Defence National

India Eyes Russian Container-S Radar to Strengthen Air Defense

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

India is actively exploring the procurement of Russia’s Container-S over-the-horizon (OTH) radar system, a move aimed at drastically enhancing its early warning capabilities against stealth aircraft, cruise missiles, and ballistic threats. With growing concerns over advanced aerial incursions from neighboring regions, this acquisition could mark a critical upgrade to

Defence National

Japan Offers XF9-1 Engine for India’s AMCA Fighter Program

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

In a significant breakthrough for India’s indigenous fighter jet ambitions, Japan has formally offered its advanced IHI XF9-1 jet engine for potential co-development to power the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India’s upcoming 5.5-generation stealth fighter. The move signals a growing technological partnership between the two Indo-Pacific democracies, amid

Defence National

India Eyes F-35 as US Shifts Focus to Sixth-Gen F-47

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

As the United States accelerates development of its sixth-generation F-47 fighter jet under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, a notable shift in American defense export strategy is underway. This shift is opening the door for India to finally be considered as a potential buyer of the highly coveted F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter—a […]

National Politics

Seven NCP MLAs Join NDPP in Nagaland Amid Development Row

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

In a major political reshuffle in Nagaland, all seven Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLAs have officially joined the ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), stripping the NCP of its presence in the 60-member state assembly. The move significantly strengthens the NDPP’s majority and signals deepening internal rifts within the NCP’s state unit. NCP MLAs

Economy National

India’s GST Collections Surge 16.4% to ₹2.01 Lakh Crore

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for May 2025 reached ₹2.01 lakh crore, registering a 16.4% year-on-year increase over the ₹1.72 lakh crore collected in May 2024. This is the second straight month where collections have exceeded ₹2 lakh crore, reinforcing optimism over sustained economic momentum and improved tax compliance. According to data […]

Agriculture National

Centre Taps Northeast to Boost Pulse Output, Curb Inflation

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

In a bid to counter rising food inflation and reduce the country’s dependency on imports, the Indian government is turning to the Northeastern states as a new frontier for pulse cultivation. Despite contributing less than 2% to the nation’s total area under pulses, the region has shown high productivity levels that could be scaled up […]

Defence National

Taiwan Applauds India’s Akash, MR-SAM for Missile Intercepts

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

Taiwanese media outlets have praised the effectiveness of India’s homegrown air defense systems—Akash and MR-SAM—for their impressive performance during the India-Pakistan conflict in May 2025, widely referred to as Operation Sindoor. The systems reportedly played a crucial role in intercepting Pakistani missile and drone attacks, many of which were based on Chinese-origin

National

India Accuses Pakistan of Treaty Breach at UN Meet

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

India strongly criticized Pakistan at the United Nations Conference on Glaciers held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, accusing it of violating the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) by sponsoring terrorism. Speaking at the event, Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh rebuked Pakistan for raising a bilateral dispute in an international forum meant to focus on climate […]

Law & Order National

Dutch MP Backs Influencer’s Arrest, Sparks Free Speech Debate

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

The arrest of 22-year-old Indian law student and influencer Sharmishta Panoli has triggered a heated debate over the boundaries of free speech in India. Panoli was taken into custody by the Kolkata Police in Gurugram, Haryana, after she posted a video on Instagram allegedly making derogatory remarks against a religious community and the Prophet Muhammad. […]

Infrastructure National

Assam-Meghalaya Road Severed as NH-17 Washed Away

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2025

The fury of the monsoon has left a trail of devastation across Northeast India, with over 30 lives lost and vital infrastructure crippled. One of the most severe impacts has been the destruction of National Highway 17 (NH-17), which served as a crucial road link between Assam and Meghalaya. Heavy rains and flash floods have […]