Defence National

Final Batch of Apache Helicopters Arrives in India

By BPN News Desk December 17, 2025

India has received the final batch of Apache AH-64E attack helicopters, completing the delivery of all six aircraft ordered for the Indian Army under a defence procurement agreement with the United States. The latest batch of three helicopters arrived at Hindon Air Force Station near Delhi and will now undergo assembly, checks and formal induction […]

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Army Displays Turkish Drone Used by Pak in Op Sindoor

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

The Indian Army on Monday displayed a Turkish-origin drone that was intercepted during Operation Sindoor, stating that the unmanned aerial vehicle was launched from Pakistan and intended to enter Indian airspace. According to Army officials, the drone was detected and neutralised before it could reach its intended target area in Punjab. The Army said the […]

Law & Order National

SC Upholds Dismissal of Christian Army Officer

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2025

The Supreme Court of India on 25 November 2025 upheld the termination of Samuel Kamalesan, a Christian officer in the Indian Army, who refused to enter the sanctum sanctorum of his regiment’s temple and operate in religious parades. The bench, led by Surya Kant CJI and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, found his refusal amounted to disobedience […]

Op-Eds Opinion

India’s Army Doesn’t Need Your Caste Census, Rahul

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

There’s a fine line between ignorance and arrogance — and Rahul Gandhi has managed to plant both feet firmly on either side. His latest claim that “10% of the population controls the Army” is not just laughably ignorant; it’s dangerously stupid. At a time when India’s soldiers are freezing in Siachen and fighting infiltration in […]

National Politics

Rajnath Singh Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Stirring Anarchy Over Army Remarks

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of attempting to create “anarchy” in India by raising issues of caste and reservation within the armed forces. Singh’s comments came at a rally in Bihar where he criticised Gandhi’s remark that “10 per cent of India controls the Army.” He warned against dragging […]

Defence National

Army Chief Warns of Unpredictable Future Challenges

By BPN News Desk November 3, 2025

Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Indian Army, said that future threats are becoming increasingly unpredictable and complex. Speaking to students at a college in his hometown of Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, he described the coming era in terms of “instability, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity”. He added that even Donald Trump “doesn’t know what he is going […]

Defence National

New Weapons, Specialist Units To Boost Army’s Capabilities

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2025

The Indian Army has completed the creation of 380 specialist drone platoons, codenamed “Ashni.” These units are designed to provide advanced surveillance and combat capabilities using unmanned systems. New Commando Battalions In the next six months, the Army will also raise 25 light commando battalions, to be known as “Bhairav.” These battalions are meant to […]

Defence National

Army Chief Celebrates Diwali With Troops at Forward Posts

By Arun D October 20, 2025

India’s Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, visited forward deployment zones in the Central Sector along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) to celebrate the Diwali festival with serving personnel. The visit included high-altitude posts in the Kumaon region and surrounding border outposts. Operational readiness emphasised During the visit, General Dwivedi received briefings

Cricket Sports

Suryakumar Yadav To Donate Asia Cup Match Fees to Indian Army

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav announced he will donate all of his match fees from the Asia Cup 2025 to the Indian Army and to families affected by the Pahalgam terror attack. He made the pledge following India’s five-wicket win over Pakistan in the final, which gave India its ninth Asia Cup title. Match Fees And […]

Defence National

Army Chief Lt Gen KJS Dhillon (Retired) Says India Struck 11 Pakistani Airbases

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2025

Army Chief Lt Gen KJS Dhillon (Retired) revealed that Indian forces executed precision strikes on 11 Pakistani airbases during Operation Sindoor on May 10. He emphasized that the strikes showcased India’s advanced missile and targeting capabilities, with none of the missiles intercepted by Pakistan’s air defence systems. Ceasefire Request from Pakistan According to Lt Gen