National

Post Offices Across India to Accept Digital Payments from August

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

India Post is set to undergo a major digital transformation beginning August 2025, as all post office counters across the country will start accepting digital payments, including UPI-based QR code transactions. This upgrade is being implemented as part of the department’s new IT 2.0 system, which resolves longstanding technical limitations that previously restricted post

Business Industry

Tata Sons to Launch ₹500 Crore Trust for Air India Crash Victims’ Families

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

Tata Sons has announced a dedicated ₹500 crore trust to support families affected by the Air India Flight AI‑171 crash near Ahmedabad on June 12. The proposal, presented by Chairman N Chandrasekaran, demonstrates the Group’s commitment to enduring care for those impacted by the tragedy. The AI‑171 Trust will provide a range of assistance, including compensation, medical

Agriculture National

India Shifts from Rice Surplus to Ethanol Supply

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

India has adopted a novel strategy by converting its record rice surplus into ethanol, marking a significant step toward resource efficiency and rural prosperity. Facing bumper rice harvests and rising stockpiles—compared to previous seasons—government and industry have pivoted to ethanol blending as an effective outlet for excess produce. Rice Ethanol The government has

National

₹95,000 Cr Surplus Likely in GST Compensation Fund

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

The GST compensation fund is projected to record a sizeable ₹95,000 cr surplus by March 31, 2026, as it settles all pending dues to states and clears accumulated debt. This projection comes from government estimates and indicates strong revenue inflows through the special cess levied to support states affected by the shift to the GST regime. […]

International

Ukraine to Seek EU Sanctions on Bangladesh Over Stolen Grain Imports

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

Ukraine has announced its intention to ask the European Union to impose sanctions on Bangladeshi companies and officials alleged to have imported Ukrainian grain illegally appropriated by Russia from occupied regions. Kyiv claims that over 150,000 tonnes of wheat was exported via Russia’s Kavkaz port, blended to conceal its origin, and ultimately shipped to Bangladesh.

National

PM Modi’s Five-Nation Tour Begins July 2, Key Stop at BRICS Summit in Brazil

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a five-nation diplomatic tour from July 2 to 9, with key visits to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. The tour is aimed at strengthening India’s engagement with emerging economies and consolidating its leadership role in the Global South. The high point of the […]

East India State News

Disturbing New Details Emerge in Kolkata Gang-Rape Case

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

New, harrowing revelations have surfaced in the gang‑rape case at a Kolkata law college, involving a 24‑year‑old student who alleges she was assaulted inside campus by three men, including a former student leader. The victim claims she was beaten with a hockey stick, recorded without consent, and blackmailed into silence—and these disturbing allegations have escalated […]

Business Trade

India Exports First Batch of Rose-Scented Litchis to Qatar and UAE

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

India has officially launched the export of its premium rose-scented litchis from Pathankot, Punjab, with one metric tonne dispatched to Qatar and another half metric tonne headed for the United Arab Emirates. According to the Commerce Ministry, these twin consignments represent a significant milestone in the country’s agri-export strategy and underscore the vast potential

International

IAEA Chief Raises Alarm: Iran May Still Hold Enriched Uranium Despite Fordow Shutdown

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi has confirmed that the centrifuges at Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility are no longer operational following recent airstrikes. However, he issued a stark warning that enriched uranium may still be in Iran’s possession and could have been relocated ahead of the attacks. Without direct access, the IAEA

Industry

India’s Coal Imports from Russia Hit Two‑Year High in May

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

India’s thermal coal imports from Russia surged to 1.3 million tonnes in May, marking a 52% month-on-month increase—the highest monthly volume in two years. This surge reflects a strategic shift in sourcing, driven by cost advantages, rising quality, and diversification of energy imports. Coal Import Surge In May, India imported a record 1.3 million tonnes of Russian […]