Business Trade

India–EFTA Pact To Take Effect From October 1

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

India’s long-awaited trade deal with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will officially begin on October 1, 2025. The pact, formally known as the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), was signed in March 2024 after 16 years of negotiations. Investment Commitments And Economic Goals Under the agreement, EFTA member countries — Iceland, Liechtenstein,

International

Nepal Imposes Travel Ban On Ex-PM Over Protest Violence

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

Nepal’s interim government has placed travel restrictions on former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and four other senior former officials following violent protests that shook the country. The ban prevents them from leaving Nepal, and they may also need permission to leave Kathmandu Valley. Commission Recommends Action After Unrest The move follows the recommendation of

International

China Launches K Visa As U.S. H-1B Fees Soar

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

China has introduced a new “K visa” program aimed at attracting foreign tech and STEM graduates. Under this scheme, applicants would be allowed to enter, live and work in China without needing a job offer in advance. The rollout comes as the U.S. has imposed a steep $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications. Aimed […]

International

Typhoon Bualoi Tears Through Vietnam, Leaves Dead And Missing

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

Typhoon Bualoi struck Vietnam’s central coast on Monday, leaving at least nine people dead and 17 fishermen missing. The storm brought powerful winds, heavy rainfall and flooding to provinces including Nghe An, Hue and Thanh Hoa. Large-Scale Evacuations And Disruptions Officials said the typhoon made landfall early in the day with peak winds near 117 […]

Law & Order National

X Plans Appeal After Karnataka HC Orders Takedown Compliance

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has announced it will appeal a recent Karnataka High Court ruling that requires the company to comply with government-issued takedown notices. The firm called the order “deeply concerning,” warning that it could empower millions of police officers to issue removal orders without oversight. Court Upholds Sahyog Portal And

International

US Mulls Supplying Tomahawk Missiles To Ukraine

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

The U.S. government is considering Ukraine’s request for long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, according to Vice President JD Vance. He confirmed that the final decision rests with President Donald Trump. Scope Of The Proposal Tomahawk missiles have a range of about 2,500 km (1,550 miles), enabling strikes deep into Russian territory. Ukraine has asked the U.S. […]

Business

Jaguar Land Rover Seeks £2 Billion To Cushion Cyberattack Aftermath

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), owned by India’s Tata Motors, is reportedly seeking £2 billion in emergency funding from global banks. The request follows a major cyberattack in late August that forced the company to halt production across its factories. Production Halt After Cyber Breach The cyber incident disrupted JLR’s operations and supply chain, leaving many […]

International

Denmark Bans Civil Drone Flights Ahead Of EU Summit

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

Denmark has imposed a temporary ban on all civilian drone flights from Monday to Friday as it prepares to host an EU summit in Copenhagen. The decision follows several drone sightings over military bases and airports, which triggered security concerns nationwide. Sightings At Military Sites And Airports Authorities say the restrictions were prompted by repeated […]

Cricket Sports

Suryakumar Yadav To Donate Asia Cup Match Fees to Indian Army

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav announced he will donate all of his match fees from the Asia Cup 2025 to the Indian Army and to families affected by the Pahalgam terror attack. He made the pledge following India’s five-wicket win over Pakistan in the final, which gave India its ninth Asia Cup title. Match Fees And […]

Economy National

India Secures ₹1.02 Lakh Crore Investment In Food Sector

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

At the World Food India summit held from September 25 to 28 in New Delhi, 26 domestic and global firms committed to invest ₹1.02 lakh crore in India’s food processing sector. The agreements cover multiple segments, including dairy, packaged foods, ready-to-eat products, edible oils, meat, poultry, and beverages. Job Creation And Economic Boost The government […]