International

Russia Threatens Action Over Taurus Missile Supply

By BPN News Desk May 29, 2025

Russia has sharply escalated its rhetoric amid ongoing tensions with Western nations, following growing discussions about Germany potentially supplying Taurus long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine. Andrey Kartapolov, chairman of the Russian State Duma’s Defense Committee, issued a stern threat, stating: “Russia is ready to shoot down German Taurus missiles and strike

Cricket Sports

Rishabh Pant Fined ₹30 Lakh for IPL Over-Rate Breach

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2025

 In the final league fixture of IPL 2025, Rishabh Pant, captain of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), was fined ₹30 lakh by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for a Code of Conduct breach. The infraction occurred during LSG’s match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Ekana Stadium on May 27. […]

National Politics

Udit Raj Calls Shashi Tharoor BJP’s “Super Spokesperson”

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2025

Congress leader Udit Raj triggered a fresh controversy within his party by branding fellow Congress MP Shashi Tharoor as a “super spokesperson of BJP.” The criticism followed Tharoor’s remarks during a visit to Panama, where he lauded the Modi government’s response to terrorism, specifically in relation to Operation Sindoor. Raj claimed that Tharoor was “doing […]

Business Industry

Adani Ports Plans ₹50,000 Crore 15-Year Bond Issue

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2025

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), India’s largest private port operator, is preparing to re-enter the domestic debt market with a landmark bond issue. The company will raise up to ₹50,000 crore through a 15-year rupee-denominated bond, marking both its longest tenor and largest local market issuance to date. This strategic financial move comes […]

Law & Order National

SC Orders AHRC Probe Into Assam Fake Encounter Claims

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2025

The Supreme Court has directed the Assam Human Rights Commission (AHRC) to investigate 171 alleged fake encounters by the state police. The order revives scrutiny into a matter that had been earlier dismissed by the Commission. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N. K. Singh delivered the order in response to a Public Interest […]

National

Chennai Airport Ends Celebi India Contract Over Security

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2025

Chennai International Airport has officially terminated its ground handling agreement with Celebi GS Chennai Pvt Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Turkish aviation company Celebi Hava Servisi. The move, confirmed on May 26, 2025, cuts short a contract that was originally intended to last until 2033. The reason cited for the abrupt termination was concerns related […]

International

China to Collect Record $22 Billion BRI Debt in 2025

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2025

China is expected to collect a record $22 billion in debt repayments from developing nations under its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2025, according to estimates from the Lowy Institute. This figure constitutes a major share of the approximately $35 billion owed by low-income countries this year, highlighting the growing repayment obligations faced by […]

Agriculture National

Cabinet Hikes Paddy MSP by ₹69 for 2025–26 Kharif Season

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2025

On May 28, 2025, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a hike in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the upcoming 2025–26 marketing season. Among the key changes, the MSP for common paddy has been increased by ₹69 to ₹2,369 per quintal, and […]

Real Estate

Government Proposes Online Registration of Property Documents

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2025

The Indian government has introduced a proposal to modernize the property registration process nationwide by replacing the 117-year-old Registration Act. The draft legislation aims to transition property transactions into a fully digital framework to enhance efficiency, transparency, and security. This new bill mandates the online registration of documents like agreements

Business Markets

NSE Valuation Hits $58 Billion Ahead of IPO Plans

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2025

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India has seen its valuation soar to $58 billion in the private unlisted market, marking a staggering 60% increase compared to last year. The jump comes as expectations grow around the exchange’s long-awaited initial public offering (IPO), which could materialize as early as late 2025. Unlisted shares of NSE […]