Government Policies National

Cabinet Clears 3% DA Hike from July

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved an additional 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, effective July 1, 2025. This raises the DA/DR rate from 55% to 58% of basic pay or pension. Who Will Benefit The hike will benefit about 49.19 lakh central government workers and […]

National Politics

PM Modi Unveils Stamp & Coin for RSS 100 Years

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 1, 2025, released a commemorative postage stamp and a ₹100 special coin in New Delhi to mark the centenary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The event was held at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre with RSS leaders in attendance. Unique Features of the Coin and Stamp The special […]

Defence National

GE Delivers Fourth Engine to HAL for Tejas Mk1A

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2025

GE Aerospace has delivered the fourth GE-F404-IN20 engine to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), fulfilling part of a contract signed in 2021. This engine is destined for India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A program. Contract and Delivery Background Under the 2021 agreement, HAL is to receive 99 F404-IN20 engines along with support services. The first […]

Law & Order National

Organiser and Manager Arrested in Zubeen Garg Death Case

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2025

Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and singer Zubeen Garg’s manager Siddhartha Sharma were arrested in Delhi and brought to Guwahati on Wednesday in connection with the investigation into Garg’s death. Authorities later presented them in court and secured 14-day custody for further probe. Circumstances of Zubeen Garg’s Death Zubeen Garg, aged 52, died on September 19,

Law & Order National

Urvashi Rautela Questioned by ED in Betting App Probe

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

Actor and model Urvashi Rautela appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in New Delhi on Tuesday for questioning in a money laundering case linked to the online betting platform 1xBet, where she is the Indian brand ambassador. Summons and Statement Rautela was summoned earlier this month and recorded her statement under the Prevention of Money […]

National

IndiGo Flight Receives Bomb Threat Midair

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

An IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Delhi was threatened with a bomb on the morning of September 30, 2025. The aircraft, flight 6E-762, landed safely in Delhi under heightened security. Discovery of Threat While in midair, a security alert was raised about a possible bomb onboard. The crew informed authorities, and the flight was given […]

National

Chidambaram Says US Pressured India After 26/11

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

Former Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has claimed that the UPA government in 2008 faced strong international pressure—especially from the United States—to avoid military retaliation following the Mumbai terror attacks. In a recent interview, he said that Condoleezza Rice, then US Secretary of State, visited New Delhi days after the attacks and urged India not […]

Defence National

India Will Not Be Deterred, Says Chief of Defence General

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday affirmed that India would not yield to nuclear coercion. He also called for stronger preparedness against biological threats and radiological contamination. Strong Stance on Nuclear Blackmail Speaking at Delhi’s Manekshaw Centre during the 100th Raising Day of the Military Nursing Service, Gen Chauhan stated that India

Law & Order National

YouTuber Felix Gerald Arrested Over Karur Stampede Claims

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

The Chennai Cybercrime Wing arrested YouTuber Felix Gerald on Tuesday for allegedly publishing videos about the Karur rally stampede that could amount to spreading misinformation. Authorities say Gerald had made claims linking motives to the tragic incident. Details of the Arrest Gerald runs a Tamil YouTube channel focusing on current affairs. The arrest follows an […]

National

Ladakh Leader Chering Dorje Lakruk – Article 370 Also Protected Us

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

Chering Dorje Lakruk, a senior Buddhist leader from Ladakh, has said that while many in the region once criticized Article 370, it also provided vital protections. His remarks come at a time of unrest in Leh and Kargil, where protests have intensified over demands for safeguards. Remarks on Article 370 Lakruk stated, “We cursed Article […]