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India’s Next-Gen Fighter Conundrum: Weighing the Su-57, F-35, and Rafale Amidst AMCA Aspirations

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2025

Aero India 2025: A Showcase of Airpower and Strategic Partnerships Aero India 2025, held at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru from February 10 to 14, provided an expansive platform for global aerospace giants to showcase their latest advancements. This biennial airshow, often regarded as Asia’s largest aerospace and defense exhibition, witnessed participation

International

Elon Musk’s X Settles with President Trump for $10 Million

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2025

Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has agreed to a $10 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump. The lawsuit was related to the suspension of Trump’s account following the events of January 6, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol. Background of the Lawsuit Following the Capitol riot, major social media platforms, […]

International

UN Report Highlights Human Rights Violations Against Bangladesh’s Hindu Minority

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2025

A recent report by the United Nations has brought to light severe human rights violations inflicted upon Bangladesh’s Hindu, Ahmadiyya Muslim, and indigenous communities during the anti-discrimination protests of 2024. The findings implicate the former government, security forces, and associated groups in systematic abuses that may constitute crimes against humanity.

International

Trump’s Ukraine Peace Strategy Raises Concerns Over Early Concessions

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2025

President Donald Trump has pledged to swiftly conclude the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. However, his initial diplomatic moves have sparked concerns among foreign policy experts and allies due to perceived early concessions favoring Russia. Early Diplomatic Engagements In separate discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President

Economy National

Piyush Goyal Highlights Consumption and Investment as Twin Pillars of India’s Economic Growth

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2025

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has emphasized that India’s economic growth can be significantly boosted by a combination of consumption-led and investment-led strategies. Speaking at the Invest Karnataka event in Bengaluru, he stated, “Economists will tell you that consumption-led growth, coupled with investment-led growth, can together become the

South India State News

Bengaluru Metro Sees 10% Drop in Ridership; Fare Reduction Unlikely

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2025

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro has reported a 10% decrease in daily ridership following a recent fare hike. Despite the decline, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has stated that it will not consider rationalizing fare slabs at this time. Impact of Fare Increase on Metro Ridership On February 10, the first weekday after the fare […]

International

PM Modi’s US Visit: Meeting with President Trump at White House

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Washington, D.C., following his two-day visit to France, where he co-chaired the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron. Upon arrival, Modi was warmly received by President Macron in Marseille, where the two leaders shared a cordial embrace before Modi departed for the United States.

Economy National

New Income Tax Bill 2025 Introduced in Parliament

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Income Tax Bill 2025 in Parliament, marking a significant step towards tax reforms in India. The proposed legislation aims to replace the Income Tax Act of 1961 with a more structured and modern framework, enhancing compliance and transparency. Key Features of the Income Tax Bill 2025 The new bill […]

International

Kremlin Rejects Ukraine’s Proposal for Territorial Swap

By BPN News Desk February 12, 2025

The Kremlin has firmly rejected Ukraine’s proposal to exchange occupied Ukrainian territories for areas in Russia’s Kursk region currently under Kyiv’s control. The response underscores Moscow’s unwavering stance on territorial disputes amid the ongoing conflict. Russia Rules Out Territorial Exchange Ukraine had suggested a possible exchange of territories as a step toward

International

Zuckerberg Reveals Blasphemy Case Threat in Pakistan

By BPN News Desk February 12, 2025

In a recent interview on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ podcast, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared a harrowing experience involving a blasphemy accusation in Pakistan due to content posted on Facebook. He recounted an incident where an individual attempted to have him sentenced to death in Pakistan over a user’s depiction of Prophet Mohammed, which was […]