National

Pilots Urge DGCA To Reverse Boeing 787 Duty Extension

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

India’s aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has extended the flight duty limits for two-pilot operations on the Boeing 787, prompting the Airline Pilots’ Association of India (ALPA) to formally request a rollback. Under the new rule, the flight duty time limitation (FDTL) has been raised from 10 hours to 10.5 hours and […]

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India and US Near $4 Billion Deal For Six More P-8I

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

The Indian Navy is on the verge of finalising a deal of approximately US $4 billion for the acquisition of six additional P‑8I Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft from the United States Department of Defense (DoD) via Boeing. This would raise the Indian Navy’s P-8I fleet from 12 to 18 aircraft. Strategic Importance The P-8I is […]

National Politics

Title: BJP’s Offer to NC Denied, Says Farooq Abdullah

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

In Srinagar, Farooq Abdullah, president of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (NC), said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) approached his party with a “deal” ahead of the Rajya Sabha polls in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, which the NC rejected. He stated that the BJP proposed the NC take three of […]

National

“Why Single Out India?” Goyal Challenges Western Oil Sanction Bias

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has questioned the selective approach of Western nations towards sanctions on Russian oil, asking why India is being singled out. Speaking at a session in Berlin, Goyal pointed out that while European countries, including Germany and the UK, have reportedly secured exemptions from U.S. sanctions on Russian energy, […]

Defence National

India to Conduct Major Tri-Services Exercise ‘Ex Trishul’

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

The Exercise Trishul, a large-scale tri-services military drill, is slated to begin from October 30 and run through November 10, involving the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, in the strategically sensitive western frontier and coastal zones of India. The exercise will test integrated operations in multi-domain warfare including amphibious landings,

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Reliance Vows To Comply With Western Russia-Oil Sanctions

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

In a Sunday statement, Indian energy giant Reliance Industries Ltd confirmed that it will abide by sanctions imposed by the United States, United Kingdom and European Union on Russia, while continuing its existing supplier relationships. The company said its well-established and diversified crude-oil procurement strategy will ensure refinery operations remain stable.

National

India Warns “All Is Not Well” With UN

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has voiced serious concerns over the current state of the United Nations, saying that “all is not well” with the global body. His remarks came during an event marking the UN’s 80th anniversary. Decision-Making Out of Touch Jaishankar said that the UN’s decision-making no longer represents the will of its […]

Defence National

Terror Module Busted in Delhi, 2 Arrested

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

A terror module inspired by the Islamic State (ISIS) has been dismantled by the Delhi Police, resulting in the arrest of two operatives who were allegedly planning a large-scale improvised explosive device (IED) blast in the national capital. Major Threat Averted The arrests were made after coordinated operations across Delhi and Madhya Pradesh. One suspect […]

National

India Will Not Rush Into Trade Deals – Piyush Goyal

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has made it clear that India will not enter into trade agreements in haste. His remarks come amid ongoing negotiations with the United States and the European Union. Emphasis on National Interest Speaking at the Berlin Global Dialogue, Goyal said trade pacts must be based on trust and long-term […]

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India Approves ₹79,000 Cr Defence Procurement

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared defence equipment acquisition proposals worth around ₹79,000 crore to strengthen the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Key Approvals for the Army For the Indian Army, the approvals cover the Nag Missile System (Tracked) Mk II, Ground Based Mobile ELINT Systems (GBMES), and […]