International

Earthquake in Afghanistan Sends Tremors Across Delhi-NCR

By BPN News Desk April 20, 2025

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region on Saturday afternoon, causing tremors across parts of northern India. The quake occurred around 12:17 PM IST and was strongly felt in Delhi-NCR, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Haryana. People in high-rise buildings experienced swaying objects and briefly evacuated as a precaution. The earthquake’s

National

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Criticizes Supreme Court Over Waqf Act

By BPN News Desk April 20, 2025

BJP Member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey has sparked a political firestorm by alleging that the Supreme Court is responsible for inciting religious wars in India. The comments were made in response to the court’s ongoing scrutiny of the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which has drawn significant attention from both religious groups and political parties.

North India State News

Eleven Dead, Including Three Children, in North-East Delhi Building Collapse​

By BPN News Desk April 20, 2025

In a horrifying early morning incident on Saturday, a four-storey residential building collapsed in Shakti Vihar, Mustafabad, North-East Delhi, leaving eleven people dead, including three children, and injuring eleven others. The tragedy unfolded around 3 a.m., when most of the 22 occupants inside the structure were asleep. The building housed multiple families, amplifying

National Politics

Congress Urges Modi Govt to Address Anti-Hindu Violence in Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk April 20, 2025

The Indian National Congress has strongly urged the Narendra Modi-led government to intervene diplomatically in response to a disturbing rise in targeted attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. Expressing grave concern, Congress emphasized that India must not remain a silent spectator as minorities in the neighboring country face widespread violence and discrimination. The

National

Elon Musk Praises PM Modi After Telephonic Conversation

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk described his recent conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an “honor” and expressed optimism about visiting India later this year. The development has once again stirred excitement around Tesla’s long-anticipated entry into the Indian electric vehicle (EV) market. In a social media post, Musk acknowledged the growing relationship

Business Finance

CBIC Launches Crackdown on Suspicious GST Registrations, Strengthens Indirect Tax Enforcement

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has launched a nationwide crackdown on suspicious GST registrations and non-compliant taxpayers in a renewed push to curb tax evasion and improve the integrity of India’s indirect tax system. The move comes amid rising concerns over the misuse of fake invoices and fraudulent input tax credit […]

Environment Wildlife

India to Receive Eight Cheetahs from Botswana, First Batch of Four Arriving in May

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

India is set to receive a fresh batch of eight cheetahs from Botswana as part of its ongoing cheetah reintroduction initiative, with the first four expected to arrive in May. The project, which aims to restore the population of the world’s fastest land animal to Indian ecosystems, continues despite early challenges since its launch in […]

Cricket Sports

Clash of Titans: Mumbai Indians Host CSK in IPL 2025 Showdown at Wankhede

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

Match Details: Fixture: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings Date: April 20, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM IST Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 📋 Team News & Updates Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Chennai Super Kings will enter this crucial encounter without their designated captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has been sidelined for the rest of the season due […]

Economy National

RBI’s Gold Reserves Surge by Nearly ₹12,000 Crore in a Week Amid Global Price Rally

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) witnessed a sharp rise in the value of its gold reserves, which jumped by nearly ₹12,000 crore in just one week, driven primarily by a global surge in gold prices. According to the latest RBI weekly statistical supplement, the total value of gold held by the central bank reached […]

International

China Says It’s Ready to Import More from India, Urges Equal Treatment for Chinese Firms

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

China has signaled its willingness to import more Indian goods in an effort to address the long-standing trade imbalance between the two nations. In a statement released during ongoing diplomatic and economic engagements, Beijing said it is open to expanding market access for Indian exports, especially in sectors like pharmaceuticals, agricultural products, and services.