East India State News

Supreme Court to Hear Challenge Against Bihar Voter List Revision on July 10

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

The Supreme Court will hear a set of petitions on July 10 challenging the Election Commission’s special drive to revise electoral rolls in Bihar ahead of the upcoming state elections. The petitions have been filed by a coalition of opposition MPs, civil society groups, and activists who argue that the revision process is flawed, exclusionary, […]

National

All-Party MPs Push for Bharat Ratna for Dalai Lama, Parliament Address Proposal

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

A cross-party group of Indian Members of Parliament has launched a formal campaign urging the central government to confer the Bharat Ratna on the 14th Dalai Lama and invite him to address a joint sitting of Parliament. The move, supported by MPs from the BJP, BJD, JD(U), and other parties, is being seen as a […]

Law & Order National

SC Rejects Interim Stay on Bihar’s Voter List Revision

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has declined to grant an interim stay on the Election Commission’s roll revision in Bihar, allowing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to proceed while a full hearing is pending. The EC aims to update voter rolls ahead of upcoming elections under this exercise. Bihar voter roll In rejecting the stay, […]

South India State News

Karnataka Study Finds No Link Between COVID‑19 Vaccine and Heart Attacks

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

A Karnataka government-appointed expert panel has concluded that there is no connection between COVID‑19 vaccination or prior infection and the recent rise in sudden heart attacks among young adults in the state. The panel’s findings come in direct response to concerns raised by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who had suggested a potential link between vaccines and […]

International

Tesla Shares Tumble as Musk’s ‘America Party’ Stirs Investor Anxiety

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

Tesla shares fell sharply—dropping nearly 7% in pre-market trading—after CEO Elon Musk announced the launch of his new political outfit, the “America Party.” The move has triggered fresh concerns among investors over Musk’s ability to stay focused on the company’s core operations at a time when Tesla faces mounting headwinds. Tesla dip The stock reaction […]

Business Finance

Jio‑BlackRock Raises ₹17,800 Cr Through Debut Fund Offer

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

Jio Asset Management, in partnership with global investment giant BlackRock, has successfully raised over ₹17,800 crore through its inaugural New Fund Offer (NFO). This staggering sum marks it as one of India’s most significant mutual fund launches to date, underscoring the powerful combination of Jio’s brand and BlackRock’s experience. Jio‑BlackRock The joint venture

Cricket Sports

Broad Issues Stark Warning Ahead of Lord’s Test vs India

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has issued a sharp warning ahead of the third Test at Lord’s, cautioning England’s batters to be prepared for a rampaging Indian pace attack. With Jasprit Bumrah returning and Akash Deep in red-hot form, Broad believes England is up against one of the most dangerous bowling combinations in world […]

International

Israel Prepares Strikes on Yemen Ports – Mass Evacuation Warning Raises Escalation Fears

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

Israel has issued a rare mass evacuation alert for its southern ports, warning of imminent airstrikes on coastal facilities in Yemen. The alert represents an escalation of military activity and heightens concerns that the regional conflict may intensify, potentially expanding beyond its current bounds. Yemen ports The targeted facilities are key logistical hubs along

International

China Rejects Trump’s Tariff Threat, Warns Against Economic Coercion

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

China has sharply rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose an additional 10% tariff on countries aligning with BRICS, calling the move coercive and counterproductive. Speaking at a regular press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning criticized the use of tariffs as geopolitical leverage and reaffirmed BRICS’ commitment to peaceful

Business Industry

Vedanta Teams Up with Worley for $1 Billion Zambia Copper-Cobalt Push

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

Vedanta Resources, led by Anil Agarwal, has enlisted Australia’s Worley, a global engineering and project management firm, to spearhead a major expansion at Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) in Zambia. The partnership supports an ambitious investment plan worth approximately $1 billion aimed at boosting copper and cobalt output. Vedanta Zambia Following its recovery of KCM assets