South India State News

Rupee Symbol Designer Reacts to Tamil Nadu’s Budget Change

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2025

The Tamil Nadu government has recently replaced the official rupee symbol “₹” with the Tamil script “ரூ” in its 2025-26 budget documents, sparking discussions across the country on linguistic representation and national identity. Designer of the Rupee Symbol Responds D. Udaya Kumar, the creator of the rupee symbol and a Tamil Nadu native, reacted to

International

Putin Thanks Modi, Trump for Efforts in Ukraine Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently acknowledged global efforts to mediate a ceasefire in Ukraine, expressing his gratitude to several world leaders for their diplomatic contributions. Speaking at a press conference alongside Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Putin praised the involvement of U.S. President Donald Trump, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi,

Agriculture National

Northeast India Set to Become New Saffron Cultivation Hub

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2025

The northeastern region of India is poised to become a significant hub for saffron cultivation, following the successful implementation of the Mission Saffron initiative since 2021. This ambitious project has expanded saffron farming across states like Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya, with large-scale cultivation now underway in Menchukha (Arunachal Pradesh) and

Defence National

Indian Army Deploys Polaris RZR Pro 4×4 ATVs in Sikkim

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

The Indian Army has deployed Polaris RZR Pro 4×4 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) in Sikkim, strengthening its mobility in the region’s challenging terrain. These newly inducted ATVs are designed to operate efficiently in high-altitude, rugged landscapes, offering enhanced maneuverability and rapid response capabilities. Polaris RZR Pro 4×4: High-Performance Features The

Science Space & Astronomy

ISRO Successfully Completes SpaDeX Satellite De-Docking

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful de-docking of its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) satellites, marking a crucial step in India’s progress toward autonomous space operations. SpaDeX Mission and Objectives The SpaDeX mission, launched on December 30, 2024, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, was designed to

Infrastructure National

Toll Collection on National Highways to Continue Indefinitely

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has clarified that toll collection on national highways will continue indefinitely, dismissing the necessity for audits aimed at reducing toll booths. This announcement underscores the government’s commitment to maintaining and expanding the national highway infrastructure through sustained funding mechanisms.​ Perpetual

Business Industry

Narayana Murthy Warns Against Freebies, Calls for Job Creation

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy has underscored the importance of job creation and innovation as the primary solutions for poverty eradication, cautioning against over-reliance on government freebies. Speaking at an event in Mumbai, he stressed that sustainable economic progress comes through entrepreneurship and employment generation, rather than welfare handouts.

Defence National

India Sets Ambitious Tejas Production Targets for HAL

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

India has set ambitious new production targets for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to accelerate the delivery of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas to the Indian Air Force (IAF). Under the new directive, HAL will produce 12 Tejas jets in 2025, followed by an increase to 20 per year from 2026. The move aims to bolster […]

Government Policies National

Centre Introduces Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

The central government has introduced the Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha, aiming to modernize and consolidate India’s immigration framework. The proposed legislation seeks to replace four colonial-era laws, including the Passport (Entry into India) Act of 1920, the Registration of Foreigners Act of 1939, the Foreigners Act of 1946, and the […]

International

Maldives Faces Debt Crisis as Chinese Loans Raise Default Risk

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

The Maldives is facing a growing debt crisis, with fears of a potential sovereign default as external borrowings, particularly from China, continue to strain the nation’s financial stability. With debt levels soaring and foreign reserves depleting, the island nation is grappling with severe economic challenges. Rising Debt and Economic Pressure The Maldives’ total debt has