L&T Ventures into Nuclear Sector with Focus on SMRs

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

Business

Engineering and infrastructure giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced its strategic move into the nuclear energy sector, setting its sights firmly on the development and deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). The company plans to leverage this advanced technology to help drive

Law & Order National

Dutch MP Backs Influencer’s Arrest, Sparks Free Speech Debate

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

The arrest of 22-year-old Indian law student and influencer Sharmishta Panoli has triggered a heated debate over the boundaries of free speech in India. Panoli was taken into custody by the Kolkata Police in Gurugram, Haryana, after she posted a video on Instagram allegedly making derogatory remarks against a religious community and the Prophet Muhammad. […]

International

India Blames Pakistan for Treaty Breach via Terror at UN Meet

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2025

At the United Nations Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, India accused Pakistan of breaching the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) by supporting cross-border terrorism. Represented by Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, India defended its April 23 suspension of the treaty, arguing that terrorism nullifies the

South India State News

Kerala Records 440% Excess Rainfall Since Early Monsoon Onset

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2025

Kerala has recorded an extraordinary 440% excess rainfall since the southwest monsoon hit the state eight days ahead of schedule on May 24, marking the earliest monsoon onset in 16 years. The unprecedented downpour has led to widespread disruption, red alerts, and significant impacts on both daily life and infrastructure. Monsoon Arrives Eight Days Early […]

State News West India

Centre Permits Maharashtra CM’s Relief Fund to Accept Foreign Donations

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2025

In a significant policy development, the Central Government has granted approval for the Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to receive foreign contributions under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). This authorization enables the state to accept donations from international sources, bolstering its capacity to respond to emergencies and support welfare

Infrastructure National

Assam-Meghalaya Road Severed as NH-17 Washed Away

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2025

The fury of the monsoon has left a trail of devastation across Northeast India, with over 30 lives lost and vital infrastructure crippled. One of the most severe impacts has been the destruction of National Highway 17 (NH-17), which served as a crucial road link between Assam and Meghalaya. Heavy rains and flash floods have […]

International

Shehbaz Sharif Urges Economic Self-Reliance for Pakistan

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2025

In a pivotal address at the Command and Staff College in Quetta, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for a national economic transformation that moves Pakistan away from a dependence on foreign aid and towards an era of sustainable trade and investment-led growth. The speech signals a shift in Islamabad’s tone, replacing the narrative of external […]

International

Macron Unveils Indo-Pacific Strategy, Strengthens Ties with India

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron has laid out a sharpened Indo-Pacific strategy focused on reinforcing partnerships with regional powers, placing India at the heart of this recalibrated approach. Addressing the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 31, Macron declared, “We want to go further, particularly with India,” as he underlined France’s ambitions to act as a […]

Business Industry

Hyundai Targets 8% Export Growth, Eyes Chennai as Global Hub

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2025

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has announced its target to achieve 8% growth in exports in 2025. The South Korean automotive giant is aiming to build on the strong foundation it has established in India, with a renewed focus on expanding its overseas shipments from the country. This push comes as part of Hyundai’s broader […]

International

Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Strikes Hokkaido, Japan, No Tsunami Alert

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2025

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 hit off the eastern coast of Japan’s Hokkaido island on May 31, 2025. The tremor struck at approximately 2:07 PM local time, with the epicenter located around 77 kilometers south of the city of Kushiro. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the quake originated at a […]