omar Abdullah Backs India Pakistan Dialogue Speaking in Shopian, Abdullah said tensions between India and Pakistan have continued for decades and that […]
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Law & Order

Bombay HC Slams Maharashtra Defections

By BPN News Desk
The Bombay High Court made sharp oral observations on political defections in Maharashtra while quashing an externment order against SDPI leader Saeed Ahmad Abdul Wahid Chaudhary. The court held that merely organising protests against government decisions cannot be grounds to extern a citizen. Bombay High Court On Maharashtra Politics Justice Madhav Jamdar orally remarked