International

Xi Jinping Set to Skip BRICS Summit Hosted by PM Modi

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly set to skip the upcoming BRICS summit hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this year. This unexpected development casts a shadow over the multilateral grouping’s cohesion and underscores the widening diplomatic rift between the two Asian giants. Xi’s Likely Absence Reflects Strained Relations Tensions between

Business Industry

LandT Tech Secures $50 Million Sustainability Deal with Energy Giant

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) has landed a major global contract worth over $50 million to serve as the exclusive engineering and digital transformation partner for the sustainability division of a prominent international energy company. The agreement spans five years, further strengthening a strategic relationship that has been evolving over the past decade. Deep

AI & Robotics Technology

IndiaAI Mission Installs Over 17,300 GPUs to Power National AI Ecosystem

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

India’s ambitious IndiaAI Mission has taken a significant step forward by successfully deploying over 17,300 GPUs, a crucial component in building the nation’s artificial intelligence infrastructure. The GPUs are part of a broader ₹10,371 crore public-private partnership aimed at democratizing access to cutting-edge computing power for Indian startups, researchers, and

International

Intel Warns Iran Could Restart Nuclear Work in Months Despite US Strikes

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

US intelligence agencies have assessed that Iran possesses the capability to restart its nuclear program within a matter of months, despite recent military strikes by the United States targeting its major nuclear facilities. The revelation raises serious questions about the long-term effectiveness of military operations aimed at halting Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and

South India State News

ED Raids 18 Locations in Karnataka Over 2,000‑Seat Engineering Scam

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has carried out extensive raids across 18 locations in Karnataka, including Bengaluru, in connection with a major money laundering case linked to a scam involving over 2,000 engineering college seats. The investigation centers around a systematic racket that blocked meritorious candidates from securing seats while allowing paid entries

Economy National

India to Become World’s Third-Largest Economy by 2027, Says Piyush Goyal

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal recently stated that India is on track to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2027, a goal driven by sweeping economic reforms, robust infrastructure investment, and enhanced global competitiveness. Speaking at an industry event, he emphasized that “great economies are not built in calm waters,” underlining India’s

Defence National

BrahMos Delivers 15 Indigenous Manik Engines to DRDO

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd (BAPL) has delivered 15 Manik Small Turbofan Engines (STFE) to India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), marking a significant milestone in the nation’s pursuit of self-reliance in missile and UAV propulsion. These deliveries are part of a total order for 35 units, supporting the development of India’s indigenous cruise

Entertainment Reviews

Panchayat Season 4 Review: Politics Deepens, But at a Cost

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Rating: ★★★★¼ (4.25/5) Panchayat has long been celebrated not just as a show, but as an experience—a gently humorous, richly textured look into the rhythms of rural India. The first two seasons found their footing by embracing the simplicity of village life, capturing everything from Abhishek Tripathi’s quiet urban alienation to the panchayat’s involvement in

International

U.S. Raises Alarm Over Pakistan’s Development of Nuclear-Capable ICBM

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Fresh U.S. intelligence assessments suggest that Pakistan is in the advanced stages of developing a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), with a projected range sufficient to target the continental United States. This revelation has set off alarm bells in Washington, triggering diplomatic concern and renewed calls for global vigilance regarding nuclear

Business Finance

NPCI Net Profit Soars 42% to ₹1,552 Crore in FY25

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has recorded a sharp 42% increase in its net profit for the financial year 2024–25, clocking ₹1,552 crore. Alongside this, its total revenue surged to ₹3,270 crore, marking a 42% year-on-year rise. The numbers underline NPCI’s central role in India’s digital payments revolution and its growing stature globally. […]