Defence National

Nibe Limited Secures $17.52M Israeli Defence Contract

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2025

  In a landmark moment for India’s defence exports, Nibe Limited has won a $17.52 million export order from an Israeli defence technology company for the supply of advanced Universal Rocket Launchers. This contract marks one of the most significant international deals secured by the Indian defence manufacturer, boosting its global footprint in the high-tech […]

Business

Oracle’s $40B Nvidia Chip Investment Powers OpenAI’s Texas Data Center

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2025

In a major push to scale artificial intelligence infrastructure, Oracle is investing $40 billion in Nvidia’s high-performance GB200 chips, with a massive order of 400,000 units. These chips are set to fuel OpenAI’s upcoming data center in Abilene, Texas — a key piece of the broader Stargate initiative. The Abilene data center, expected to go […]

National

PM Modi Urges Institutionalizing Civil Defence at NITI Aayog Meet

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

In the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog held on May 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that Operation Sindoor must not be treated as a one-off initiative. He called upon all states to embed civil defence preparedness into their core governance frameworks, underlining the importance of institutional mechanisms to tackle emerging security and […]

National

Theatre Commanders to Lead Ops in India’s Military Restructuring

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

India is undergoing one of its most significant military reforms in decades with the formalization of Integrated Theatre Commands (ITCs). The new structure, announced by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, shifts operational responsibility from the individual service branches to unified theatre commanders. This major reorganisation is designed to streamline

National

India’s First ‘Made in India’ Chip to Be Produced in Assam

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

In a landmark announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed that India’s first domestically produced semiconductor chip will be manufactured at the Tata Group’s semiconductor assembly plant in Assam. The declaration was made during the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025, reflecting the government’s strategic push to transform the Northeast into a

International

Iran Rejects U.S. Terms: No Deal If Enrichment Must End

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

Iran has categorically rejected the United States’ latest precondition to cease uranium enrichment, making clear that any nuclear agreement that requires Tehran to end this process is unacceptable. The hardening of Iran’s stance comes just ahead of the next round of nuclear negotiations in Rome, further complicating already fragile talks between the two countries.

Science Space & Astronomy

India Finalizes Space Bill to Boost $44 Billion Space Economy

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

India is set to unlock the next phase of its space revolution with the finalization of the Space Activities Bill, which aims to empower the private sector, strengthen regulatory oversight, and boost India’s space economy to $44 billion by 2033. The bill represents a foundational shift in space governance, marking India’s transition from a government-led […]

National

ED Probes Congress Donations to Young Indian in Herald Case

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

In a major escalation in the National Herald case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that senior Congress leaders donated large sums to Young Indian Ltd under directions from party high command. The company, controlled by Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, is at the center of what the ED claims is a massive money laundering […]

International

India Urges BRICS to Dismantle Export Controls

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

During the 15th BRICS Trade Ministers’ Meeting held in Brasília, Brazil on May 21, 2025, India made a strong pitch to dismantle intra-bloc export controls to improve trade cooperation and support the economic aspirations of the Global South. Represented by Economic Adviser Yashvir Singh, India emphasized the need to eliminate artificial barriers that hinder trade […]

International

Harvard’s 800 Indian Students Face Deportation After SEVP Revocation

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

In a controversial and sudden move, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revoked Harvard University’s SEVP (Student and Exchange Visitor Program) certification, triggering panic among nearly 6,800 international students—including 800 from India—who now face potential deportation if no immediate remedy is found. “Harvard’s 800 Indian Students