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UN to Cut 6,900 Jobs Amid $740M Budget Shortfall

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

The United Nations is set to lay off approximately 6,900 employees starting January 2026, marking one of the most significant workforce reductions in its history. The downsizing is part of a broader plan to slash the global body’s $3.7 billion operational budget by 20%, equivalent to around $740 million. The move is a direct response […]

International

Elon Musk Exits DOGE, Trump Says “He Will Always Be With Us”

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

Elon Musk has officially concluded his 130-day tenure at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a body created by the Trump administration to streamline federal operations. His exit came as per the legal limit for his appointment as a “Special Government Employee.” Musk’s time in office was marked by sweeping cost-cutting measures, including mass layoffs

International

Hamas Rejects US-Backed Ceasefire Plan Backed by Israel

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

Hamas has officially rejected a ceasefire proposal jointly backed by the United States and accepted by Israel, citing that the plan falls short of its fundamental demands. The proposal, which called for a 60-day cessation of hostilities, the release of 10 living hostages and the return of 18 deceased captives, also included resuming humanitarian aid […]

International

Israel Accepts Trump-Backed Ceasefire Proposal via Steve Witkoff

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

In a significant diplomatic development, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has informed families of hostages in Gaza that Israel has accepted a US-mediated ceasefire proposal. The plan was presented by Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, and marks one of the most direct US interventions since the Gaza war escalated in 2023. The ceasefire […]

South India State News

Ramadoss Regrets Making Son Union Minister at 35

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

In a rare moment of introspection, Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder Dr. S. Ramadoss publicly admitted that appointing his son Anbumani Ramadoss as Union Health Minister at the age of 35 was a mistake. His remarks, made during an internal party meeting, reflect mounting dissatisfaction within the party over recent political decisions, particularly Anbumani’s

International

Tharoor Slams Colombia for Response to Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, currently leading an Indian parliamentary delegation to Latin America, has strongly criticized the Colombian government’s reaction to India’s Operation Sindoor. Speaking from Bogotá, Tharoor said the Indian delegation was disappointed that Colombia expressed condolences for lives lost in Pakistan following Indian strikes, instead of

Business Markets

Asian Markets Tumble After US Court Revives Trump Tariffs

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

Asian stock markets fell sharply on Friday following a U.S. federal appeals court ruling that temporarily reinstated former President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The decision, which overturned a prior lower court judgment declaring the tariffs unlawful, reignited fears of heightened global trade tensions. The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo and the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong […]

Defence National

India Launches Quantum Research Centre for Defence Use

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

India has taken a major stride in quantum technology by inaugurating a state-of-the-art Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Delhi. This facility is poised to play a crucial role in advancing India’s strategic and defence preparedness through the indigenous development of quantum technologies. Located

International

US Appeals Court Temporarily Reinstates Trump Tariffs

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

A U.S. federal appeals court has allowed the continuation of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, temporarily halting a lower court ruling that had declared them unlawful. These tariffs, originally imposed under the pretext of safeguarding national security, cover key imports such as steel, aluminum, and other industrial goods. The ruling marks a significant moment in

Government Policies National

India Begins 5-Year Appraisal of Govt Schemes

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

The Government of India has launched a comprehensive appraisal and approval process for Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs) and Central Sector Schemes (CSs) in preparation for the next Finance Commission cycle, which will begin on April 1, 2026. This review is part of routine five-year planning aligned with the term of the 16th Finance Commission. The […]