Business Industry

Tesla Shares Tumble Amid Musk–Trump Clash and Delivery Concerns

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

Tesla shares plunged sharply following a renewed public spat between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, alongside growing anxiety over Tesla’s second-quarter delivery figures. TSLA opened the day with declines exceeding 6%, reaching a low of around 7% below the previous close—erasing billions from the company’s market value. Tesla Stock The sell-off began after […]

South India State News

CM Stalin Hands Over Custodial Death Probe to CBI

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has transferred the probe into the custodial death of 27-year-old temple security guard Ajith Kumar to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), amid mounting public outrage, political pressure, and harsh observations from the Madras High Court. Ajith Kumar was taken into custody by a special police team probing […]

Government Policies National

Centre’s Guidelines Revive Bike Taxi Hopes in Karnataka

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

The Central government’s latest revision of the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines has reignited hope for thousands of bike taxi riders in Karnataka, following a sweeping ban imposed last month. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways officially amended the Aggregator Guidelines 2025 on July 1, allowing private motorcycles to be used as ride-hailing vehicles for […]

International

Senate Passes Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Tax Bill by One Vote

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

The United States Senate has narrowly approved President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending proposal dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” in a dramatic 51–50 vote. Vice President J.D. Vance cast the deciding vote after three Republican senators broke ranks, creating a deadlock in the chamber. Tax Cuts The bill seeks to make permanent […]

National

Jaishankar Calls for “Give and Take” in India‑US Trade Talks

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has indicated that India and the United States are close to finalizing a significant interim trade deal, but emphasized that flexibility and mutual compromise will be essential to seal the agreement. Addressing media in New York, Jaishankar said, “Obviously, my hope would be that we bring it to a successful […]

International

Israel Agrees to Conditions for 60‑Day Gaza Ceasefire, Trump Says

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

In a significant development, President Donald Trump confirmed that Israel has accepted specific conditions for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. This announcement signals a breakthrough in ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at halting hostilities and alleviating the humanitarian crisis in the region. Trump, addressing reporters at a recent event, reiterated that “Israel has

International

Trump to Host Netanyahu at White House on July 7 for Gaza Ceasefire Talks

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump will welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House on July 7, in a crucial meeting aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza and pressing for the release of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas. This visit, Netanyahu’s third since Trump assumed office in January, underscores the urgency and […]

International

Thailand PM Paetongtarn Suspended Over Leaked Call With Hun Sen

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

Thailand is in the throes of a fresh political crisis after Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended by the Constitutional Court over a leaked phone call with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen. The suspension follows a petition filed by 36 senators accusing her of ethical misconduct, with the court agreeing to examine whether her private […]

National

Jaishankar Rejects Trump’s Ceasefire Claim, Reasserts India’s Strategic Autonomy

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has categorically denied U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim of facilitating the ceasefire between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking in Washington ahead of the Quad ministerial meetings, Jaishankar made it clear that the ceasefire was a result of direct communication between New Delhi and

South India State News

DK Shivakumar Tells MLAs to Stay Silent Amid Power Rift in Karnataka

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

In a bid to control growing dissent and internal rifts within the Karnataka Congress, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has publicly urged his supporting MLAs to refrain from making any more statements in his favour. The move follows high-level party interventions aimed at quelling the leadership tussle between Shivakumar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Addressing the