International

Brazil Declines China’s Belt and Road Initiative After India’s Exit

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2024

In a significant diplomatic move, Brazil has declined to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), becoming the second BRICS nation after India to opt out of Beijing’s multi-billion-dollar global infrastructure project. The decision highlights Brazil’s focus on establishing independent partnerships with China, rather than aligning with the broader BRI

International

Russia Invites Indian Airlines to Fly Domestic Routes Amid Sanctions

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2024

Russia, facing aviation challenges due to Western sanctions, has invited Indian airlines to operate domestic routes within its territory. The proposal comes as Russian airlines struggle to meet local demand, restricted by sanctions that limit access to aircraft and essential parts from the U.S. and Europe. Russia’s ‘Cabotage’ Proposal The offer was

Business Finance

Adani Enterprises Q2 Profit Soars 664% YoY to ₹1,742 Crore

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2024

Adani Enterprises (AEL) reported a massive 664% year-on-year (YoY) increase in its consolidated net profit for the second quarter of FY25, soaring to ₹1,742 crore. This represents a significant jump from the ₹228 crore profit posted during the same period last year. Revenue Growth and Fundraising Plans AEL’s revenue from operations during the September quarter […]

National

PM Modi Launches Health Projects Worth ₹12,850 Crore on Ayurveda Day

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a series of healthcare initiatives valued at ₹12,850 crore during the celebration of Dhanvantari Jayanti and the 9th Ayurveda Day at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in New Delhi. These projects aim to strengthen India’s healthcare infrastructure and expand access to essential services across the country. Ayurveda and […]

National

JSW Group, POSCO Sign MoU for Integrated Steel Plant in India

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2024

JSW Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s POSCO Group to establish an integrated steel plant in India. The plant, which will have an initial production capacity of 5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), marks a significant collaboration between the two companies in advancing steel production, battery materials, and renewable energy […]

International

North Korea to Send 10,000 Troops to Russia for Ukraine War: Pentagon

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2024

The Pentagon has confirmed that North Korea is sending around 10,000 troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine in the coming weeks. Some North Korean soldiers have already moved closer to Ukraine, heading towards Russia’s Kursk border region, where Ukrainian forces have launched counterattacks, Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh said on Monday. North Korea’s

National

PM Modi to Launch Health Coverage for Senior Citizens Above 70 Today

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch a significant health initiative for senior citizens aged 70 and above under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) on Tuesday, October 29. The new scheme will provide free medical coverage up to ₹5 lakh at any AB-PMJAY empaneled hospitals across the country, starting from […]

Asia International

Russian Envoy Praises Modi-Xi Meeting, Urges Strong India-China Relations

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2024

Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov welcomed the recent meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, held on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan. He emphasized that stable and good relations between India and China are crucial for Eurasian security and global development. Russia Supports India-China Agreement Alipov hailed the

International Middle East

Israel Parliament Votes to Ban UNRWA, UN’s Palestine Aid Agency

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2024

Israel’s parliament has passed two contentious bills that ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating in Israeli-controlled areas. This decision is set to take effect in 90 days, severely impacting the distribution of humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. Impact on Gaza’s Aid Distribution

National

Air India Suspends 10 Cabin Crew Members Amid Protest Over New Room-Sharing Policy

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2024

Tata Group-owned Air India has suspended 10 cabin crew members for allegedly instigating protests against the airline’s newly introduced room-sharing policy. This move comes ahead of the planned merger between Air India and Vistara in November. New Room-Sharing Policy Sparks Discontent The revised policy, effective from December 1, requires a section of the cabin