Defence National

Israeli LORA May Boost Su-30MKI Strike Power

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

India is exploring the integration of Israel’s long-range surface-to-surface missile, LORA, into its Su-30MKI fighter fleet to significantly enhance deep-strike capabilities. The move comes amid the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) push to equip its frontline aircraft with more modern and versatile weapons that can reach targets up to 400 km away with precision. LORA (Long

Law & Order

SC Clears Bihar Voter List Update, Seeks Aadhaar, Ration Card Inclusion

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

The Supreme Court has permitted the continuation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar but has urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to expand its list of accepted identity documents to include Aadhaar, EPIC (voter ID), and ration cards. The court’s decision balances the urgency of maintaining accurate voter rolls […]

National Politics

Shashi Tharoor’s Urgent Plea Mentions Sanjay Gandhi Amid Gandhi Family Fallout

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

In an intense and unexpected turn within the Congress party, senior leader Shashi Tharoor filed an emergency plea this week that notably referenced Sanjay Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi’s uncle, underscoring deepening concerns about internal dynamics and historical legacy. Tharoor’s plea, submitted to the party’s internal committee, argued that recent decisions reflect “widespread

Defence National

MO Reviews Tejas Progress Amid GE Engine Delays

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas programme is under intensified scrutiny by the Prime Minister’s Office due to continuous delays in deliveries of GE-supplied F404 engines. These hold-ups have slowed down aircraft handovers from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), raising concerns about the Indian Air Force’s squadron strength. Tejas Delays The central challenge

National

EC Invokes Article 326 to Justify Bihar Voter Roll Drive

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

In a move that has drawn both legal scrutiny and political criticism, the Election Commission of India has cited Article 326 of the Constitution to defend its ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar. The Commission posted the article’s full text on its website to underline its constitutional mandate for universal […]

National Politics

‘I Should Get Nobel Prize For Delhi Work,’ Says Kejriwal

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

AAP national convener and ex-Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal sparked debate during a book-launch event in Mohali when he declared he should be awarded a Nobel Prize for governance. Speaking at the Punjabi edition release of Kejriwal Model, he exclaimed, “I should get a Nobel Prize for governance and administration — because I did so much […]

National

IAF Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashes in Rajasthan, 2 Pilots Killed

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

A routine training mission turned tragic on July 9 as an Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter jet crashed in Bhanuda village of Rajasthan’s Churu district, resulting in the deaths of both pilots on board. The crash occurred around 1:25 PM, leaving behind wreckage strewn across an agricultural field and prompting swift deployment of rescue personnel. […]

Defence National

Defence Manufacturing Poised to Propel India as Global Power

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

In an exclusive Times of India interview, political strategist Ram Madhav highlighted the strategic importance of the country’s defence manufacturing sector. He stated, “Manufacturing capability in the defence sector can become a key driver of India’s economic growth and global standing.” This sentiment captures the government’s vision: leveraging indigenous production not

National

India Secures Rare Earth Supply from Australia Amid China Curbs

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

India is taking decisive action to strengthen its critical minerals supply chain, engaging with Australia to secure access to essential rare earths and copper. This strategic pivot responds to recent export restrictions by China, which controls a significant share of global rare earth assets used in electronics, defense, and EV manufacturing. Critical Minerals Australia

Law & Order National

CBI Brings Back Monika Kapoor, Fugitive Economic Offender

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has secured the custody of economic offender Monika Kapoor, who has been on the run since 1999. Kapoor arrived in India late evening on July 9, 2025, after being extradited from the United States following a prolonged legal dispute spanning over two decades. Long Flight from Justice Kapoor fled […]