National

India’s Coal Imports Increase 8% in First Half of FY25 Amid Healthy Stock Levels

By BPN News Desk November 11, 2024

India’s coal imports saw a 7.8% increase in the first half of the current financial year, rising to 140.60 million tonnes (MT) from 130.34 MT in the same period last year, as per data from mjunction services ltd, a B2B e-commerce platform. Import Trends and Domestic Production While the April-September period marked a rise in […]

International

India Becomes Headquarters for Global Biofuels Alliance

By BPN News Desk November 11, 2024

In a significant move for renewable energy, India has signed the Host Country Agreement (HCA) with the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA), marking it as the headquarters for the Alliance’s Secretariat. This pivotal agreement was formalized by Dammu Ravi, Secretary (Economic Relations) at the Ministry of External Affairs, and Pankaj Jain, Secretary of the Ministry of […]

International

India Rebukes Pakistan’s Remarks on Kashmir at UN, Affirms Territory’s Status

By BPN News Desk November 11, 2024

During a recent UN debate on peacekeeping operations, India issued a strong rebuttal to Pakistan’s reference to Jammu and Kashmir, reaffirming the territory’s status as an integral part of India. Speaking at the Special Political and Decolonization (Fourth Committee) of the UN General Assembly, BJP National Spokesperson and Member of Parliament Sudhanshu Trivedi

Defence National

Indian Armed Forces to Conduct Joint Exercise ‘Poorvi Prahar’

By BPN News Desk November 10, 2024

Starting Sunday, the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force will commence a large-scale tri-services exercise named ‘Poorvi Prahar,’ according to military sources. This joint exercise will be held in the Eastern Command region, focusing on improving interoperability, coordination, and readiness among the three branches of India’s armed forces. Focus on

Uncategorized

Government Generates ₹650 Crore from Scrap Sales in Special Cleanliness Drive

By BPN News Desk November 10, 2024

The Indian government has generated an impressive ₹650 crore in revenue from scrap sales as part of the recent Special Campaign 4.0, which ran from October 2 to October 31, 2024. Union Minister Jitendra Singh shared the campaign’s success on Saturday, highlighting its growing scale and impact across government offices nationwide. Cleanliness Drives Free Up […]

Cricket Sports

ICC Cancels Champions Trophy Event Amid India’s Reluctance to Travel to Pakistan

By BPN News Desk November 10, 2024

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy has encountered yet another setback as the International Cricket Council (ICC) cancelled a pre-tournament event that was initially scheduled for November 11 to mark 100 days until the tournament’s start. The decision follows ongoing uncertainty over whether India will participate in matches hosted in Pakistan, a situation that has thrown

Economy National

Govt to Soon Approve Rs 100 Crore MSME Credit Guarantee Scheme: FM

By BPN News Desk November 10, 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Rs 100 crore credit guarantee scheme for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), introduced in this year’s budget, will soon be presented to the Union Cabinet for approval. Addressing the National MSME Cluster Outreach Programme, Sitharaman emphasized the scheme’s potential to support MSMEs during

Technology Telecom

Elon Musk Lauds India’s Satellite Spectrum Allocation Decision as ‘Promising’

By BPN News Desk November 10, 2024

Elon Musk has welcomed India’s decision to allocate spectrum for satellite broadband services rather than auctioning it, a move that aligns with international standards and could favor his Starlink venture. This decision, announced by Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, has garnered Musk’s approval, who responded with a single word, “Promising,” to a post

National

ISRO to Launch Civilian Navigation System NaVIC, Expand Satellite Network

By BPN News Desk November 10, 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced plans to expand its NaVIC navigation system for civilian access, making it India’s first regional positioning system available to the public. Currently used for strategic applications, NaVIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) will soon be accessible through mobile phones equipped with compatible chipsets, allowing

International

Qatar Suspends Mediation Efforts in Israel-Hamas Conflict Amid Stalemate

By BPN News Desk November 10, 2024

Qatar announced on November 9 that it has suspended its mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel due to growing frustration over stalled ceasefire negotiations. The Gulf nation, which has historically hosted Hamas leadership, cited a lack of progress in reaching a deal as the reason for its withdrawal. Qatar’s decision raised questions about whether the […]