National PMO

₹258 Crore Spent on PM’s 38 Foreign Visits Since May 2022

By BPN News Desk March 21, 2025

Between May 2022 and December 2024, the Indian government allocated approximately ₹258 crore for 38 foreign visits undertaken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This information was disclosed by Minister of State for External Affairs, V. Muraleedharan, during a recent Rajya Sabha session.​ Details of Expenditure on Foreign Visits The expenditure covers various aspects of

International

Trump Proposes U.S. Oversight of Ukraine’s Nuclear Plants Amid Ceasefire Talks

By BPN News Desk March 21, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed that American entities assume control over Ukraine’s nuclear power plants as part of a broader plan to help secure a ceasefire agreement between Ukraine and Russia. The proposal, aimed at stabilizing energy infrastructure in the war-torn country, has sparked significant debate within Ukraine and among global observers. U.S.

Economy National

Parliament Session Highlights: Tax Reforms and Agricultural Initiatives

By BPN News Desk March 21, 2025

The Indian Parliament’s latest budget session on March 21, 2025, centered around key reforms aimed at easing the financial burden on individuals and revitalizing the agriculture sector. The government introduced significant changes to the income tax structure and launched several initiatives targeting farmers and rural growth. Tax Reforms for Middle-Class Relief One of the

Uncategorized

India Blames Extremist Support for Strained Canada Ties

By BPN News Desk March 21, 2025

India has held Canada’s past leadership responsible for the downturn in bilateral relations, attributing the strain to the support extended to extremist and secessionist elements within Canadian borders. The comments come days after a leadership change in Canada, where Mark Carney has taken over as Prime Minister from Justin Trudeau. India Criticizes Extremist Tolerance in

State News West India

Pune Minibus Fire: Driver’s Revenge Claims Four Lives

By BPN News Desk March 21, 2025

In a tragic and disturbing incident near Pune, a minibus fire that killed four employees of Vyoma Graphics has been confirmed as an intentional act of revenge by the vehicle’s driver. The incident, initially suspected to be accidental, has now been identified by authorities as a deliberate act of sabotage fueled by personal grievances. Driver […]

South India State News

BJP Opposes Karnataka’s 4% Muslim Quota in Tenders

By BPN News Desk March 21, 2025

The Karnataka government’s move to provide a 4% reservation for Muslims in government contracts has sparked intense political backlash, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) declaring it will not allow the implementation of what it calls an unconstitutional and religion-based quota. Karnataka Announces 4% Reservation for Muslims Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s government

International

India and U.S. Engage in Talks Amid Tariff Dispute

By BPN News Desk March 21, 2025

India and the United States are currently engaged in discussions to establish a structured framework to resolve ongoing tariff tensions. The talks come amid growing concerns from both sides regarding trade imbalances and rising import duties, especially as the U.S. signals the possibility of imposing retaliatory tariffs. India, U.S. Explore Trade Agreement Framework

International

Heathrow Airport Closure Disrupts 37 India-UK Flights

By BPN News Desk March 21, 2025

Operations at London’s Heathrow Airport came to a sudden halt following a major fire at a nearby power substation, severely impacting global travel routes, including 37 flights operating between India and the UK. The fire triggered a large-scale power outage, prompting the airport to announce a temporary shutdown of all flight operations until late Friday […]

International

India’s $23 Billion PLI Scheme Set to Expire After Poor Output

By BPN News Desk March 21, 2025

India’s high-stakes $23 billion Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, introduced in 2020 to boost domestic manufacturing and rival China’s industrial dominance, is set to lapse after delivering disappointing results. The scheme, which was launched with the vision of turning India into a global manufacturing hub, has only achieved a fraction of its expected

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Labels Opposition to Caste Census as ‘Anti-National’

By BPN News Desk March 21, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly advocated for a nationwide caste census, declaring that any opposition to such an initiative is not just politically motivated but “anti-national.” His remarks come as the party continues to push for a renewed focus on social justice and equality in India’s policymaking framework. Caste Census Key to Social Justice […]