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India Defence Secretary Slams Pakistan’s Civilian Leadership, Flags China–Turkey Nexus

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

India’s Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has taken a rare and direct swipe at Pakistan’s internal power structure, calling the recent luncheon between Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir and former U.S. President Donald Trump an “embarrassment” for Pakistan’s civilian leadership. His remarks underscore New Delhi’s long-standing concerns over the military’s dominance

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Defends Use of English, Criticizes Opportunities Derailment

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

In a spirited rebuttal, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has defended his use of English in public discourse, dismissing criticism from Home Minister Amit Shah who questioned why Gandhi often speaks in English. Rahul expressed that speaking English is not a matter of shame but rather a tool of empowerment, essential for capturing opportunities on both […]

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PM Modi Explains Declining Trump’s Dinner Invitation

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

During his visit to Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered a rare glimpse into a diplomatic exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump, revealing that he had politely declined an invitation to dinner extended by the American leader. The anecdote, delivered with characteristic humility and a touch of humor, was shared in front of a local […]

National Politics

Modi Targets “Jungle Raj” Ahead of Bihar Elections, Launches Projects

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi used a high-energy rally in Siwan to sharply criticize the RJD-Congress alliance, accusing them of presiding over a “jungle raj” characterized by lawlessness and poor governance. His comments come less than two weeks before Bihar’s assembly elections, highlighting security and development as key electoral themes. Bihar Elections

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PM To Launch ₹5,000‑Crore Projects In Bihar’s Siwan

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Siwan district in Bihar, where he will unveil infrastructure and welfare projects valued at over ₹5,000 crore. The visit, which comes ahead of the state’s assembly elections, reflects the government’s focus on regional development and targeted welfare delivery. During the event, the Prime Minister will either inaugurate

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Air India Cuts 38 Weekly International Flights, Suspends Three Routes

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

Air India has announced a substantial reduction in its international flight operations following the fatal Boeing 787 crash near Ahmedabad. Effective from June 21 through July 15, the airline will take 38 weekly international flights off its schedule and temporarily halt service on three overseas routes. Flight Cuts The airline plans to suspend flights on […]

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Engine Checks Show No Issues, AI Dreamliner Crash Probe Ongoing Meta Keywords

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

Following the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171 near Ahmedabad, early findings indicate that the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner involved had no reported issues with its engines before departure. The aircraft, registered as VT-ANB, was bound for London Gatwick when it went down shortly after takeoff, resulting in the loss of more than 270 lives. […]

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DGCA Flagged Air India Safety Breaches Before Ahmedabad Incident

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Just days before an Air India Airbus A320neo suffered a serious mid-air malfunction during a flight from Ahmedabad, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had issued a formal warning to the airline, citing multiple safety and maintenance lapses across its fleet. The regulator’s pre-incident inspection report had identified non-compliance issues that, in

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India to Replace GPS Timekeeping with Indigenous Atomic Clock Network

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

India is preparing to make a major technological transition by replacing its reliance on the U.S.-controlled GPS system for timekeeping with a fully indigenous atomic clock infrastructure. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi recently confirmed that a new national timekeeping system will soon be deployed to maintain Indian Standard Time (IST) using a network of high-precision

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Inquiry Panel Rejects Conspiracy Claim in Justice Varma Cash Recovery Case

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

An internal judicial inquiry has concluded that large bundles of currency notes were indeed recovered from the storeroom of Justice Yashwant Varma’s official residence in Delhi, rejecting his claims of conspiracy and terming his version of events as unconvincing. The panel, constituted by the Chief Justice of India, was tasked with probing the circumstances surrounding