International

US Imports Plunge 19.8% Amid Tariff-Induced Trade Disruption

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

In April 2025, the United States experienced a historic 19.8% drop in goods imports, the steepest monthly decline since records began in 1992. This significant downturn followed the implementation of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, which disrupted international trade and led to a contraction in the first quarter’s GDP. US Imports Decline The sharp

Technology Telecom

Ericsson Expands India Manufacturing, Backs Vi’s 5G Rollout

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

Ericsson is intensifying its commitment to India by expanding local manufacturing and supporting Vodafone Idea’s (Vi) 5G network rollout, positioning the country as a key global telecom production hub. Ericsson India Manufacturing By June 2025, Ericsson aims to fully localize the production of passive antennas in India, enhancing value addition and enabling exports. The

Defence National

India Eyes Russian Container-S Radar to Strengthen Air Defense

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

India is actively exploring the procurement of Russia’s Container-S over-the-horizon (OTH) radar system, a move aimed at drastically enhancing its early warning capabilities against stealth aircraft, cruise missiles, and ballistic threats. With growing concerns over advanced aerial incursions from neighboring regions, this acquisition could mark a critical upgrade to

Business Industry

India to Launch First Indigenous Semiconductor Chip in 2025

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

India is set to unveil its first fully indigenous semiconductor chip by late 2025, marking a historic milestone in the country’s quest for technological self-reliance. The chip, based on 28–90 nanometre (nm) technology, will cater to a wide range of applications, including telecommunications, automobiles, railway electronics, and industrial systems. India

International

Pakistan’s Kharif Crop in Crisis as India Regulates Chenab Water

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

A looming agricultural crisis is unfolding in Pakistan as the country’s two primary water reservoirs—Mangla on the Jhelum and Tarbela on the Indus—are running alarmingly low. This scarcity has been further compounded by a sudden drop in the flow of the Chenab River, which Pakistan heavily relies on for irrigation during its kharif cropping season. […]

Defence National

Japan Offers XF9-1 Engine for India’s AMCA Fighter Program

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

In a significant breakthrough for India’s indigenous fighter jet ambitions, Japan has formally offered its advanced IHI XF9-1 jet engine for potential co-development to power the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India’s upcoming 5.5-generation stealth fighter. The move signals a growing technological partnership between the two Indo-Pacific democracies, amid

Defence National

India Eyes F-35 as US Shifts Focus to Sixth-Gen F-47

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

As the United States accelerates development of its sixth-generation F-47 fighter jet under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, a notable shift in American defense export strategy is underway. This shift is opening the door for India to finally be considered as a potential buyer of the highly coveted F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter—a […]

Business Trade

India Plans Tariff Retaliation as US Rejects WTO Notice

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

India is preparing to take strong trade action against the United States after Washington rejected New Delhi’s notice at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning high tariffs on steel and aluminium. The move signals a fresh escalation in trade tensions between the two nations, with India considering retaliatory duties on a range of American goods. […]

National Politics

Seven NCP MLAs Join NDPP in Nagaland Amid Development Row

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

In a major political reshuffle in Nagaland, all seven Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLAs have officially joined the ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), stripping the NCP of its presence in the 60-member state assembly. The move significantly strengthens the NDPP’s majority and signals deepening internal rifts within the NCP’s state unit. NCP MLAs

Business Industry

ATR Eyes India for Aircraft Manufacturing Expansion

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

ATR, the Franco-Italian turboprop aircraft manufacturer, is exploring the possibility of establishing a manufacturing facility in India. Jean-Pierre Clercin, Head of Commercial for Asia Pacific at ATR, said, “Nothing is off the table, if it makes business and industrial sense.” The company currently manufactures its aircraft in Toulouse, France, and Naples,