PM Modi To Visit Manipur First Time Since Unrest

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

National

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Manipur on September 13, 2025, the first time he returns to the state since ethnic violence broke out in May 2023. The visit begins in Churachandpur and later moves to Imphal. Projects To Be Laid And Inaugurated In Churachandpur, the Prime

Law & Order National

SC Seeks Firecracker Ban Across India, Not Just For Delhi

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

The Supreme Court questioned why the firecracker ban was enforced only in Delhi-NCR. Chief Justice B.R. Gavai said clean air is a right for all citizens, not just the “elite” in the capital. He asked why cities outside Delhi aren’t included. Cases Brought By Manufacturers Firecracker manufacturers from states like Haryana have challenged the year-long […]

International

Trump Pushes G7 For Tariffs On India, China Over Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

The U.S. Treasury has called on G7 nations and the EU to impose higher tariffs on goods from India and China because of their continued purchases of Russian crude oil. The aim is to pressure Moscow to end its war in Ukraine. Tariff Levels Discussed Figures floated in discussions range between 50% to 100% tariffs […]

International

Nepal Protests Death Toll Hits 51

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

The death toll from the Gen Z-led protests in Nepal has risen to 51 as of September 12, 2025. The casualties include protesters, police officers, prisoners, and other individuals. What Sparked The Protests The unrest began after the Nepal government blocked 26 major social media platforms, citing non-compliance with registration rules. Young people protested not […]

International

Bolton Says Navarro Tried To Pit Trump Against Modi

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

John Bolton, former U.S. National Security Advisor, said that Peter Navarro, trade advisor to Donald Trump, once tried to start a fight between Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The alleged incident occurred during a meeting where Bolton hoped the leaders would focus on strategic issues like China. Purpose Of Navarro’s Push Bolton said Navarro […]

Business

OpenAI Gets Microsoft’s Nod To Become Public Benefit Corp

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

OpenAI has reached a non-binding agreement with Microsoft that lets its for-profit arm convert into a public benefit corporation (PBC). The revised partnership clarifies governance and grants OpenAI more freedom to raise investment. Nonprofit Control And Structure Under the agreement, OpenAI’s nonprofit parent will retain control over the organization’s mission. The change

Business

Infosys Announces Record ₹18,000 Cr Buyback

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

Infosys has approved its largest ever share buyback of ₹18,000 crore, through the tender-offer route. The buyback price is set at ₹1,800 per share. Shares And Equity Impact The company plans to repurchase 10 crore fully paid-up shares, which represent 2.41% of Infosys’s paid-up equity share capital. Share Premium And Market Reaction The buyback price […]

National

Shashi Tharoor Says US Tariffs Cost India Jobs

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said recent U.S. tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump are hurting India’s economy. He claimed about 1.35 lakh jobs (135,000) have already been lost in Surat’s gems and jewellery sector. Sectors like seafood and general manufacturing are also feeling negative effects. Need To Diversify Exports Tharoor urged India to look […]

International

UN Condemns Strikes On Qatar, Avoiding Naming Israel

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

On September 11, 2025, the UN Security Council issued a statement condemning the airstrikes in Doha, Qatar. The resolution was passed unanimously by all 15 members. The statement did not explicitly name Israel as the perpetrator. Details Of The Attack The strikes targeted Hamas political leaders in Doha, especially in meeting areas used for mediation […]

Business Finance

FMCG Firms Say They Cannot Directly Pass GST Cuts

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

Consumer goods companies say that even though GST rates are being cut, they cannot directly lower prices for consumers. They argue that factors like input costs, packaging, distribution, and existing stock with old pricing make immediate price reductions difficult. Government Expectation The government, including the Finance Ministry and CBIC, has made clear that firms