Business Finance

RBI Empowers Minors Aged 10+ to Independently Operate Bank Accounts

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

In a major step towards promoting early financial literacy, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed minors aged 10 years and above to independently open and operate their own savings and term deposit accounts. This progressive move aims to instill financial discipline and awareness among children at a younger age. Independent Access for Minors […]

International

Trump’s Approval Drops to 42% Amid Authority Concerns

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 42%, marking the lowest level since his return to office, according to a recent national poll. The drop from 47% in January reflects a growing sense of dissatisfaction among Americans over how the President is exercising his authority. The approval decline is largely attributed to recent decisions […]

National PMO

PM Modi: Policies Today Will Shape India’s Next 1000 Years

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared that the policies currently being implemented by his government are not designed merely for short-term gains but to lay the foundation for India’s next thousand years. Emphasizing a visionary approach to governance, Modi highlighted the significance of strategic initiatives that aim to reshape the nation’s socio-economic and

National Politics

BJP Labels Rahul Gandhi ‘Traitor’ Over Foreign Criticism

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following his recent statements during an overseas visit to the United States. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan referred to Gandhi as a “traitor,” accusing him of habitually maligning India’s image and its democratic institutions on foreign platforms. According to

North India State News

Omar Abdullah Vows Swift Restoration of Jammu-Srinagar Highway

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has declared the immediate restoration of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) as the government’s top priority following flash floods and landslides in the Ramban district. During his visit to Kela Morh near Ramban, Abdullah stated, “Our prime concern is to restore the highway at the earliest and assess […]

International

Harvard University Challenges Federal Funding Freeze in Court

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, contesting the freezing of more than $2.2 billion in federal research funding. The university claims the move is a violation of constitutional rights and an unlawful attempt to influence academic governance. The lawsuit, lodged in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, argues […]

State News West India

Maharashtra Faces Water Crisis as Dam Levels Plummet

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

Maharashtra is confronting a severe water crisis as dam storage levels have declined sharply, raising concerns about water availability during the peak summer months.​ As of mid-April 2025, the state’s 2,997 dams collectively hold only 41.3% of their total live storage capacity. This marks a significant decrease from the previous month’s levels, indicating an

Defence National

Security Forces Seize Arms Cache in Manipur Operations

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

Security forces in Manipur have intensified counter-insurgency efforts, leading to the successful recovery of a significant cache of arms and ammunition during joint operations conducted from April 13 to 19, 2025. The operations were carried out by the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, Manipur Police, and were supported by personnel from the CRPF, BSF, and ITBP. […]

Business Trade

India Imposes 12% Safeguard Duty on Steel Imports

By BPN News Desk April 21, 2025

In a decisive move to shield its domestic steel industry from a surge of inexpensive imports, India has imposed a 12% safeguard duty on select steel products. Effective from April 21, 2025, this provisional measure will remain in place for 200 days, aiming to curb the influx of low-cost steel primarily from China, South Korea, […]

Business Finance

Enforcement Directorate to Restitute ₹15,000 Crore to Fraud Victims in 2025-26

By BPN News Desk April 21, 2025

In a significant move aimed at bolstering financial justice, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has announced plans to restitute ₹15,000 crore worth of assets to victims of financial fraud during the fiscal year 2025-26. This initiative underscores the agency’s commitment to returning ill-gotten gains to those adversely affected by economic crimes. ED Asset Restitution