National

Delhi–Manila Direct Flights Start October 1

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Air India will begin direct non-stop flights between Delhi and Manila starting October 1, 2025. This marks a major step in connecting India and the Philippines, reviving a route that has been inactive for over a decade. Flight Schedule and Aircraft Details The airline will operate five flights per week on this route—on Mondays, Wednesdays, […]

Defence National

Pakistan Felt Psychological Impact of India’s Strikes – CDS Anil Chauhan

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

India’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, has stated that India’s long-range precision strikes in May had a strong psychological impact on Pakistan. He confirmed that the military operation, named Operation Sindoor, is still active and has not officially ended. Strikes Were a Response to Pahalgam Attack The operation was launched on May 7, […]

Defence National

India Clears ₹67,000 Crore Defence Deals

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

India has approved defence acquisition proposals worth ₹67,000 crore to modernize its armed forces. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, gave the green signal to several key projects aimed at enhancing India’s military capabilities across land, air, and sea. Armed Drones and BrahMos Missiles in Focus Among the major

National

India Tariffs Lower Than Sri Lanka, Thailand

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

India’s average tariff on goods imported from the United States in 2023 stood at 6.1 %, making it lower than those imposed by several other Asian countries. Sri Lanka charged 8.4 % on U.S. goods, while Thailand levied 6.9 %. These figures directly challenge claims that India is overly protectionist when it comes to trade with the U.S. […]

National Politics

Kangana Ranaut Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Army Remarks

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

Actor Kangana Ranaut has criticized Congress MP Rahul Gandhi following a recent Supreme Court observation on his controversial remarks about the Indian Army. Kangana said that Rahul often speaks in a way that undermines India’s national interest, calling it reflective of an “anti-India mindset.” Background: SC Stays Defamation Case, Issues Warning The Supreme Court

Law & Order National

Anil Ambani Appears Before ED in Loan Fraud Probe

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

Industrialist Anil Ambani appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in New Delhi on August 5 as part of an ongoing investigation into a major bank loan fraud and alleged money laundering case. The total loan exposure under scrutiny is approximately ₹17,000 crore, involving several companies from the Reliance Group. Preventive Measures Taken by ED A […]

National

Omar Abdullah Rules Out Statehood Announcement

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said that no major development regarding the restoration of statehood is likely to happen on August 5. Speaking ahead of the sixth anniversary of Article 370’s abrogation, Abdullah described his outlook as a “gut feeling” and noted that while nothing negative is expected, no big announcement is […]

National Politics

Priyanka Defends Rahul After SC Rebuke on China Remark

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

The Supreme Court of India strongly criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his earlier statement alleging that China had occupied 2,000 sq km of Indian territory and was attacking Indian soldiers. The court questioned the basis of the claim and asked how Gandhi had access to such specific information. It also remarked that a “true […]

Defence National

Indian Army Recalls U.S. Arms Supply to Pakistan

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

On August 5, 2025, the Indian Army’s Eastern Command shared a historic reminder that the United States had supplied over $2 billion worth of military equipment to Pakistan between 1954 and 1971. The message came through a social media post featuring a 1971 newspaper clipping under the banner “This Day That Year – 05 Aug […]

Law & Order National

Five Bangladeshi Nationals Held Near Red Fort

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

Delhi Police detained five men on August 4 for attempting to forcibly enter the Red Fort, which remains closed to the public between July 15 and August 15 due to security measures ahead of Independence Day. The arrested individuals were between 20 and 25 years of age. Fake Aadhaar Cards Used The men presented Aadhaar […]