National

Don’t Rush: Aviation Minister on Ahmedabad Crash Report

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu has urged caution following the release of the preliminary findings by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) into the Air India Flight AI‑171 crash in Ahmedabad on June 12. Addressing the media in Visakhapatnam, he emphasised that no definite conclusions can be drawn until the final AAIB […]

Business

Intel to Lay Off 4,000 Workers in July Restructuring

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

Leading chipmaker Intel is set to lay off approximately 4,000 employees across the United States, with around 2,400 jobs being cut in Oregon alone. The layoffs are part of a major restructuring effort aimed at reducing costs and improving operational efficiency. Oregon Hit Hardest by Cuts The majority of the job losses are concentrated at […]

Law & Order National

Nagpur EOW Probes HDFC Bank CEO Over ₹6 Crore Deal

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

HDFC Bank’s MD & CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan is under investigation by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Nagpur police over an alleged ₹6 crore misappropriation from the account of trader Narendra Singru. The probe follows a complaint that claims the bank invested the trader’s funds in overseas entities without his consent, and that his bond was […]

Automobile Electric Vehicles

Tesla to Launch in India with Mumbai Showroom

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

Tesla will officially enter the Indian market with the opening of its first showroom, called the Tesla Experience Centre, in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) on July 15. The move marks a major milestone in India’s electric vehicle landscape, with the company preparing to showcase its globally popular Model Y SUV. Five Model Y SUVs […]

International

Russia to Scrap Admiral Kuznetsov Carrier

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

Russia has decided to scrap its only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, after years of repair delays, technical failures, and growing maintenance costs. Once seen as the flagship of the Russian Navy, the vessel has now become a symbol of stagnation in naval modernization. Repairs Halted After Repeated Setbacks The carrier entered drydock for overhaul […]

International

Pakistan, Russia to Revive Karachi Steel Mill

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

Pakistan and Russia have signed a protocol to revive and expand the Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) in Karachi, reaffirming their long‑standing industrial partnership. The agreement was inked in Moscow by Pakistan’s Secretary of Industries, Saif Anjum, and Russia’s Vadim Velichko, director of Industrial Engineering LLC, with senior officials from both sides present. Soviet-Era

International

US to Impose 30% Tariffs on EU & Mexico from August 1

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

US President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 30% tariff on all goods imported from the European Union and Mexico, effective August 1. The move is part of his aggressive trade strategy aimed at narrowing the US trade deficit and compelling foreign partners to agree to more favourable terms. Trump’s Justification and Warnings In statements […]

Cricket Sports

Rahul Becomes Second Indian with Two Tons at Lord’s

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

In a historic moment at Lord’s, India’s opener KL Rahul has become only the second Indian batsman, after Dilip Vengsarkar, to score multiple Test centuries at the prestigious venue. He achieved this milestone during the third Test against England on Day 3. Rahul’s Classy Century Anchors Innings Rahul built on his overnight score to reach […]

International

Lavrov Meets Kim as North Korea Reaffirms Support for Russia

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Wonsan on July 12. During the meeting, North Korea reaffirmed its “unequivocal support” for Russia’s military operation in Ukraine. Strengthened Military Ties Lavrov called their relationship an “invincible fighting brotherhood”, reinforcing the strategic partnership forged during Russian

Business Trade

Switzerland Ratifies EFTA‑India Trade Pact, Set for September

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

Switzerland has formally completed approval of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with India and the other European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members—Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein—bringing to a close nearly 16 years of negotiation. India’s Commerce Minister has announced the pact is set to enter into force in September 2025, ushering in new