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India Rises To 3rd Spot In Asia Power Index 2025

By BPN News Desk November 29, 2025

India has secured the third position in the Lowy Institute’s Asia Power Index 2025, ranking behind only the United States and China. With a comprehensive score of 40 out of 100, India has, for the first time, crossed the threshold to be officially classified as a “major power” in the index. Economic And Military Strength […]

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India Seen A Global Voice Of Balance, Says Rajnath Singh

By BPN News Desk November 29, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India has emerged as a “voice of balance and responsibility” in a rapidly shifting global environment. Speaking at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue in New Delhi, he noted that nations across the Indo-Pacific and the Global South increasingly view India as a reliable partner due to its economic strength, technological capabilities […]

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India To Be Naxal-Free By March 2026, Says Amit Shah

By BPN News Desk November 29, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that India will be “completely free of Naxalism” by March 31, 2026. Speaking at a police conference in Raipur, he cited major territorial gains against CPI (Maoist) groups and a significant decline in violence over the past decade. Sharp Drop In Affected Districts Shah noted that Naxal-affected districts […]

International

Modi-Putin Summit Scheduled For December 5

By BPN News Desk November 29, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India on December 4–5 for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit. This will be his first in-person meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi this year. The visit follows continued high-level engagement between the two sides across defence, energy and trade. Multiple MoUs Likely Across Key Sectors Several Memorandums of Understanding

Economy National

India To Lead Emerging Market Growth With 7% GDP Rise

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

Moody’s Ratings has projected that India’s economy will grow by 7 percent in 2025, making it the fastest-growing major emerging market. The agency said India’s economic momentum remains strong despite global uncertainty and slowing growth in several other regions. Drivers Behind The Growth Forecast According to Moody’s, the projection is supported by robust domestic

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India To Buy 300 Russian Missiles For S-400 Systems

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

The Centre is preparing to begin the procurement of around 300 Russian-made missiles to replenish India’s S-400 air-defence systems. Officials said a Request for Proposal will soon be issued to Rosoboronexport, the Russian state-owned defence exporter. The move comes as missile reserves have reduced after recent operational deployments of the S-400 units. Mix Of Missiles

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India–Indonesia Deepen Defence Industry Ties

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

India and Indonesia have agreed to strengthen defence-industrial cooperation after high-level talks in New Delhi. The meeting, part of the India–Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue, focused on expanding strategic collaboration and boosting long-term defence partnerships between the two nations. Both sides reiterated their commitment to a stable and rules-based

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BJP And RSS Built The Hindu Narrative. Now Can They Build The Indian Century?

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

For the first time in independent India, Hindu consciousness is not whispered, apologised for or tucked behind constitutional jargon. It stands tall, saffron, sovereign, and utterly unembarrassed. The Dharma Dhwajarohan Utsav in Ayodhya, with Narendra Modi, Mohan Bhagwat and Yogi Adityanath sharing the same stage, was not just a ceremony. It was a declaration. A […]

Cricket Sports

South Africa Crush India By 408 Runs, Win Series 2-0

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

South Africa defeated India by 408 runs in the second Test in Guwahati, completing a 2-0 series sweep on Wednesday. The win marks South Africa’s first Test series victory on Indian soil in 25 years, and also hands India their heaviest defeat by runs in Test history. Dominant Batting Sets Up Huge Target South Africa […]

International

Chinese Authorities Deny Harassment of Indian Citizen in Shanghai

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

An Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh was held for nearly 18 hours at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on 21 November 2025 during a transit from London to Japan. She alleged that Chinese immigration officials invalidated her Indian passport, citing her birthplace as “Arunachal Pradesh” which they claimed was not recognized. The passenger reported being singled […]