Business Industry

Rosneft Holds Preliminary Talks with Reliance on Nayara Stake Sale

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

Russian oil giant Rosneft has initiated early conversations with Reliance Industries to explore the sale of its 49.13% stake in Nayara Energy, the operator of Vadinar refinery and over 6,700 fuel stations in India. The move aligns with Rosneft’s ongoing efforts to address Western sanctions that restrict its ability to repatriate earnings from overseas assets. […]

Defence National

DRDO Unveils Photonic Radar to Detect Stealth Aircraft

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced a major technological breakthrough with its new photonic radar—a system that uses light-based technology to detect stealth aircraft, drones, and hypersonic threats. Developed by the Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE) in Bengaluru under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the

National

PM Modi Honoured with Ghana’s Highest Civilian Award

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the prestigious Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, Ghana’s highest civilian honour, by President John Dramani Mahama in Accra. Modi described the distinction as “a matter of immense pride and honour,” dedicating it to India’s youth, cultural diversity, and the enduring bond between the two nations. […]

Defence National

India and US Set to Formalise 10‑Year Defence Framework

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

India and the United States have agreed to formalise a 10-year bilateral defence framework later this year, marking a significant deepening of strategic and military cooperation. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth reached consensus over a telephonic discussion, paving the way for signature at their next in-person meeting. Defence

South India State News

Telangana to Add 7,000 Beds; CM Revanth Reddy Calls on NRI & Corporate Doctors

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has unveiled a major healthcare initiative, announcing the addition of 7,000 new hospital beds across government super‑speciality hospitals by 9 December 2025. This bold plan aims to significantly enhance public health capacity and improve access to specialist treatments. Hospital Infrastructure Expansion The bed expansion will

International

India Condemns Kidnapping of Three Nationals in Mali, Seeks Swift Action

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

India has expressed deep concern and strongly condemned the abduction of three Indian nationals in the West African nation of Mali, urging the local authorities to act urgently for their safe release. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the incident as a “deplorable act of violence” and has stepped up diplomatic efforts to coordinate […]

National

ED Alleges Gandhis Usurped ₹2,000 Crore in National Herald Asset Grab

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accused Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi of orchestrating a scheme to acquire approximately ₹2,000 crore worth of assets belonging to Associated Journals Limited (AJL), the publisher of the National Herald newspaper. Allegedly, the assets were transferred to Young Indian Pvt Ltd (YI) in exchange for repayment of a ₹90 crore loan—an

Business Industry

Chinese Brands Expand Smartphone Manufacturing in India

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

Chinese smartphone brands are significantly expanding their production footprint in India, capitalising on the nation’s growing manufacturing infrastructure and export capabilities. Chinese Brands Manufacturing Major global names such as Redmi, Vivo, Oppo, Realme, Hisense, Motorola, and Tecno are increasingly partnering with Indian contract manufacturers like Dixon

Agriculture National

Farm Warning: 24 Million Farmers Face Price Collapse if GM Imports Allowed

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

India is at a crossroads in trade talks as experts warn that permitting genetically modified (GM) soybean and maize imports from the United States could devastate domestic farm incomes and threaten the livelihoods of nearly 24 million farmers. GM Crops Impact The US is urging India to open its market to GM soybean and maize—crops […]

Business Industry

Foxconn Recalls Chinese Engineers from India Amid Geopolitical Strain

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

Foxconn has begun withdrawing over 300 Chinese engineers and technicians from its iPhone assembly facilities in India, a significant move that could impact the country’s growing role in Apple’s global supply chain. The quiet pullout, which started about two months ago, has left only a small Taiwanese support team in place, raising concerns about production […]