South India State News

Tamil Nadu Signs ₹24,307 Crore MoUs At Hosur, 49,353 Jobs Expected

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

At the TN Rising Investors’ Conclave in Hosur, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that Tamil Nadu has signed 92 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹24,307 crore. These agreements are projected to create 49,353 jobs. Foundation Stones Laid Four new projects with combined investment of ₹1,210 crore had their foundation stones laid in Hosur. These projects […]

Diseases & Prevention Health

India Orders States To Step Up Dengue & Malaria Control

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

The Indian Health Ministry has issued an advisory directing all states and Union Territories to intensify prevention of dengue and malaria. States are asked to prepare action plans within 20 days. Hospitals must ensure they have sufficient drugs, diagnostics, beds, and keep premises mosquito-free. Focus On Delhi And High-Risk Areas A special review has been […]

International

India Pledges $680M Package To Mauritius

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

India has announced a $680 million economic assistance package for Mauritius. The funds will support key infrastructure, security, health, and maritime projects. Strategic Elements And Chagos Support The package includes redevelopment of Port Louis port and enhanced surveillance of the Chagos Marine Protected Area. Mauritius has backed India’s strategic role in Chagos,

Cricket Sports

Sachin Tendulkar Denies BCCI President Speculation

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

Recent media reports suggested that Sachin Tendulkar might be considered for the next President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), following Roger Binny’s term ending due to age eligibility. Tendulkar’s Management Clears Air Tendulkar’s management company issued a statement saying these rumours are unfounded. The statement clearly said there is no […]

National

C.P. Radhakrishnan Sworn In As Vice President

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

Chandrapuram Ponnusamy (C.P.) Radhakrishnan took his oath as the 15th Vice President of India on September 12, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The oath was administered by President Droupadi Murmu. Election Details Radhakrishnan was elected on September 9, 2025, defeating opposition candidate B. Sudershan Reddy by 152 votes. He secured 452 votes out […]

Business

Oracle Shares Slip After AI-Driven Surge

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

Oracle shares dropped about 5% on September 11, 2025, after a massive rally the previous day that pushed its market value close to $1 trillion. The prior day’s gains were driven by big cloud deals with AI companies, especially OpenAI. Big AI Deals The surge came after reports that Oracle secured a deal with OpenAI […]

International

Netanyahu Says ‘There’ll Be No Palestinian State’

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on September 11, 2025, declared that there will be no Palestinian state during a signing ceremony for a major West Bank settlement expansion project in Ma’ale Adumim. He said: “We are going to fulfil our promise that there will be no Palestinian state. This place belongs to us.” Plan For […]

International

Bolsonaro Sentenced To 27 Years In Coup Conviction

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced by Brazil’s Supreme Court to 27 years and three months in prison on September 11, 2025. The conviction follows a ruling that he attempted a coup after losing the 2022 election. Charges Faced He was found guilty on five counts: organising a criminal group, attempting to overthrow democratic […]

Automobile

Mahindra Warns Older Vehicles May Lose Performance With E20

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

Mahindra & Mahindra confirmed all its vehicles are compliant with E20 fuel (20% ethanol blend), which has been rolled out at nearly 90,000 fuel stations in India. The company assured that engines will hold up safely under this standard. Performance In Older Models However, Mahindra executives admitted that older models—not specially calibrated for E20—may experience

International

Marco Rubio Backs Sergio Gor, Sees Strong US-India Ties Ahead

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called India “one of the top relationships the United States has in the world today.” He made the remark during the Senate confirmation hearing for Sergio Gor, Trump’s nominee for US Ambassador to India, underscoring the strategic importance of ties with New Delhi. Gor’s Trade And Tariff Outlook […]