India Spent ₹548 Crore on Astronaut Shukla’s Axiom-4 Mission

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

National

India’s government has confirmed that it spent approximately ₹548 crore on the Axiom-4 mission that carried Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station (ISS). This total includes costs for training, logistics, spacecraft seat reservation, and scientific activities.

International

PM Modi Welcomes Zelenskyy’s Greetings, Urges Stronger Ties

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his warm Independence Day wishes. He also expressed hopes for tighter India–Ukraine relations and a peaceful, prosperous future for Ukraine. Shared Diplomatic Interests In his message, Modi highlighted the importance of a joint commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. He underlined

National Politics

Asaduddin Owaisi Slams PM’s RSS Praise as “Insult to Freedom Struggle”

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day remarks lauding the RSS, calling it “an insult to the freedom struggle.” He argued the Sangh had not participated in India’s fight for independence and even opposed Mahatma Gandhi more than the British. Glorifying RSS Crosses the Line Owaisi expressed

South India State News

Prime Minister Inaugurates Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line and Vande Bharat Train

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2025

On August 10, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bengaluru to inaugurate two major transport projects: the Yellow Line of the Namma Metro and a section of the Vande Bharat regional train service. Yellow Line Metro Boosts City Transport The newly opened Yellow Line connects northern and southern parts of Bengaluru, providing fast and efficient […]

National

PM Modi Celebrates Raksha Bandhan with Joy and Unity

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

On August 9, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm Raksha Bandhan wishes to the nation, sending festive greetings in both Hindi and English: Hindi: “सभी देशवासियों को रक्षाबंधन की अनेकानेक शुभकामनाएं।” English: “Best wishes on the special occasion of Raksha Bandhan.” He shared this message on social media, highlighting the festival’s message of unity […]

South India State News

PM Modi to Inaugurate Namma Metro Yellow Line

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the long-awaited Yellow Line of Bengaluru’s Namma Metro on August 10. The new line, which connects R.V. Road in the southern part of the city to Bommasandra in the southeastern corridor, marks a major milestone in the expansion of the metro network aimed at easing traffic congestion […]

International

PM Modi Reaffirms India’s Support for Maldives’ Defence

By BPN News Desk July 25, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to the Maldives on July 25, 2025, reaffirmed India’s commitment to supporting the island nation in enhancing its defence capabilities. He highlighted the strong and enduring relationship between the two countries, particularly in the area of security cooperation. Strengthening Defence Cooperation During his meeting with

National

PM Modi Calls Eastern States India’s Growth Engine

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described India’s eastern states – including West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, and the Northeast – as key drivers of the nation’s future economic growth. He drew parallels with the rapid economic rise of eastern nations like China, South Korea, and Vietnam to highlight India’s shift in development focus. Development […]

International

Namibia a ‘Valued and Trusted Partner’: PM Modi

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his historic first official visit to Namibia, described the African nation as a “valued and trusted partner” of India. Upon his arrival in Windhoek on July 9, Modi emphasized strengthening bilateral ties rooted in history, solidarity, and shared development goals. He remarked, “Namibia is a valued and trusted African partner […]

National

PM’s Manipur Visit: Preparations Begin Amid Ethnic Truce Efforts

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

Preparations have begun in Manipur for a potential visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, likely in mid or late July. While the official date is yet to be confirmed, a flurry of activity on the ground indicates that the state and central governments are working in coordination to make the visit a symbolic and logistical […]