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Air India Suspends 10 Cabin Crew Members Amid Protest Over New Room-Sharing Policy

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2024

Tata Group-owned Air India has suspended 10 cabin crew members for allegedly instigating protests against the airline’s newly introduced room-sharing policy. This move comes ahead of the planned merger between Air India and Vistara in November. New Room-Sharing Policy Sparks Discontent The revised policy, effective from December 1, requires a section of the cabin

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Third Terrorist Neutralized in Akhnoor Operation, Army Dog Killed in Action

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2024

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir neutralized a third terrorist in the ongoing operation in Akhnoor’s Khour sector on Tuesday. The intense gunfight resumed in the early morning after the encounter had claimed two terrorists earlier. This marked the culmination of a two-day-long operation that began after terrorists opened fire on an army convoy near […]

South India State News

Kerala Temple Fireworks Mishap Leaves 150 Injured, 10 Critical

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2024

A fireworks accident at a temple in Kerala’s Kasaragod district left over 150 people injured late last night, with 10 of them in critical condition. The incident occurred at Anjootambalam Veererkavu temple during festivities in the north Malabar region. Eyewitnesses described the scene as a “ball of fire” erupting when a firecracker allegedly fell into

Economy National

RBI Governor: Future of Money Is Digital, CBDCs Key to Global Payments

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2024

At the G30 Annual International Banking Seminar in Washington DC, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das stressed that the future of money must be digital, particularly through Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Speaking at a panel discussion on the future of money and payments, Das urged for multilateral cooperation to facilitate cross-border payments

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Defence National

India-Made ‘Vajra Shot’ Anti-Drone Gun Boasts 4 Km Range

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2024

At the Swavlamban 2024 exhibition held in Delhi, the India-made ‘Vajra Shot’ anti-drone gun, designed to detect and neutralize drones up to four kilometers away, grabbed the spotlight. Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi inspected the advanced weapon system during the event, which showcases indigenous defense innovations. A Key Anti-Drone Solution The

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India’s Reliance on Imported Oil and Natural Gas Increases in H1 FY25

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2024

India’s reliance on imported crude oil and natural gas continues to grow, driven by rising energy demand and stagnant domestic production. In the first half of the current financial year (H1 FY25), the country’s oil import dependency reached 88.2%, up from 87.6% during the same period last year, according to the latest data from the […]

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International

US President Biden to Celebrate Diwali with Indian Americans at White House

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2024

US President Joe Biden will celebrate Diwali on Monday evening at the White House, hosting a large number of Indian Americans from across the country. As part of the festivities, Biden will light a traditional Diya lamp in the Blue Room, continuing the tradition of Diwali celebrations at the White House. Diwali Celebrations at the […]

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Centre to Begin Census in 2025, Lok Sabha Delimitation by 2028

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2024

The Indian government is set to begin the long-delayed population census in 2025, with completion expected by 2026. This major national exercise will be followed by a nationwide delimitation process for Lok Sabha constituencies, scheduled to be concluded by 2028. The move aims to address pending governance issues, including the redrawing of parliamentary boundaries based

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Defence National

First Made-in-India C-295 Aircraft to Roll Out by September 2026

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2024

The first C-295 aircraft manufactured in India is set to roll out of the Vadodara facility by September 2026, according to official sources. This milestone is part of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) larger procurement of 56 C-295 aircraft, contracted in September 2021. The facility was established following the foundation stone-laying ceremony by Prime Minister […]

South India State News

Tirupati Iskcon Temple Receives Bomb Threat Amidst Hoax Emails

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2024

The Iskcon temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, received a bomb threat via email on October 27, prompting a swift response from security forces. The email claimed that terrorists linked to Pakistan’s ISI would target the temple. In response, security at the temple was heightened, and Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) teams, along with sniffer dogs, conducted […]

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