Technology

Google Update Lets Employers Archive Work-Phone Messages

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

Google’s latest update for Android work-managed devices will allow employers to archive SMS and RCS text messages sent or received on company-issued phones. The change applies only to devices controlled through enterprise mobility management tools, raising fresh concerns about digital privacy in the workplace. How the Feature Works Under the update, organisations can

International

No Breakthrough in US–Russia Talks on Ukraine

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin met US representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow for nearly five hours as part of renewed efforts to push forward a peace framework for the war in Ukraine. The meeting, held at the Kremlin on December 2, ended without any agreement, according to senior Russian officials. What Was Discussed […]

Business

Adani Group Plans $15 Billion Airport Expansion by 2030

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

The Adani Group has announced a major expansion plan worth around USD 15 billion to upgrade and expand its airport network across India by 2030. The company aims to increase total passenger-handling capacity across its airports to nearly 200 million annually in the next five years. What the Expansion Includes The investment will go toward […]

Business Finance

RBI’s MPC Meeting Begins Amid Strong Growth, Low Inflation

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kicked off its three-day meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on December 3, 2025 at Mumbai. The panel will review recent economic data and announce its decisions on December 5 at 10 am. What’s on the Table The MPC will evaluate India’s recent economic performance: the economy posted […]

International

Imran Khan ‘Physically Fine but Facing Mental Torture’, Says Sister

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is in good physical health but is experiencing significant psychological stress due to prolonged solitary confinement, according to his sister Uzma Khanum after a recent visit to Adiala Jail. The meeting came after weeks of restricted access, which had raised concerns among supporters and family members. What His Sister […]

International

US Defence Chief Says He Didn’t See Survivors After Boat Strike

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said he did not personally witness any survivors after the first strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat, adding that he left the command centre soon after the initial attack. His comments come amid rising scrutiny over a second strike that reportedly killed individuals who were still alive after the […]

International

India Condemns Western Envoys’ Op-Ed on Russia

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

The government of India has reacted strongly to a joint opinion piece published by the envoys of the United Kingdom, France and Germany criticising Russia ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to New Delhi. Officials at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the article as “very unusual” and declared the public criticism […]

Business Finance

Rupee Falls Past ₹90 Against US Dollar

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

The Indian rupee weakened sharply on December 3, 2025, sliding past the ₹90 mark against the US dollar — a new lifetime low — amid heavy foreign capital outflows and stalled trade talks between India and the United States. What Happened The rupee opened the day at approximately ₹89.96 per dollar and soon dropped to […]

International

US Pauses Immigration Applications from 19 Countries

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

The United States government has announced a temporary pause on all immigration applications — including green cards, citizenship requests, visas and asylum processing — for nationals of 19 non-European countries. The freeze follows a recent shooting involving an Afghan national in Washington, DC, which prompted concerns over national security and public safety. What the

National

PMO Complex Renamed ‘Seva Teerth’ Under Central Vista

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

The government has officially renamed the new complex housing the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) as Seva Teerth, marking a symbolic shift towards what it calls service-oriented governance. The complex, which forms a key part of the Central Vista redevelopment project, will now serve as the central administrative hub for the PMO and several associated offices. […]