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India Sends Request For 114 Rafale Jets

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2026

India has sent a formal Letter of Request to France for the proposed procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force, with technology transfer, local manufacturing and Indian weapon integration expected to be key parts of the negotiations. India France Rafale Jet Deal The proposed acquisition of 114 Rafale jets is being […]

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Made In India C295 Completes Test Flight

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2026

India’s first locally assembled Airbus C295 military transport aircraft has completed its maiden test flight from the Final Assembly Line in Vadodara, marking a major milestone for the country’s defence aviation manufacturing programme. Made In India C295 Completes Test Flight The first “Made in India” Airbus C295 military transport aircraft successfully conducted its

Government Policies National

Ethanol Petrol Gets Excise Duty Waiver

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2026

The Centre has exempted higher ethanol-blended petrol from central excise duty, covering petrol blends containing 22 percent to 30 percent ethanol as part of India’s push to promote cleaner fuel and reduce crude oil import dependence. Higher Ethanol Blended Petrol Exempted The exemption applies to petrol blends with ethanol content between 22 percent and 30 […]

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Air India Passenger Handed To Security

By BPN News Desk June 10, 2026

An unruly passenger on an Air India flight from Chandigarh to Delhi was handed over to security personnel after allegedly creating a disturbance onboard. The airline said the flight landed safely and the safety of passengers, crew and aircraft was not compromised. Air India Passenger Disturbance The incident took place on Air India flight AI1879 […]

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Narendra Modi Becomes India’s Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister

By BPN News Desk June 10, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, completing 4,399 days in office since first taking oath on May 26, 2014. The milestone places him ahead of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s elected prime ministerial tenure from 1952 to 1964. Narendra Modi Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister Prime Minister Modi crossed the record on June

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India Slams Pakistan Over PoK Crackdown

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2026

India has strongly criticised Pakistan over reports of deadly violence in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, accusing Islamabad of using force against protesters and trying to hide its governance failures through repression. India Condemns PoK Protest Violence The Ministry of External Affairs said India continues to see a pattern of “horrific human rights violations” by Pakistan

Economy National

Fitch Cuts India FY27 Growth Forecast To 6.4%

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2026

Fitch Ratings has cut India’s FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.4% from its earlier estimate of 6.7%, citing pressure from the US-Iran war, higher oil prices and weaker consumer spending. Fitch India GDP Forecast Cut The rating agency said India’s economic growth is expected to slow from 7.4% in FY26 to 6.4% in FY27. The […]

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Great Nicobar Airport To Boost India’s Reach

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2026

India is set to invest up to Rs 13,000 crore in a dual-use airport and runway project on Great Nicobar Island, a move expected to strengthen civilian connectivity and improve India’s strategic posture in the Indian Ocean region. Great Nicobar Airport Project The airport is planned as part of the broader Great Nicobar Island development […]

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India Slams Pakistan At UN Over Hate Campaign

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2026

India has sharply criticised Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing Islamabad of running a state-backed misinformation campaign by branding militant groups inside its own territory as “Fitna al Hindustan.” India Targets Pakistan At UNSC Speaking at a United Nations Security Council meeting on Afghanistan, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador

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Piyush Goyal Says India Will Tackle Section 301

By BPN News Desk June 8, 2026

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said India does not need to worry about the United States’ Section 301 investigation, expressing confidence that New Delhi and Washington will finalise a good bilateral trade deal. Piyush Goyal On Section 301 Tariffs Goyal said India would tackle the Section 301 issue and protect national interests as […]