Aid Organizations Face Massive Job Cuts Amid U.S. Funding Freeze

By BPN News Desk February 22, 2025

International

Several leading international aid organizations have initiated substantial job cuts in response to the recent suspension of U.S. foreign aid funding. The funding freeze, implemented by the current administration, has led to immediate financial constraints, forcing these organizations to

East India State News

Sourav Ganguly Announces Timeline for West Bengal Steel Plant

By BPN News Desk February 22, 2025

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has unveiled plans to operationalize a steel plant in Garbeta, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, within the next 18 to 20 months. This initiative, in collaboration with Captain Steel, represents a significant investment of ₹2,500 crore and aims to establish a production capacity of 0.8 million tonnes annually. Strategic Shift […]

International

India Considers Duty Reductions on Select U.S. Imports Amid Trade Negotiations

By BPN News Desk February 22, 2025

In an effort to strengthen economic ties and address trade imbalances, India is contemplating the reduction of import duties on a selection of U.S. goods. This initiative aims to pave the way for a comprehensive bilateral trade agreement between the two nations. Focus on Low-Volume Imports The Indian government is assessing the potential impact of […]

International

France’s WEST Tokamak Sets New Nuclear Fusion Record

By BPN News Desk February 21, 2025

In a significant advancement for nuclear fusion research, scientists in France have announced that the WEST (Tungsten Environment in Steady-state Tokamak) reactor has set a new record by sustaining plasma for an unprecedented 1,337 seconds—over 22 minutes. This achievement surpasses the previous record held by China’s fusion reactor, which had maintained plasma for

Science Space & Astronomy

Chandrayaan-3’s Shiv Shakti Point: A 3.7 Billion-Year-Old Lunar Landmark

By BPN News Desk February 21, 2025

On August 23, 2023, India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission achieved a historic milestone by successfully landing near the Moon’s south pole at a site now known as Shiv Shakti Point. This accomplishment not only marked India as the first nation to land in this lunar region but also provided a unique opportunity to study the Moon’s ancient […]

South India State News

Annamalai Predicts Imminent Fall of DMK Government in Tamil Nadu

By BPN News Desk February 21, 2025

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu President, K. Annamalai, has confidently predicted the imminent downfall of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government in the state. Addressing a gathering in Coimbatore, Annamalai stated, “The people of Tamil Nadu will dethrone the DMK government soon.” Allegations of Corruption and Mismanagement Annamalai accused

South India State News

DK Shivakumar’s ‘Even God Can’t Change Bengaluru’ Remark Sparks Controversy

By BPN News Desk February 21, 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has ignited a political firestorm with his recent assertion that “even God can’t change Bengaluru.” This remark has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties and sparked widespread public debate. Opposition’s Response The opposition has seized upon Shivakumar’s statement, interpreting it as an

North India State News

Railways Ministry Directs Removal of Stampede Videos from Social Media

By BPN News Desk February 21, 2025

The Railways Ministry has issued a directive to social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), to remove 285 links containing videos of casualties from the February 15 stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. This action marks one of the ministry’s first significant content enforcement measures since acquiring direct takedown authority in December. Ethical

North India State News

Atishi Criticizes Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Over Unfulfilled ₹2,500 Monthly Aid Promise

By BPN News Desk February 21, 2025

In a recent video statement, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi accused the newly formed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Delhi of reneging on its pre-election promise to provide ₹2,500 monthly financial assistance to women. Atishi highlighted that during the BJP’s election campaign, they assured Delhi’s women that this scheme would be approved in

Automobile Electric Vehicles

India to Slash EV Import Duties to 15% Under New Policy

By BPN News Desk February 21, 2025

The Indian government is poised to implement a new Electric Vehicle (EV) policy that will significantly reduce import duties from the current 110% to 15%. This strategic move aims to attract global EV manufacturers, including Tesla, to establish a presence in the Indian market. Investment and Turnover Requirements To qualify for the reduced import duty, […]