International

Kazakhstan Declines BRICS Membership, Russia Imposes Import Ban

By BPN News Desk October 20, 2024

Russia has imposed a temporary ban on several agricultural imports from Kazakhstan, following the country’s decision not to join the BRICS bloc. The Russian agriculture watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor, announced the ban this week, citing Kazakhstan’s failure to ensure the phytosanitary safety of products like tomatoes, peppers, melons, wheat, flax seeds, and

National

Piyush Goyal Declares H1B Visa Issue a ‘Thing of the Past’

By BPN News Desk October 20, 2024

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, announced that the H1B visa issue is “a thing of the past” during a meeting at Vanijya Bhavan in New Delhi. Goyal emphasized that this long-standing topic would no longer be a focal point in international discussions, signaling a shift towards more strategic and economic collaborations between […]

International

Taiwan Detects 4 Chinese Military Aircraft, 6 Naval Vessels Near Its Territory

By BPN News Desk October 20, 2024

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported on Sunday that it detected four Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels operating around its territory between 6 am Saturday and 6 am Sunday local time. The renewed activity by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) comes after three days of relative calm around Taiwan. Chinese Aircraft Cross […]

National Politics

BJP Announces 99 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Elections

By BPN News Desk October 20, 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of 99 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is set to contest from his stronghold, Nagpur South West, as the party positions itself for a competitive election in the state. Key Candidates in the BJP’s First List The BJP’s […]

National

Aviation Safety Body Meets Airline CEOs After 70 Bomb Threats in Six Days

By BPN News Desk October 20, 2024

Amid an alarming surge in bomb threats targeting Indian airlines, with 70 threats reported over six days, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) convened a meeting with airline CEOs in New Delhi on Saturday. The meeting, held at the civil aviation ministry’s office in Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, aimed to address growing safety concerns and […]

National

GST Rejig Proposed: Insurance Premiums Exempt, Higher GST on Shoes and Watches

By BPN News Desk October 20, 2024

The Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation proposed significant changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure on Saturday, aiming to balance relief and revenue generation. The key changes include exemptions on life and health insurance premiums, a reduction in taxes on certain consumer goods, and a hike on luxury items. Insurance […]

South India State News

CM Chandrababu Naidu Revives ‘Dream Project’ of Amaravati Capital

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2024

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has restarted the long-stalled works of the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) project in Amaravati, resuming progress on his “dream project.” The works in Rayapudi village within the capital region had been on hold for five years after the previous YSRCP government, led by former Chief Minister Y […]

National Politics

Hemant Soren’s Party, Congress to Contest 70 Seats in Jharkhand Polls

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2024

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced on Saturday that the INDIA bloc partners have reached a consensus on seat-sharing for the upcoming Jharkhand state assembly election. The alliance, which includes the Congress, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and Left parties, will field candidates together in the polls. INDIA Bloc Seat-Sharing

Cricket Sports

New Zealand Needs 107 to Win After India Posts 462 in Second Innings

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2024

New Zealand finds themselves needing just 107 runs to win after India’s second innings ended at 462 on Day 4 of the first Test at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The match has delivered all the drama Test cricket promises, with both teams showcasing moments of brilliance and sudden collapses. India’s Resurgence Led by Sarfaraz and […]

International Middle East

North Korea Troop Deployment Strengthens Military Alliance with Russia

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2024

North Korea has taken a decisive step in strengthening its military alliance with Russia by deploying thousands of soldiers to Ukraine’s front lines. This move marks Pyongyang’s first overseas troop deployment, reinforcing the military pact signed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this year. Experts believe this