International

Senate Narrowly Advances Trump’s “Big Beautiful” Tax-Spending Bill

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending legislation has crossed a critical procedural hurdle in the U.S. Senate, passing by a narrow 51–49 vote. Branded the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” by the president, the 940-page proposal now heads into a tense final stretch as the GOP scrambles to unify ahead of a full vote […]

Cricket Sports

ICC Reports $474 Million Surplus Driven by T20 World Cup

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled a robust financial performance for the year ending December 31, 2024, recording a net surplus of $474 million. This strong result reflects a well-managed balance between expanding revenues and disciplined cost control. T20 World Cup: The Revenue Powerhouse The standout source of income was the ICC Men’s T20 […]

International

Xi Jinping Removes Top Naval and Nuclear Officials in Military Shake-up

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

In a decisive move underscoring his tightening grip on China’s military and defence apparatus, President Xi Jinping has removed Vice Admiral Li Hanjun—former chief of staff of the People’s Liberation Army Navy—and senior nuclear scientist Liu Shipeng from their positions within the National People’s Congress. The shake-up also saw General Miao Hua, a key figure […]

Northeast India State News

BJP Pushes to Reinstate Elected Government in Manipur

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh announced that the BJP-led central government is actively working to restore a democratically elected government in Manipur. Speaking at a BJP event in Imphal on June 28, Singh emphasized that the restoration of electoral governance remains the key priority now that peace and stability have largely returned to the […]

International

India Imposes Duties on Chinese Chemicals Amid Fertiliser Squeeze

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

India has stepped up trade actions against China by imposing anti-dumping duties on a range of Chinese chemical imports, even as the country faces a worrying shortage of specialty fertilisers ahead of the critical sowing season. The developments mark an intensification of economic tensions between the two Asian giants. New Tariffs Target Chinese Chemicals The […]

National

Air India Flight Returns to Mumbai After Burning Smell Aboard

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

An Air India flight bound for Delhi returned to Mumbai shortly after takeoff when crew and passengers detected a strong burning smell in the cabin. The crew promptly decided to return to Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, citing safety as the top priority. Upon landing, engineers and technicians boarded the aircraft to conduct a […]

State News West India

Ajit Pawar Backs Marathi, Opposes Mandatory Hindi in Class I

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has come out strongly against the move to make Hindi a compulsory subject from Class I in state-run schools. Emphasizing the importance of native language instruction, Pawar declared that Marathi should remain the primary medium of learning in the foundational years, and any additional language—such as Hindi—should be introduced

International

Bangladesh Pays ₹3,282 Cr to Adani, Clears Bulk of Power Dues

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

In a major development for cross-border energy cooperation, Bangladesh has paid ₹3,282 crore (approximately USD 384 million) to Adani Power in June 2025, settling a significant portion of its outstanding dues under a long-term power purchase agreement. This payment brings down the cumulative outstanding amount to around USD 500 million, marking a sharp reduction from […]

Economy National

India Posts Q4 FY25 Surplus as Deficit Narrows to 0.6%

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

India recorded a sharp turnaround in its external balances in the final quarter of FY25, posting a current account surplus of $13.5 billion, or 1.3% of GDP. This is the country’s first quarterly surplus in over a year and reflects a significant improvement from the preceding quarter’s 1.1% deficit. Strong Services and Remittance Inflows Power […]

International

Putin Offers Peace Talks, Promises Military Budget Cuts

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

In a significant policy shift, Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed readiness to resume peace negotiations with Ukraine while also announcing plans to scale back military expenditure. The twin announcements mark a notable departure from Moscow’s aggressive posture in recent years, reflecting the economic strain that the prolonged conflict and defense buildup have