Defence National

Army Chief in Bhutan Amid Renewed Chinese Activity in Doklam

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

India’s Chief of Army Staff has travelled to Bhutan on a crucial visit aimed at bolstering military cooperation at a time when China is reportedly stepping up its infrastructure build-up in the sensitive Doklam region. The visit comes amid renewed Chinese construction, road upgrades, and military fortification activities that have raised fresh concerns in New […]

National

India to Extract Rare Earths from Coal Waste by August

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

India is set to begin commercial extraction of rare earth elements (REEs) from coal-mine waste starting August 2025, marking a significant step in its push for mineral self-reliance under the National Critical Minerals Mission. The initial operations will commence in open-cast coal mines at Sathupalli and Ramagundam in Telangana, where recent studies have found trace […]

International

Trump Ends Most US Sanctions on Syria

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order lifting the majority of US economic sanctions on Syria, a move aimed at supporting economic recovery and restoring Syria’s international banking and trade links. This decision follows diplomatic engagements involving Syria’s interim leadership and aligns with recent policy shifts seen in other Western nations. Sanctions

Business Finance

Small-Savings Rates Unchanged for July–September Quarter

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

The Government of India has decided to maintain steady interest rates on key small-savings schemes—including Public Provident Fund (PPF), National Savings Certificate (NSC), Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS), along with various post‑office Time and Recurring Deposits, Kisan Vikas Patra, Monthly Income Scheme (MIS), and Savings

Economy National

RBI Governor Says India Remains a Key Driver of Global Growth

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reaffirmed that India continues to act as a key engine of global growth, driven by robust domestic demand, disciplined fiscal policies, and a resilient financial system. Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasised that despite global headwinds—from geopolitical tensions to trade disruptions—India maintains its competitiveness and stability.

National

Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices Reduced by ₹58.50 from July 1

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

Effective July 1, oil marketing companies have reduced the price of the 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder by ₹58.50, providing significant relief to the hospitality and service sectors. In Delhi, the revised price now stands at ₹1,665, down from ₹1,723.50. This marks the fourth consecutive monthly reduction in commercial LPG rates, offering cumulative relief of over […]

National

Amit Shah Unveils Vision for 20-Year National Cooperative Policy

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has announced that the National Cooperative Policy 2025–2045 will be launched soon, outlining an ambitious framework to transform India’s cooperative sector over the next two decades. Central to this policy is the goal of establishing at least one cooperative society in every Indian village and the creation of […]

International

China Calls India Border Dispute “Complicated,” Signals Openness to Delimitation Talks

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

China has acknowledged that its ongoing boundary dispute with India is “complicated” and “will take time” to resolve, but added that it is open to discussions on delimitation to clarify the contested Line of Actual Control (LAC). The statement marks a cautious but notable shift in tone as both countries continue to seek diplomatic off-ramps […]

AI & Robotics Technology

Meta Unveils ‘Superintelligence Labs’ to Spearhead AGI Race

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced the creation of Meta Superintelligence Labs, a new AI division aimed at building the next generation of artificial intelligence with the goal of reaching artificial general intelligence (AGI). In an internal memo to employees, Zuckerberg described this initiative as a defining step toward “a new era for humanity.” The […]

Cricket Sports

India Tour of Bangladesh in August Yet to Be Confirmed

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

The proposed India tour of Bangladesh, scheduled between August 17 and 31, is still awaiting final confirmation, according to Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam. The bilateral series, which includes three ODIs and three T20Is, has been discussed extensively, but remains contingent on clearance from the Indian government. Aminul Islam revealed that the