National

India’s exports to US fall nearly 12 % as non-US markets surge

By Arun D October 20, 2025

India’s merchandise exports to the United States fell 11.9 per cent year-on-year to about US $5.5 billion in September, according to rating agency CRISIL’s October report. In August, however, US-bound exports had grown around 7 per cent. Growth in non-US markets Shipments to non-US markets expanded 10.9 per cent in September, compared to 6.6 per […]

Defence National

Rajnath Singh Warns Pakistan, Claims Full Range for BrahMos

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday warned that every inch of Pakistani territory is now within the striking range of India’s BrahMos missiles. Speaking at a flag-off ceremony for the first batch of BrahMos missiles produced at the new unit in Lucknow, he called Operation Sindoor “just a trailer” of India’s capabilities. Milestone in Indigenous Defence […]

National Politics

Congress Releases Second List for Bihar Polls

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

The Indian National Congress on Saturday released its second list of candidates for the upcoming 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, naming five new nominees. This comes after the party had earlier announced 48 candidates in its first list. Names of Candidates The five candidates named in the new list are: Shaswat Kedar Pandey from Narkatiaganj Qamrul […]

Defence National

“BrahMos Stands for Self-Reliance,” Says CM Yogi

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday described the BrahMos missile system as a strong example of India’s defence self-reliance. He highlighted the importance of its production unit in Lucknow, saying it contributes both to national security and to economic growth. Local Production Boosts Defence Strength Adityanath praised the Lucknow unit, developed

Law & Order National

Nirav Modi Signals “Sensational Developments”

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

Fugitive businessman Nirav Modi, held in a UK prison for more than six years, told a London court that “sensational developments” are expected in his ongoing extradition proceedings to India. He made the remark during a separate hearing over an unpaid debt exceeding USD 8 million. Wanted in PNB Scam Nirav Modi is wanted by […]

Defence National

HAL Provided 24×7 Support in Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) extended round-the-clock support to the Indian Air Force (IAF) during Operation Sindoor. The aerospace major kept fighter jets and helicopters mission-ready at various operational sites. Continuous Maintenance for IAF According to Singh, HAL staff worked tirelessly to ensure that IAF

Law & Order

Belgian Court Clears Extradition of Mehul Choksi

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2025

A Belgian court in Antwerp has approved the extradition of fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi to India, marking a major step in the ₹13,000 crore Punjab National Bank fraud case. The court upheld the validity of his arrest in Belgium, ruling that the charges against him met the principle of dual criminality. Choksi in Custody Since […]

National

Bomb Threat At Radhakrishnan’s Chennai Home A Hoax

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2025

A bomb threat was emailed to the Tamil Nadu DGP office targeting the Chennai home of Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan. Police and bomb squad teams promptly rushed to his Poes Garden residence. Search and confirmation Teams conducted a detailed sweep of the premises, but found no explosive device. Authorities later confirmed the threat was a […]

Defence National

HAL’s Third Tejas Line Boosts India’s Aerospace Power

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2025

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has set up a third production line for the LCA Tejas at its Nashik facility, augmenting its existing two lines in Bengaluru. This expansion is expected to raise the total aircraft manufacturing capacity from 16 to 24 jets per year. Strategic autonomy advanced This move aligns with India’s aim of defence […]

Economy National

Rupee Strengthens To ₹87.82 Against Dollar

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2025

The Indian rupee rose by 26 paise to settle at ₹87.82 per U.S. dollar on Thursday, marking its strongest level in nearly a month. The rebound came after a period of weakness that saw the currency slip past the ₹88 mark earlier this month. Intraday trend The rupee opened at ₹87.90 and traded between a […]