International

US Rejects ICC Warrants Against Netanyahu as “Outrageous”

By BPN News Desk November 23, 2024

The United States has strongly condemned the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to issue arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif. President Joe Biden described the ICC’s actions as “outrageous,” emphasizing unwavering US support for

Cricket Sports

India Dominates Day 2 of First Test Against Australia

By BPN News Desk November 23, 2024

India established a formidable 218-run lead over Australia on Day 2 of the first Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, thanks to resilient half-centuries by Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul. The duo ensured India capitalized on their bowlers’ exceptional Day 1 performance, extending their dominance in the match held at Perth. Jaiswal and Rahul Shine […]

International

India, Japan Strengthen Ties in Military Hardware Co-Development

By BPN News Desk November 23, 2024

India and Japan have agreed to strengthen their collaboration in the co-development of military hardware, marking a significant step in bilateral defense ties. The agreement was reached during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Tokyo, where he met with his Japanese counterpart Minoru Kihara. The leaders discussed several key aspects of defense cooperation,

National

Nirmala Sitharaman Calls for Building “Brand Bharat” Beyond Western Influence

By BPN News Desk November 23, 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called on India to defy Western influence while crafting its identity as “Brand Bharat.” Speaking at the India Ideas Conclave 2024 in Bengaluru, she highlighted the need for India to take charge of its narrative and ethical production standards without succumbing to external pressures. Rejecting Western Diktats Citing

East India State News

Over 10,000 Additional Troops Deployed in Manipur Amid Renewed Violence

By BPN News Desk November 23, 2024

The Indian government is deploying over 10,000 additional soldiers to Manipur in response to escalating ethnic violence, increasing the total number of central forces in the region to 288 companies. This significant reinforcement, equivalent to approximately 10,800 personnel, aims to bolster security and stabilize the situation in the violence-hit northeastern state

Economy Law & Order National

India’s Forex Reserves Witness Significant Dip

By BPN News Desk November 23, 2024

India’s foreign exchange reserves experienced a sharp decline of $17.76 billion, dropping to $657.89 billion for the week ending November 15, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. This significant dip follows a $6.48 billion decrease in the prior week, where the reserves stood at $675.65 billion. The current […]

State News

Chandrababu Naidu Promises Action on Jagan’s Alleged Role in Adani Scandal

By BPN News Desk November 23, 2024

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has assured that he will thoroughly examine allegations of Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s involvement in the Adani bribery scandal and take appropriate action if necessary. The statement comes after reports emerged linking Jagan to the alleged bribery case involving the Adani Group, as mentioned in a U.S. Securities […]

National

8th Pay Commission Could Bring Substantial Salary Hike

By BPN News Desk November 23, 2024

Central government employees might soon witness a significant increase in their salaries as the 8th Pay Commission is anticipated to bring a 186% hike in minimum wages. Reports suggest an announcement regarding the new pay commission could be made during Budget 2025-26. Significant Increase in Minimum Salary Currently, employees earn a minimum basic salary of […]

Business Industry

India’s Data Centre Industry Poised for Rapid Growth

By BPN News Desk November 23, 2024

India’s data centre industry is experiencing an unprecedented boom, driven by the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), 5G networks, and cloud computing. With investments in the sector expected to reach $10 billion by 2026, the country is rapidly becoming a global hub for data-driven innovation and infrastructure. Growth Drivers: AI, 5G, and Cloud Computing The

Industry

Coal Ministry Executes Agreements for Three Coal Blocks

By BPN News Desk November 23, 2024

The Ministry of Coal finalized agreements with the successful bidders for three coal blocks on November 22, 2024. This milestone contributes to the ongoing success of India’s commercial coal mining initiative, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. To date, 104 coal blocks have been successfully auctioned under this initiative, with the latest agreements covering fully