Law & Order National

India Seeks Extradition of Mehul Choksi from Belgium

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

Indian authorities have formally requested the extradition of fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi from Belgium, following his arrest in Antwerp on April 12. Choksi, implicated in the ₹13,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, had been residing in Belgium after fleeing India in 2018. The Belgian Federal Public Service of Justice confirmed receipt of India’s

Defence National

IAF Aircraft Face GPS Spoofing During Myanmar Relief Mission

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft operating under Operation Brahma faced multiple GPS spoofing attacks while delivering humanitarian aid to Myanmar following a catastrophic earthquake. The first incident was reported on March 29, when a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft experienced disruption in its GPS signals while flying within Myanmar’s airspace. Subsequent missions

National Politics

PM Modi Accuses Congress of Misusing Constitution

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

During a rally in Hisar, Haryana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing it of exploiting the Constitution for political gain. He remarked that the Congress is “exploiting the holy Constitution as a weapon to grab power,” and accused the party of using constitutional provisions as tools of convenience […]

Law & Order National

Gujarat ATS, Coast Guard Seize ₹1,800 Cr Meth in Sea Operation

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

In a significant joint operation, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) seized over 300 kilograms of methamphetamine, valued at approximately ₹1,800 crore, from the Arabian Sea near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) off the Gujarat coast. The operation took place during the night of April 12-13, 2025.​ Acting on […]

Law & Order National

Mehul Choksi Arrested in Belgium on India’s Extradition Request

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, a key accused in the ₹13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, has been detained in Belgium following an extradition request made by Indian authorities. He was arrested in the city of Antwerp, where he had been staying with his wife, Preeti Choksi, a Belgian citizen. Authorities believe he obtained Belgian […]

National Politics

Enforcement Directorate Moves to Seize ₹700 Crore of Gandhis’ Assets in National Herald Case

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated proceedings to seize assets worth more than ₹700 crore linked to Associated Journals Limited (AJL), a company closely connected with Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The properties under scrutiny include high-value real estate in Delhi, Mumbai, and Lucknow, most notably the Herald House located on Bahadur Shah

Defence National

India Tests Laser Weapon, Joins Elite Defense League

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2025

India has marked a major leap in defense technology by successfully testing a 30-kilowatt laser-based weapon system designed to eliminate aerial threats such as fixed-wing aircraft, missiles, and swarming drones. With this development, India enters an elite group of nations, including the United States, Russia, and China, that have demonstrated such advanced laser-based

Infrastructure National

India Unveils ₹10 Trillion Highway Upgrade Plan

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2025

The Indian government has launched a massive infrastructure initiative, announcing a ₹10 trillion investment over the next two years aimed at transforming the country’s highway network. The plan is designed to elevate India’s road infrastructure to meet international benchmarks, with particular focus on enhancing connectivity across border and northeastern

Defence National

Army JCO Killed in LoC Encounter in Jammu and Kashmir

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2025

In the early hours of April 12, 2025, the Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Keri Battalion area near Akhnoor in Jammu and Kashmir. During the operation, Subedar Kuldeep Chand, a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the 9 Punjab Regiment, sustained critical injuries while confronting armed infiltrators. […]

Economy National

Rupee Strengthens as Forex Reserves Jump to $676.3 Billion

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

India’s foreign exchange reserves have seen a robust increase of $10.9 billion, pushing the total to $676.3 billion as of April 4, 2025. This marks the highest level in the past five months and continues a positive trend for the fifth consecutive week. The surge has provided a substantial cushion for the Indian economy amid […]