International

Trump Moves to Revoke Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

In a fresh confrontation between political authority and academic institutions, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention to revoke Harvard University’s tax-exempt status, accusing the prestigious Ivy League school of being biased and politically compromised. The announcement came via Trump’s personal social media platform, where he stated, “We are going

South India State News

PM Modi Betrayed Andhra People Again: Shivaji

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Congress Campaign Committee Chairman, Gidugu Rudra Raju, and senior party leader Shivaji launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a press meet in Vijayawada, accusing him of continuously failing the people of Andhra Pradesh. Shivaji, speaking alongside Rudra Raju, highlighted the Prime Minister’s repeated unfulfilled promises and the

International

Carney to Meet Trump Amid Strained Canada-U.S. Relations

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. This meeting comes shortly after Carney’s Liberal Party secured a minority government in Canada’s recent federal elections. The discussions are expected to focus on escalating trade tensions and affirming Canada’s sovereignty in

International

Pakistan Minister’s X Account Blocked After India Strike Warning

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

In the aftermath of the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated sharply. The April 22 attack, one of the deadliest in recent years, has been squarely blamed on Pakistan-based terrorist networks by Indian authorities. It triggered a series […]

National

Jaishankar, EU Discuss Pahalgam Attack Amid Rising Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

In the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with European Union High Representative Kaja Kallas. The discussion centered on the incident and the broader implications for regional security. Jaishankar expressed

South India State News

PM Modi Relaunches ₹58,000 Cr Amaravati Projects

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

On May 2, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹58,000 crore in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh. This significant move marks the revival of the state’s capital city project, which had faced delays in recent years. The projects encompass the construction of key government institutions, including the

State News West India

Stampede at Goa’s Lairai Devi Festival Kills 7 Devotees

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

A tragic stampede occurred in the early hours of Saturday during the annual Lairai Devi Jatra in Shirgao, North Goa, leaving at least seven devotees dead and over thirty injured. The incident took place during the popular dhondachi zatra, a fire-walking ritual that draws tens of thousands of devotees each year to the Shri Lairai […]

National

After PM Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh Likely to Skip Russia Victory Day Parade

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is now unlikely to attend Russia’s Victory Day Parade on May 9 in Moscow, a decision that follows the earlier confirmation that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would also not be present at the event. Instead, Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth is expected to represent India at the annual […]

Business Finance

India’s GST Collections Hit Record ₹2.37 Lakh Crore in April

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2025

India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue hit a historic peak in April 2025, with collections soaring to ₹2.37 lakh crore. This marks a 12.6% year-on-year growth from April 2024 and represents the highest monthly GST collection since the system was launched in 2017. The surge was led by strong domestic consumption and robust imports, […]

Law & Order National

J&K High Court Halts Deportation of CRPF Constable and Family

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2025

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has stayed the deportation of four individuals from Poonch district, including a serving CRPF constable, who were identified by authorities as Pakistani nationals. The court intervened after the individuals challenged the deportation order, asserting their long-standing residency in India. The petitioners, residents of Salwah village near