International

US Imposes 125% Duty On Indian Solar Imports

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2026

The United States has imposed preliminary countervailing duties of about 125% on solar cells and modules imported from India, following a determination that Indian manufacturers benefited from government subsidies. The move is expected to impact India’s growing solar exports to the US market. US Imposes 125% Duty On Indian Solar Imports The US Department of […]

Business

TCS Pushes AI Adoption Despite Revenue Risks

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2026

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is encouraging employees to adopt artificial intelligence tools across operations, even as the technology has the potential to reduce traditional revenue streams, Chief Executive Officer K. Krithivasan said while outlining the company’s long-term strategy. TCS Encourages Employees To Adopt AI Tools Krithivasan said TCS is actively promoting

Cricket Sports

Ravi Shastri Reacts To India’s Loss Vs South Africa

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2026

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has reacted to India’s recent setback against South Africa national cricket team, saying the defeat could prompt introspection within the team leadership ahead of upcoming fixtures. Ravi Shastri On India Loss To South Africa Shastri said the result against South Africa may serve as a timely reality check for […]

National Politics

Youth Congress Members Arrested At AI Summit

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2026

Members of the Youth Congress were arrested in New Delhi during a protest near an AI summit venue, police said, as demonstrators staged a demonstration against the event’s policies and broader technology sector issues. Youth Congress Protest At AI Summit Delhi A group of Youth Congress members gathered near the summit venue in central Delhi […]

International

Trump State Of The Union Highlights US Progress

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2026

US President Donald Trump delivered his annual State of the Union address to a joint session of the United States Congress, describing the nation’s current condition as dramatically improved from the start of his term and highlighting economic themes and national priorities. Trump State Of The Union Economic Message Trump opened the address by telling […]

North India State News

Tight Security In Kashmir For Vice President Visit

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2026

Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place across parts of Kashmir ahead of the visit of the Vice President of India, with authorities tightening surveillance and deploying additional personnel to ensure smooth conduct of official engagements. Security Arrangements For Vice President Visit In Kashmir Multi-layered security measures have been implemented in

Op-Eds Opinion

TEXMiN-GIREDMET Rare Earth Agreement Strengthens India’s Critical Mineral Strategy

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2026

The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between TEXMiN at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and Russia’s GIREDMET is more than a routine academic collaboration. It is a strategic technology partnership focused on rare earth and critical mineral processing, an area that will determine industrial power in the green and digital age. At a time when electric […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Elections Cannot Wait: Why the Supreme Court Backed the ECI Over Political Resistance

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2026

The Supreme Courts decision to draft judges from Odisha and Jharkhand into West Bengals Special Intensive Revision is no mere clerical update. It is a high-stakes constitutional rescue mission. When the Court learned that relying solely on Bengals overstretched judicial capacity would lag the process by 80 days, the verdict was clear. Stalling electoral timelines […]

International

US Advances Tougher H-1B Wage Norms

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2026

The United States government has taken a key step toward implementing stricter wage standards for skilled foreign workers on H-1B visas, after a proposal to raise minimum pay levels cleared a federal review process. The move aims to adjust pay norms for employers hiring H-1B visa holders. US H-1B Wage Norms Proposal Advances Federal Review […]

International

India France DTAC Amended For Capital Gains Tax

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2026

India and France have signed an amending protocol to update their Double Taxation Avoidance Convention (DTAC), giving clearer rules on how capital gains from share sales and dividend income will be taxed, and removing an older provision that created uncertainty in cross-border taxation. DTAC Capital Gains Taxation Based On Company Residency Under the amended DTAC, […]