National Politics

Opposition Slams Govt for ‘Misleading Nation’ Over Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2025

A political firestorm has erupted after Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan acknowledged initial setbacks during Operation Sindoor, India’s cross-border military response following the Pahalgam terrorist attack. While General Chauhan firmly stated that the operation ultimately achieved all its objectives, the opposition seized upon his remarks, accusing the Modi

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Gen Anil Chauhan Admits IAF Losses in Early Sindoor Strikes

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has publicly acknowledged that the Indian Air Force suffered initial setbacks during the early stages of Operation Sindoor, the large-scale military response following the Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking to Bloomberg TV and Reuters, Gen Chauhan refrained from giving exact figures but underlined that the focus should be on […]

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Javed Akhtar Slams Bollywood’s Silence on Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

Veteran lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar has taken a sharp dig at the Indian film industry’s silence on Operation Sindoor, calling out the apparent lack of engagement with national issues. Speaking candidly in a recent interview, Akhtar noted that many in the industry are simply apolitical or too focused on personal gain. “Some people are […]

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PM Modi Calls Operation Sindoor India’s Biggest Anti-Terror Mission

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described Operation Sindoor as the largest and most successful anti-terror mission in India’s history. Addressing a massive public gathering in Bhopal, Modi lauded the bravery and precision of India’s armed forces, who “demolished terror camps deep inside areas that even the Pakistani army wouldn’t have imagined.” The operation was a […]

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15% of Army’s Time in Operation Sindoor Spent Fighting Misinformation

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan revealed that during Operation Sindoor, approximately 15% of the Army’s time and effort was consumed in countering misinformation campaigns. Speaking at a defence-related event, General Chauhan emphasized how fake news and propaganda posed serious operational challenges during the high-tempo military campaign launched

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Revanth Reddy Questions Rafale Losses; BJP Hits Back

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy triggered a political firestorm by questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi on how many Rafale fighter jets India lost during Operation Sindoor. Speaking at the ‘Jai Hind’ rally in Hyderabad, Reddy raised concerns about transparency surrounding the operation and demanded an official disclosure of losses. Reddy also criticized the

International

Shehbaz Sharif Admits Indian BrahMos Strikes Preempted Pakistan’s Response

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

In a significant and rare public admission, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that Indian BrahMos missile strikes launched on the night of May 9-10 preempted a planned Pakistani military response. Addressing a summit in Azerbaijan, Sharif stated that the Pakistani military was ready to act at 4:30 AM after the Fajr prayers but was […]

International

Tharoor Slams Colombia for Response to Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, currently leading an Indian parliamentary delegation to Latin America, has strongly criticized the Colombian government’s reaction to India’s Operation Sindoor. Speaking from Bogotá, Tharoor said the Indian delegation was disappointed that Colombia expressed condolences for lives lost in Pakistan following Indian strikes, instead of

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India’s Defence Exports Surge Post Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 29, 2025

India’s defence export ambitions have received a major boost following the successful execution of Operation Sindoor. The operation, which demonstrated the effectiveness of homegrown military systems in a real combat scenario, is being hailed as a turning point in India’s journey toward becoming a global defence exporter. War-Tested Equipment Boosts Buyer Confidence

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Udit Raj Calls Shashi Tharoor BJP’s “Super Spokesperson”

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2025

Congress leader Udit Raj triggered a fresh controversy within his party by branding fellow Congress MP Shashi Tharoor as a “super spokesperson of BJP.” The criticism followed Tharoor’s remarks during a visit to Panama, where he lauded the Modi government’s response to terrorism, specifically in relation to Operation Sindoor. Raj claimed that Tharoor was “doing […]