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MHA Reviews AFSPA in Northeast, Army Seeks Wider Coverage in Manipur

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2025

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is currently reviewing the implementation of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in the northeastern region, particularly in states like Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Assam. The reassessment comes amid sustained ethnic tensions, especially in Manipur, where security challenges persist since the outbreak of violence

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India Blames Extremist Support for Strained Canada Ties

By BPN News Desk March 21, 2025

India has held Canada’s past leadership responsible for the downturn in bilateral relations, attributing the strain to the support extended to extremist and secessionist elements within Canadian borders. The comments come days after a leadership change in Canada, where Mark Carney has taken over as Prime Minister from Justin Trudeau. India Criticizes Extremist Tolerance in

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Manipur Peace Talks Stalled Over Kuki Community’s Demand for Separate Hill State

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

In the northeastern Indian state of Manipur, peace negotiations have reached an impasse due to the Kuki community’s firm demand for a separate hill state. This development has further complicated efforts to resolve the ongoing ethnic tensions between the Kuki and Meitei communities. The Kuki Inpi, the traditional governing body of the Kuki people, was […]

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Mufti Shah Mir, Linked to Kulbhushan Jadhav’s Abduction, Assassinated in Balochistan

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2025

Mufti Shah Mir, implicated in the 2016 abduction of Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav and associated with human trafficking and ISI operations, was fatally shot by unidentified gunmen in Turbat, Balochistan.

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Indian Railways Restricts Platform Access to Confirmed Ticket Holders at 60 Stations

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2025

Indian Railways will allow only confirmed ticket holders on platforms at 60 key stations, including New Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata, to reduce congestion and enhance security.

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Macron Proposes Extending France’s Nuclear Deterrence to Protect European Allies

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron suggests extending France's nuclear deterrence to safeguard European allies against Russian aggression, emphasizing Europe's need for strategic autonomy and increased defense capabilities.

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India to Expedite Defence Procurement Process by June 2025

By BPN News Desk March 2, 2025

The Ministry of Defence announces reforms to streamline defence procurement, aiming to reduce timelines and promote indigenous manufacturing under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.

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Indian Government Initiates Stake Reduction in Public Sector Banks and Financial Institutions

By Editor - News Desk February 28, 2025

The Indian government has initiated the process of reducing its equity stakes in select public sector banks (PSBs) and listed public financial institutions (PFIs) to comply with the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) norms. This move aims to bring government ownership in these institutions below 75%, aligning with SEBI

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Bharat Forge Partners with AMD to Manufacture ‘Made in India’ Servers

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2025

Bharat Forge’s subsidiary, Kalyani Powertrain, has announced a strategic partnership with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to manufacture servers in India. This collaboration aims to enhance India’s server infrastructure by integrating AMD’s advanced technology into domestically produced solutions. The servers developed through this partnership will feature

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RBI Proposes Elimination of Pre-Payment Charges on Business Loans for Individuals and MSEs

By BPN News Desk February 22, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed the removal of foreclosure charges and pre-payment penalties on all floating rate loans extended to individuals and Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), including those taken for business purposes. This initiative aims to promote responsible lending practices and provide greater flexibility to borrowers in managing their debts.