International

Canada’s G7 Invite to Modi Sparks Diplomatic Debate

By BPN News Desk June 7, 2025

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has extended an invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the upcoming G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, scheduled for June 15–17, 2025. This move comes despite ongoing diplomatic tensions between Canada and India, stemming from allegations of Indian involvement in the 2023 assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh

Infrastructure National

PM Modi Inaugurates World’s Highest Rail Bridge in J&K

By BPN News Desk June 7, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chenab Rail Bridge on June 6, 2025, a landmark moment in India’s infrastructure journey and a defining symbol of connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir. The bridge, soaring 359 meters above the Chenab River, is now the tallest railway arch bridge in the world, surpassing even the Eiffel Tower in […]

International

Trump-Musk Feud Escalates Over Contracts, Political Rift

By BPN News Desk June 7, 2025

The public and increasingly personal feud between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has sparked concern across political and business circles. The once-mutual admiration has turned into a high-profile standoff, with Trump now openly questioning Musk’s government contracts and Musk lobbing fierce personal and political accusations. Tesla

Business

L&T to Raise ₹500 Crore via India’s First Listed ESG Bond

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is set to make history in India’s financial markets by launching the country’s first listed Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) bond. The infrastructure and engineering giant plans to raise ₹500 crore through this landmark issuance, marking a major milestone for sustainable finance in India. This pioneering bond will be issued under

Economy National

RBI Unleashes Jumbo Rate Cut, Injects ₹2.5 Lakh Crore Liquidity

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

In a decisive move to stimulate economic growth, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has implemented a substantial 50 basis point reduction in the repo rate, bringing it down to 5.5%. Concurrently, the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) has been slashed by 100 basis points to 3%, a measure expected to infuse approximately ₹2.5 lakh crore […]

International

Bangladesh to Hold National Elections in April 2026

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

Under growing domestic and international pressure, Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus has officially announced that national elections will be held in the first half of April 2026. The declaration comes as a significant milestone in the country’s path back to democratic governance following the dramatic ousting of longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in

Defence National

Taiwan Seeks India’s D4 Anti-Drone System to Counter Chinese UAV Threat

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

In a notable move reflecting the rising importance of India’s defense technology exports, Taiwan has formally expressed interest in acquiring the D4 anti-drone system developed by India. The request comes amid growing security concerns in Taipei over persistent drone incursions by Chinese forces near its airbases and along its maritime perimeter. The D4 system, developed

National

PM Modi Accepts Invitation to Attend G7 Summit in Canada

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed his participation in the upcoming G7 Summit, which will be held in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada from June 15 to 17, 2025. The invitation was extended by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during a recent phone call with Modi, signaling a potential reset in India-Canada relations that have been strained […]

Entertainment

The Life of Chuck Movie Review: A Quiet Thunderstorm of Emotion

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

The Life of Chuck is not a film that shouts its presence. It arrives softly, lingers deeply, and leaves behind a strange warmth—like the echo of a childhood memory you didn’t realize still lived in you. Directed by Mike Flanagan and adapted from a Stephen King novella, the film is a soulful meditation on death, […]

Cricket Sports

Piyush Chawla Retires from All Forms of Cricket

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

Veteran Indian leg-spinner Piyush Chawla has announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket, bringing to a close an illustrious two-decade-long career. The 36-year-old cricketer leaves behind a rich legacy, having been a part of both the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup-winning Indian squads — a rare feat in […]