International

India and U.S. Aim to Finalize First Phase of Trade Deal by Fall 2025

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stated that India and the United States are moving steadily toward concluding the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement by fall 2025. Addressing the Indian community in San Francisco, she underlined that resolving reciprocal tariff issues remains a central part of the negotiation framework. Strategic Engagements and High-Level

State News West India

Anurag Kashyap Apologizes for Remarks About Brahmin Community

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has issued a formal apology after facing widespread backlash for his recent comments concerning the Brahmin community. In a public statement posted on Instagram, Kashyap admitted that his remarks were made in a moment of anger and deeply regretted the hurt they caused. Apology and Acknowledgement Kashyap acknowledged that he “forgot his […]

North India State News

Terrorist Attack in Pahalgam Leaves One Dead, Multiple Tourists Injured

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

On April 22, 2025, a terrorist attack occurred in the Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir. Gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists, resulting in the death of one individual and injuries to at least 12 others. The injured were promptly evacuated to local hospitals, with some in critical condition. The […]

Business Industry

JSW Energy Launches ₹16,000 Cr Salboni Power Plant and Industrial Park

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

JSW Energy has officially commenced construction of a 1,600 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant in Salboni, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. This ₹16,000 crore project, comprising two units of 800 MW each, represents the company’s largest greenfield initiative to date and the most significant private-sector thermal power project in the state.​ The

Business Trade

US Pressures India to Grant Amazon, Walmart Full E-Commerce Access

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

The United States is intensifying its efforts to secure comprehensive market access for American e-commerce giants Amazon and Walmart in India’s burgeoning $125 billion online retail sector. This initiative is a focal point in the ongoing bilateral trade negotiations between the two nations, which also encompass discussions on tariffs, food, and automotive sectors.​

National

VP Dhankhar Asserts Parliamentary Supremacy, Cites Justice HR Khanna

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has once again stirred debate over the balance of power between the judiciary and legislature by strongly reiterating his belief in the supremacy of Parliament. Speaking at an event at Delhi University’s Campus Law Centre, Dhankhar emphasized that the Indian Constitution places Parliament at the center of the democratic framework,

South India State News

BJP Secures TDP Support for Andhra Rajya Sabha Bypoll

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured the support of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election in Andhra Pradesh, scheduled for May 9. The bypoll was necessitated by the resignation of YSR Congress Party member Vijayasai Reddy, who stepped down in January before the end of his term in June […]

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