Shein-Reliance Sourcing Deal Faces Setback Amid US-China Trade Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

Business Industry

The ambitious partnership between Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein and Reliance Retail to establish India as a major global sourcing hub is facing serious headwinds due to rising trade tensions between the United States and China. The deal, which was expected to integrate thousands of Indian

International

Trump Slams Southeast Asia Amid Xi’s Trade Outreach and Tariff Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Southeast Asian nations over what he described as unfair trade practices, stating, “They’re trying to screw the U.S., and I don’t blame them.” His remarks underscore growing frustration within the administration over trade imbalances and follow the imposition of steep tariffs on countries like Vietnam. Vietnam, which

National

PM Modi Slams Congress Over Waqf Law and Social Justice Failures

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a public gathering in Haryana, launched a sharp attack on the Congress party, accusing it of perpetuating “vote bank politics” and neglecting the rights of marginalized communities for decades. His remarks centered on the newly enacted Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, and the broader discourse on social justice in India. […]

National

IMD Predicts Above-Normal Rainfall for India’s 2025 Monsoon Season

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the country will receive above-normal rainfall during the 2025 southwest monsoon season. The cumulative rainfall is expected to be around 105% of the long-period average (LPA) of 87 cm, offering a promising outlook for agriculture and economic stability. The optimistic forecast is largely attributed to the neutral

International

Japan Records Largest Population Decline Amid Ongoing Demographic Challenges

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

Japan has recorded its largest population decline since official tracking began, highlighting deepening demographic challenges. In 2024, the country witnessed a sharp drop in births coupled with a rising number of deaths, resulting in a net population decrease of nearly 900,000. According to government data, only 720,988 babies were born last year, a decline of […]

International

Trump Blames Zelensky for War, Downplays Russia After Deadly Attack

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked global outrage by blaming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for instigating the war with Russia, just a day after a deadly Russian missile barrage on the Ukrainian city of Sumy claimed 35 civilian lives and left 117 injured. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump claimed that Zelensky shared […]

International

Barack Obama Commends Harvard for Upholding Academic Freedom

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

Former U.S. President Barack Obama has praised Harvard University for standing firm against federal directives aimed at curbing campus activism and dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. His comments come in the wake of the university’s decision to reject a controversial agreement tied to nearly $2.3 billion in federal funding. The Trump

South India State News

Tamil Nadu Forms High-Level Panel on State Autonomy Amid Centre-State Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

On April 15, 2025, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced the formation of a high-level committee to examine and recommend measures for enhancing state autonomy. The committee is chaired by retired Supreme Court Justice Kurian Joseph and includes former IAS officer Ashok Vardhan Shetty and Dr. M. Naganathan, former Vice Chairman of the State […]

East India State News

Odisha Imposes 61-Day Fishing Ban to Protect Marine Life

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

The Odisha government has imposed a 61-day fishing ban along its 484-kilometer coastline starting April 15, 2025, and lasting until June 14. The annual ban aims to safeguard marine biodiversity during the peak breeding season of key fish species, particularly the commercially valuable Hilsa. Implemented under the Odisha Marine Fishing Regulation Act of 1982, the […]

South India State News

Telangana Becomes First State to Implement SC Sub-Quota

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

Telangana has become the first state in India to implement sub-categorisation within Scheduled Caste (SC) reservations, marking a significant shift in how affirmative action is administered. The policy came into effect on April 14, 2025, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, and aims to ensure that the most disadvantaged castes among the […]