Munir Denies China, Turkey Aid During Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

International

Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has rejected Indian allegations that Islamabad received active military support from China or Turkey during the four-day border conflict in May, codenamed Operation Sindoor. In a public address at the National Defence University in Islamabad,

Op-Eds Opinion

Grounded by Silence: How India’s Information Vacuum Hurt Dassault

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

Operation Sindoor was supposed to be a defining moment for Indian airpower. With deep-penetration strikes, the use of BrahMos cruise missiles, and long-range drones evading Pakistani air defences, the mission was a resounding tactical success. Among the many aircraft involved, the French-built Rafale fighter jet was presumed to have played a key role, striking targets […]

Government Policies National

Government Says No New Legal Order After Reuters’ X Account Blocked in India

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

India has temporarily restricted access to the main X (formerly Twitter) account of the international news agency Reuters, following what the platform says is a legal requirement. The Indian government, however, clarified that no fresh legal directive prompted the action and that it is collaborating with X to restore access. Account Withheld on X Users […]

Law & Order National

Reuters’ X Account Withheld in India Following Legal Order

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

India has restricted access to the main X (formerly Twitter) account of global news agency Reuters, citing a “legal demand.” Users in India attempting to visit the handle now see a message stating that the account has been withheld in the country due to legal reasons. The restriction is geographically limited to India and does […]

Defence National

China Shared Live Intel With Pakistan During Op Sindoor confirms Indian Army’s Deputy Chief

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

At a security conclave hosted by FICCI, Lieutenant General Rahul R Singh, Deputy Chief of the Indian Army (Capability Development & Sustenance), made a bombshell revelation regarding the 2025 Operation Sindoor. Singh stated that China provided real-time intelligence to Pakistan on Indian troop movements and operational “vectors” during the cross-border engagement,

Science Space & Astronomy

India to Launch 52 Defence Satellites Post Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

In a decisive response to lessons drawn from Operation Sindoor, the Indian government has approved a major plan to launch 52 dedicated defence surveillance satellites by the end of 2029. This massive effort, under the ₹26,968 crore Space-Based Surveillance (SBS) Phase 3 initiative, marks India’s most ambitious military space push yet—aimed at ensuring persistent,

Defence National

Indian Defence Attache Claims Jets Lost in Op Sindoor Amid Political Constraints

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

A recently disclosed statement from India’s defence attaché has revealed that the Indian Air Force lost fighter jets during Operation Sindoor, but was constrained from deploying full military capability due to political directives. The revelation sheds light on the impact of political decisions on operational strategy and asset deployment in sensitive military missions.

Defence National

Navy Employee Arrested for Spying for Pakistan During ‘Operation Sindoor’

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

A civilian employee working with the Indian Navy has been arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan, allegedly sharing sensitive information during the recent “Operation Sindoor” anti-terror strikes. The arrest was made following a detailed intelligence-led investigation by India’s security agencies, which uncovered suspicious communications and data transfers to

National Politics

Shashi Tharoor Dispels Rumors, Says He’s Not Joining BJP

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has firmly dismissed speculation that a recent opinion piece titled Operation Sindoor signaled an intent to join the Bharatiya Janata Party. In a statement published on Wednesday, he labeled such claims as “completely false and misleading,” clarifying that the article was intended to provoke debate—not signal a shift in party allegiance.

National

Rajnath Singh: “New India” Will No Longer Be Victim of Terrorism

By BPN News Desk June 21, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on June 20 declared that India has entered a new era of strategic assertiveness, stating that “New India is assertive, resolute and will no longer be a victim of terrorism.” The remarks were made during his visit to the Northern Command headquarters in Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir, where he met senior […]