National

Leaders Pay Tribute on Partition Remembrance Day

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

India observed Partition Horrors Remembrance Day today, with key national leaders paying tribute to the millions affected by the 1947 division. The solemn occasion marked reflection on one of the darkest chapters in the nation’s history. Tributes from Top Leaders Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the Partition as a “tragic chapter” and honoured the strength […]

Business

Infosys to Buy 75% Stake in Versent for Rs 1,300 Cr

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

Infosys has announced that it will acquire a 75% stake in Australia’s Versent Group, a cloud-services subsidiary of Telstra, for approximately AUD 233.3 million (around Rs 1,300 crore). The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the second half of fiscal 2026. Terms of the Deal Under the agreement, Infosys […]

Business Finance

ICICI Bank Cuts Minimum Balance After Customer Backlash

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

Following widespread public criticism, ICICI Bank has significantly rolled back its earlier plan to raise the minimum average balance (MAB) requirements for new savings accounts across India. What Changed Initially, from August 1, the bank had increased the MAB for metro and urban areas from Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000 — a fivefold hike. Semi-urban […]

International

US Threatens Higher Tariffs Over Russian Oil Purchases, Calls for EU Support

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

The United States has issued a strong warning to India, cautioning that secondary tariffs could be increased if New Delhi continues to import Russian oil in large quantities. The message comes ahead of the high-stakes U.S.-Russia summit scheduled for August 15 in Alaska. Warning Issued by US Treasury U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that […]

National

DGCA Warns Air India Over Pilot Duty Rule Violations

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has issued a strong warning to Air India after detecting violations of flight duty time limitations for pilots on two international services earlier this year. The issue came to light following inspections of operational records for the airline’s long-haul routes. What Happened? According to the

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Disowns Lawyer’s ‘Threat to Life’ Plea

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has publicly distanced himself from a legal submission filed in his name before a Pune court, which claimed he faced a threat to his life in an ongoing defamation case. Who Filed the Plea? The application was submitted on August 13 by Advocate Milind D. Pawar in a defamation case connected […]

Defence National

Experts Back IAF Claim of Downing Pakistani Aircraft

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

International military aviation analysts and historians have endorsed Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh’s statement that the Indian Air Force (IAF) shot down at least five Pakistani fighter jets and one large airborne early warning aircraft during Operation Sindoor. IAF Chief’s Statement The IAF Chief stated that most of these aircraft were intercepted using India’s

International

Trump Warns “Very Severe Consequences” Ahead of Summit

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that there will be “very severe consequences” if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not agree to end the war in Ukraine following their summit scheduled for August 15 in Alaska. Trump’s Statement Before the Summit Trump made the remarks during a virtual meeting with European leaders, including Ukrainian President […]

International

Chinese Foreign Minister to Visit India on August 18

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to visit India next week for talks with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on August 18. These discussions fall under the Special Representative mechanism focused on resolving boundary issues and broader bilateral relations. Timing and Diplomatic Context The visit comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to […]

International

US Report: India ‘Minimal Steps’, Pakistan ‘Rarely Acts’ on Rights Abuses

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

The latest U.S. State Department human rights report has criticized both India and Pakistan for insufficient action against rights violations. It states that India took “minimal credible steps” to address abuses committed by officials, while Pakistan “rarely took credible steps” to act against such misconduct. The report, shorter and less detailed than previous versions,