State News West India

Maharashtra Faces Water Crisis as Dam Levels Plummet

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

Maharashtra is confronting a severe water crisis as dam storage levels have declined sharply, raising concerns about water availability during the peak summer months.​ As of mid-April 2025, the state’s 2,997 dams collectively hold only 41.3% of their total live storage capacity. This marks a significant decrease from the previous month’s levels, indicating an

Defence National

Security Forces Seize Arms Cache in Manipur Operations

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

Security forces in Manipur have intensified counter-insurgency efforts, leading to the successful recovery of a significant cache of arms and ammunition during joint operations conducted from April 13 to 19, 2025. The operations were carried out by the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, Manipur Police, and were supported by personnel from the CRPF, BSF, and ITBP. […]

Business Trade

India Imposes 12% Safeguard Duty on Steel Imports

By BPN News Desk April 21, 2025

In a decisive move to shield its domestic steel industry from a surge of inexpensive imports, India has imposed a 12% safeguard duty on select steel products. Effective from April 21, 2025, this provisional measure will remain in place for 200 days, aiming to curb the influx of low-cost steel primarily from China, South Korea, […]

Business Finance

Enforcement Directorate to Restitute ₹15,000 Crore to Fraud Victims in 2025-26

By BPN News Desk April 21, 2025

In a significant move aimed at bolstering financial justice, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has announced plans to restitute ₹15,000 crore worth of assets to victims of financial fraud during the fiscal year 2025-26. This initiative underscores the agency’s commitment to returning ill-gotten gains to those adversely affected by economic crimes. ED Asset Restitution

International

Pope Francis Dies at 88 on Easter Monday, Funeral Plans Underway

By BPN News Desk April 21, 2025

Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away peacefully on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. He died at 7:35 a.m. CEST in his residence at Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City. His final days followed a period of fragile health, including a prolonged hospital stay earlier […]

Business Trade

India Defines Proof of Origin Rules to Ease Trade

By BPN News Desk April 21, 2025

In a significant move aimed at enhancing trade facilitation and ensuring smoother compliance processes, the Indian government has introduced a detailed framework for determining the ‘proof of origin’ of imported goods under its free trade agreements (FTAs). The step is expected to cut delays at customs and reduce disputes related to tariff concessions, thereby

Science Space & Astronomy

ISRO Achieves Second Successful Docking in SpaDeX Mission

By BPN News Desk April 21, 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully carried out its second autonomous docking operation under the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), marking a major leap forward in India’s space technology. The experiment, which involves two dedicated satellites – SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target) – is designed to demonstrate the capability of in-orbit

International

India Halts ₹5,000 Crore Rail Projects in Bangladesh, Eyes Alternatives via Nepal and Bhutan

By BPN News Desk April 21, 2025

India has reportedly suspended railway infrastructure projects worth ₹5,000 crore in Bangladesh amid rising political unrest and concerns over the safety of Indian workers involved in on-ground construction. The decision marks a significant shift in New Delhi’s regional connectivity strategy, particularly concerning its Northeast corridor. The halted projects include the

Climate Change Science

IMD Warns of Returning Heatwaves in North and Central India

By BPN News Desk April 21, 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh warning for heatwave conditions expected to return across parts of north and central India in the coming days. After a brief period of cooler temperatures due to scattered rains, the mercury is now forecasted to climb again, potentially leading to hazardous conditions in multiple states. According […]

Automobile Electric Vehicles

Tesla Seeks Indian Suppliers for Global EV Component Supply

By BPN News Desk April 21, 2025

Tesla is actively engaging with Indian manufacturers to source and export essential electric vehicle (EV) components for its global production lines. This initiative aims to integrate India into Tesla’s international supply chain, leveraging the country’s manufacturing capabilities to produce high-quality, cost-effective parts.​ The company is focusing on