National Politics

Opposition Slams Govt for ‘Misleading Nation’ Over Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2025

A political firestorm has erupted after Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan acknowledged initial setbacks during Operation Sindoor, India’s cross-border military response following the Pahalgam terrorist attack. While General Chauhan firmly stated that the operation ultimately achieved all its objectives, the opposition seized upon his remarks, accusing the Modi

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Gen Anil Chauhan Admits IAF Losses in Early Sindoor Strikes

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has publicly acknowledged that the Indian Air Force suffered initial setbacks during the early stages of Operation Sindoor, the large-scale military response following the Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking to Bloomberg TV and Reuters, Gen Chauhan refrained from giving exact figures but underlined that the focus should be on […]

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Engineer Held for Leaking Indian Navy Ship Data to Pakistani Agents

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

In a major national security breach, Maharashtra’s Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested 27-year-old junior defence engineer Ravindra Muralidhar Verma for allegedly leaking critical data on Indian Navy warships and submarines to Pakistani intelligence agents. Verma, employed by a defence subcontractor, passed on sensitive operational details of at least 14 Indian naval

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Javed Akhtar Slams Bollywood’s Silence on Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

Veteran lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar has taken a sharp dig at the Indian film industry’s silence on Operation Sindoor, calling out the apparent lack of engagement with national issues. Speaking candidly in a recent interview, Akhtar noted that many in the industry are simply apolitical or too focused on personal gain. “Some people are […]

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PM Modi Calls Operation Sindoor India’s Biggest Anti-Terror Mission

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described Operation Sindoor as the largest and most successful anti-terror mission in India’s history. Addressing a massive public gathering in Bhopal, Modi lauded the bravery and precision of India’s armed forces, who “demolished terror camps deep inside areas that even the Pakistani army wouldn’t have imagined.” The operation was a […]

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15% of Army’s Time in Operation Sindoor Spent Fighting Misinformation

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan revealed that during Operation Sindoor, approximately 15% of the Army’s time and effort was consumed in countering misinformation campaigns. Speaking at a defence-related event, General Chauhan emphasized how fake news and propaganda posed serious operational challenges during the high-tempo military campaign launched

Economy National

India’s Q4 GDP Grows 7.4%, FY25 Growth Slows to 6.5%

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

India’s economy posted a strong performance in the fourth quarter of FY25 with GDP growth accelerating to 7.4%, marking a four-quarter high and outpacing market expectations of 6.9%. The boost came on the back of robust government capital spending and solid momentum in the construction and manufacturing sectors. Construction activity grew by a substantial 10.8%, […]

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GTRE Clears Kaveri Engine Afterburner Upgrade for Tejas Testing

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

India’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has secured approval to integrate the Dry Kaveri engine with a newly developed afterburner onto an older Limited Series Production (LSP) variant of the LCA Tejas fighter jet. This marks a major milestone in India’s decades-long effort to build indigenous

Agriculture National

India Extends Duty-Free Yellow Pea Imports Until March 2026

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

In a strategic move to stabilize domestic pulse prices, the Indian government has extended the duty-free import policy for yellow peas until March 31, 2026. This decision, effective immediately, aims to bolster the availability of pulses in the domestic market and mitigate inflationary pressures. India, being the world’s largest importer of yellow peas, primarily

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Salman Khurshid Backs Article 370 Move, BJP Welcomes Remark

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

In a statement that has stirred political ripples, senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Salman Khurshid has praised the Modi government’s decision to revoke Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking in Jakarta as part of an all-party delegation, Khurshid said the move “put an end to a major problem” in the region. He […]