East India State News

Murshidabad Erupts Over Waqf Act; 3 Dead, 118 Arrested

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

Murshidabad district in West Bengal witnessed severe unrest following protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The demonstrations escalated into violence, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including a father and son who were reportedly hacked to death by a mob in the Jafrabad area. Additionally, a person injured by gunfire in Samserganj succumbed […]

Business Trade

India Eyes US Precious Metal Imports to Narrow Trade Gap

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

In a strategic effort to reduce its widening trade deficit with the United States, India is exploring the possibility of importing high-value commodities such as gold, silver, platinum, and precious stones from the American market. This move is aimed at narrowing the trade gap that stood at $34.75 billion between April 2024 and February 2025. […]

State News West India

Maharashtra Cyber Cell Seeks Ban on Wikipedia, Proton Mail

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has urged the central government to block access to Wikipedia in India, citing repeated non-compliance with legal notices regarding objectionable and defamatory content. The request was made to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology after Wikipedia failed to act on multiple communications from law enforcement agencies. An FIR was

Economy National

Rupee Strengthens as Forex Reserves Jump to $676.3 Billion

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

India’s foreign exchange reserves have seen a robust increase of $10.9 billion, pushing the total to $676.3 billion as of April 4, 2025. This marks the highest level in the past five months and continues a positive trend for the fifth consecutive week. The surge has provided a substantial cushion for the Indian economy amid […]

National

Developed Nations Are More Reliable Trade Partners Than China, Says Piyush Goyal

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has emphasized that developed nations present more reliable and stable trade partnerships than China. Addressing exporters and business leaders, Goyal urged the Indian export community to adopt a long-term view and align with countries that offer transparent and dependable trade environments. According to Goyal, developed

Infrastructure National

Centre Asks Punjab to Bear ₹1,638 Crore Loss from Toll Plaza Shutdowns

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has informed the Punjab government that it must compensate for the financial losses incurred due to prolonged closures of toll plazas on national highways across the state. The shutdowns, primarily caused by farmer protests between October 2020 and November 2024, have led to a cumulative loss of […]

North India State News

Army JCO Killed in Ceasefire Violation by Pakistan Along LoC in Jammu

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

An Indian Army Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) was martyred during an intense encounter with terrorists attempting to infiltrate across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor sector late Friday night. The incident, which occurred in the Keri Bhattal area, marks yet another ceasefire violation by Pakistan. Troops patrolling the forested zone near […]

Defence National

DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’ from Su-30 MKI

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

India has achieved a significant milestone in indigenous defence capabilities with the successful testing of the long-range glide bomb ‘Gaurav’. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the bomb was released from the Su-30 MKI aircraft during trials conducted from April 8 to April 10, 2025. ‘Gaurav’ is a 1,000 kg class glide […]

National

Indian EVMs Are Standalone Devices Without Internet or Wi-Fi Connectivity

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reaffirmed that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used in Indian elections are completely offline, standalone systems that are neither connected to the internet nor to any wireless networks like Wi-Fi. This statement comes in light of renewed public discourse and concerns raised over the security and integrity of India’s […]

International

Marco Rubio Hails Tahawwur Rana’s Extradition as a Long Overdue Step Toward Justice

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has welcomed the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India as a long overdue step in the global fight against terrorism. Calling it a “moment of justice,” Rubio emphasized the significance of this development for the victims of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, which claimed 166 lives, including those […]