Editorials Opinion

India’s Jet Engine Journey: From Catching Up to Breaking Free

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

India received its third GE F404-IN20 engine for the Tejas Mk1A today, a development that once again underscores the country’s dependence on imported powerplants for its frontline fighters. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) continues to rely on the American-made engine to keep Tejas production moving, and when GE delays its shipments, as it has done in […]

National

India Rebukes Pakistan Over ‘Dump Truck’ Metaphor At UN

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

At the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, India rejected Pakistan’s criticism, calling its own “dump truck” metaphor “inadvertently apt.” Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi said Pakistan “continues to deposit recycled falsehoods and stale propaganda” before the forum. References To Terrorism Tyagi recalled recent attacks like Pahalgam, Uri, Pathankot, and Pulwama, which he said

Cricket Sports

UAE Coach Says India Will Crush Teams In Asia Cup

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

In their Asia Cup 2025 opener, India defeated the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by nine wickets, chasing the target in just 4.3 overs after bowling out UAE for 57 runs. Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy led the bowling effort, taking a combined total of five wickets in quick time. Coach’s Reaction UAE head coach Lalchand […]

International

PM Modi Condemns Violation Of Qatari Sovereignty After Israeli Strikes

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, to express India’s “deep concern” over the Israeli airstrikes in Doha. He condemned the attack as a clear violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and emphasized India’s position against terrorism in all its forms. India Supports Diplomacy Modi reiterated India’s support for […]

National

Air India, IndiGo Arrange Special Flights Amid Nepal Unrest

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2025

Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport resumed operations on September 10, 2025, following temporary closure due to mass protests led by Gen Z activists opposing a social media ban. The airport had been shut since September 9, when protesters set fires nearby and disrupted flights. Special Flights Deployed In response, Air India and IndiGo have initiated special […]

Defence National

India Joins Russia’s Zapad 2025 Military Exercise

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2025

India has deployed a 65-member tri-service contingent to participate in Exercise Zapad 2025, a multilateral military drill organized by Russia. The contingent departed for the Mulino Training Ground in Nizhniy, Russia on September 9, 2025, ahead of the exercise scheduled from September 10 to 16. Force Composition The force includes 57 personnel from the Indian […]

Business Industry

BYD Senior Executives Set To Visit India Soon

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2025

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD will send senior executives—including its India Managing Director, Ketsu Zhang—to India in the coming months. The delegation aims to review operations and relaunch training programs following improved diplomatic ties between India and China. Context Of Improved Relations This planned visit follows a visible thaw in India–China relations

Economy National

Fitch Raises India FY26 Growth Forecast To 6.9%

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2025

Global credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded India’s economic growth forecast for fiscal year 2025–26 to 6.9%, raising it from the earlier estimate of 6.5%. Q1 Performance The revision follows a stronger-than-expected performance in the April–June quarter, when India’s real GDP grew 7.8% year-on-year, compared to 7.4% in the previous quarter. Fitch had earlier

International

Trump Hails ‘Very Good Friend’ Modi as Trade Talks Continue

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said that negotiations to resolve trade disputes with India are underway. He posted that he looks forward to speaking with his “very good friend,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the coming weeks and expressed confidence in a successful outcome. Thaw After Tensions The friendly remarks come after weeks of strain following […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Abstentions Shape VP Election: BJD, BRS, Akali Dal Signal Autonomy

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2025

The vice-presidential election has not yet concluded, but the battle lines are already clear. With the NDA commanding a comfortable majority on paper, the outcome looks heavily tilted in favour of its candidate, C.P. Radhakrishnan. Yet, the most striking development so far is not who is voting, but who is choosing not to vote. The […]