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India Surpasses Japan to Become 4th Largest Economy

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2025

India has overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, with a nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching $4.19 trillion in 2025. The announcement was made by NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam during a press briefing following the 10th Governing Council meeting of the planning body. The development marks a major milestone in India’s global […]

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Pakistan’s Nuke Build-up Raises India Threat Concerns

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2025

A recent U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) report has sounded alarm bells over Pakistan’s growing nuclear stockpile and its continued perception of India as an “existential threat.” The findings are part of the DIA’s 2025 Worldwide Threat Assessment and point to a significant military and strategic build-up by Islamabad, which may further destabilize South

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Jaishankar: India Responded to Terror, Not Engaged in Conflict

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2025

In a firm clarification of India’s position following Operation Sindoor, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has rejected the notion that the military action constituted a conflict with Pakistan. He made it clear that India’s actions were a response to terrorism, not a bilateral war. India-Pakistan Relations Clarified Speaking at an international forum, Dr.

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Nibe Limited Secures $17.52M Israeli Defence Contract

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2025

  In a landmark moment for India’s defence exports, Nibe Limited has won a $17.52 million export order from an Israeli defence technology company for the supply of advanced Universal Rocket Launchers. This contract marks one of the most significant international deals secured by the Indian defence manufacturer, boosting its global footprint in the high-tech […]

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PM Modi Urges Institutionalizing Civil Defence at NITI Aayog Meet

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

In the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog held on May 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that Operation Sindoor must not be treated as a one-off initiative. He called upon all states to embed civil defence preparedness into their core governance frameworks, underlining the importance of institutional mechanisms to tackle emerging security and […]

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Theatre Commanders to Lead Ops in India’s Military Restructuring

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

India is undergoing one of its most significant military reforms in decades with the formalization of Integrated Theatre Commands (ITCs). The new structure, announced by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, shifts operational responsibility from the individual service branches to unified theatre commanders. This major reorganisation is designed to streamline

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India’s First ‘Made in India’ Chip to Be Produced in Assam

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

In a landmark announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed that India’s first domestically produced semiconductor chip will be manufactured at the Tata Group’s semiconductor assembly plant in Assam. The declaration was made during the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025, reflecting the government’s strategic push to transform the Northeast into a

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ED Probes Congress Donations to Young Indian in Herald Case

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

In a major escalation in the National Herald case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that senior Congress leaders donated large sums to Young Indian Ltd under directions from party high command. The company, controlled by Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, is at the center of what the ED claims is a massive money laundering […]

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Reliance Defence, Rheinmetall Sign Pact for Artillery and Explosives

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

In a significant boost to India’s defense manufacturing sector, Anil Ambani-led Reliance Defence has signed a strategic partnership with German defense major Rheinmetall AG to produce and supply artillery shells and explosives. The pact is a step forward in India’s ongoing efforts to bolster indigenous defense production under the ‘Make in India’

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IAF Hits Deep: AWACS, JF-17, F-16s Destroyed in Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

In a bold and unprecedented aerial offensive, the Indian Air Force (IAF) executed a series of deep-penetration strikes under Operation Sindoor on May 10, 2025. The operation resulted in the destruction of key Pakistani aerial assets including an AWACS aircraft, JF-17 Thunder, two F-16 jets, and a C-130J transport aircraft. The strikes, carried out 300 […]