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DHRUV64 Explained: Why a 1 GHz Chip Still Matters for India’s Defence and Strategic Autonomy

By BPN News Desk
Summary • DHRUV64 is India’s first indigenously designed 64-bit microprocessor operating at 1 GHz • Its importance lies in sovereignty and trust, not consumer-grade performance • Defence systems prioritise predictability, security, and control over raw speed • DHRUV64 fits into control, safety, and secure infrastructure layers of defence • The chip represents a
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US Lawmakers Challenge Trump’s India Tariffs: Constitutional Limits Explained

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Summary US lawmakers have introduced a resolution to end high tariffs imposed on Indian goods using emergency powers. The tariffs were imposed without normal congressional approval under the National Emergencies Act. Congress is attempting to reassert its constitutional authority over trade policy. The resolution does not automatically overrule the President but can do so
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Why India Is Cutting Surplus Solar Power While Homes Still Go Dark: The Story of Grids, DISCOMs and Politics

By BPN News Desk
Summary India today has near-zero national power deficit, but still faces local power cuts. Solar power producers are being asked to curtail output due to grid bottlenecks. Transmission and distribution infrastructure has not kept pace with generation growth. State DISCOMs are heavily loss-making, leading to poor maintenance and investment delays. Electricity is deeply
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The IndiGo Flight Crisis: How One Airline’s Planning Failure Disrupted India

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Summary New pilot duty rules reduced flying hours and increased rest time. IndiGo failed to plan manpower and roster changes in advance. Other airlines adjusted, but IndiGo collapsed due to tight schedules. Over 1,000 flights were cancelled, affecting passengers nationwide. DGCA later relaxed rules temporarily to stabilise operations. The crisis shows the danger of market