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UIDAI Deactivates 1.2 Cr Aadhaar of Deceased

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated around 1.2 crore Aadhaar numbers belonging to deceased individuals as part of a nationwide effort to prevent misuse of digital identities after death. The move is based on verified death data shared by various state and Union Territory governments through the Civil Registration System (CRS). Out […]

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Asaduddin Owaisi Strongly Supports the Continuation of Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has strongly supported the continuation of Operation Sindoor, calling for decisive retaliation against those responsible for the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. Addressing a public rally in Bodhan, Telangana, Owaisi said the operation must not stop until all four perpetrators of the attack are

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Wall Street Journal Report Cites Fuel Switch Operation

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

The ongoing investigation into the 12 June crash of an Air India Boeing 787 near Ahmedabad is now focusing on the actions of the aircraft’s captain, Sumeet Sabharwal. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, cockpit voice recordings indicate that the captain may have turned off both engine fuel control switches just seconds […]

Agriculture National

Cabinet Clears Rs 24,000 Crore Annual Agriculture Scheme

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) with an annual budget of Rs 24,000 crore for six years starting from 2025-26. The scheme will target 100 underperforming agricultural districts across the country in a mission-mode implementation plan to boost productivity, income, and rural infrastructure. Focus on

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IndiGo A320neo Diverts to Mumbai After Engine Snag

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

An IndiGo Airbus A320neo operating flight 6E-6271 from Delhi to Goa made an emergency landing in Mumbai on Wednesday night after encountering an in-flight engine malfunction. The aircraft, which was carrying 191 passengers and crew members, landed safely with no injuries reported. Mid-Air Snag and Pilot Response The aircraft departed Delhi around 8:02 pm IST […]

Economy National

RBI May Cut Rates As Inflation Drops To Six-Year Low

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has indicated that additional interest rate cuts may be considered if current economic trends continue. This follows the release of June inflation data showing a sharp decline to 2.1%, the lowest level in over six years. The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee is expected to closely monitor both inflation […]

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Jammu BJP MLAs protest against Urdu mandate

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

BJP MLAs in Jammu staged a protest outside the Civil Secretariat on July 14, opposing the government’s decision to make Urdu a compulsory language requirement for the Naib Tehsildar recruitment examination. The legislators demanded that the order be rolled back, arguing that it discriminates against aspirants from non-Urdu-speaking regions of the Union Territory. BJP

Defence National

GE to supply two engines monthly for Tejas jets

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

India has resumed receiving GE F404‑IN20 engines for the Tejas Mk‑1A fighter aircraft as part of a $716 million contract signed in 2021. The contract covers 99 engines in total. General Electric has now committed to supplying two engines per month from April 2025 through March 2026. The deliveries had previously been delayed due to […]

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CDS Chauhan urges defence modernisation post-Op Sindoor

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has emphasised the urgent need for India to modernise its military capabilities, stating that “today’s warfare cannot be won with yesterday’s weapons.” Speaking at a workshop on drone and counter-drone technology in New Delhi, he highlighted the necessity of reducing dependence on imported systems and focusing on rapid […]

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Congress Set to Target Govt in Monsoon Session

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

The Monsoon Session of Parliament is set to begin on July 21 and extend until August 21. The Congress party has announced plans to raise several critical issues aimed at cornering the government, leading to expectations of a contentious session. Key Issues in Focus Congress MPs will focus on four major topics: security lapses during the Pahalgam […]