National

PM’s Manipur Visit: Preparations Begin Amid Ethnic Truce Efforts

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

Preparations have begun in Manipur for a potential visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, likely in mid or late July. While the official date is yet to be confirmed, a flurry of activity on the ground indicates that the state and central governments are working in coordination to make the visit a symbolic and logistical […]

Cricket Sports

BCCI Sends Suryavanshi to Edgbaston After U19 Heroics

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

India’s young cricket sensation, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, has been fast-tracked into the limelight after a breathtaking performance against England U19. Within just 24 hours of his whirlwind knock, the BCCI flew him and other U19 teammates to Edgbaston to witness Shubman Gill’s historic double hundred, in what many see as a symbolic passing of the […]

North India State News

Delhi Halts Age-Based Fuel Ban, Targets Only Polluting Old Vehicles

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

The Delhi Government has rolled back its earlier proposal to deny fuel to diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years. Instead, it will now adopt a more targeted approach by focusing only on vehicles that are proven to be polluting, based on emissions data. This change comes after technical […]

North India State News

JK’s 5 Lakh Homeless to Get Permanent Shelters, Says Centre

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

In a significant push for inclusive development, the Government of India has announced plans to provide permanent housing to nearly 5 lakh homeless individuals in Jammu and Kashmir. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan confirmed the initiative during his visit to the Union Territory, outlining a massive shelter campaign aimed at uplifting the region’s most vulnerable […]

Defence National

₹1.03 Lakh Crore Defence Boost: India Approves Mega Military Purchases

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

The Indian Armed Forces are set to receive a major arsenal upgrade following the Defence Acquisition Council’s (DAC) approval of military procurement proposals worth a staggering ₹1.03 lakh crore. The approvals, made under the Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category, underline the government’s emphasis on self-reliance in defence

Cricket Sports

Shubman Gill’s Record 269 Powers India on Day 2

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

India asserted total dominance over England on Day 2 of the second Test at Edgbaston, riding on a sensational double century from captain Shubman Gill. The visitors piled up a massive 587 in their first innings before reducing a rattled England side to 50 for 3 by stumps, firmly placing themselves in control of the […]

Business Trade

India, US Rush to Finalize Mini Trade Deal in 48 Hours

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

India and the United States have embarked on intensive discussions aimed at securing a mini trade agreement within the next 48 hours. The fast-tracked talks, taking place in Washington, aim to unlock stalled trade talks and address market access concerns ahead of the next round of comprehensive negotiations later this year. Negotiations Accelerate Amid Trade […]

Business Finance

RBI Report Finds Sharp Rise in Individual Borrowers’ Per‑Capita Debt

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

According to the latest Reserve Bank of India statistics, the per‑capita debt carried by individual borrowers has increased notably over the past two years. The report highlights that average outstanding personal loans per borrower have climbed substantially, reflecting broader credit trends and shifting household financial behaviour. Rising Trend in Personal Borrowing The

Business Finance

HDFC CEO Jagdishan Moves SC to Quash Lilavati Trust FIR

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

HDFC Bank’s Managing Director & CEO, Sashidhar Jagdishan, has escalated the legal battle surrounding the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust by approaching the Supreme Court. He seeks to overturn an FIR accusing him of accepting ₹2.05 crore in exchange for influencing governance decisions of the Trust. The case has triggered a storm of legal and public […]

International

Iran Begins Excavation at Fordow Nuclear Site After Airstrikes

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

Satellite images have revealed that Iran has begun excavation and structural assessments at its highly fortified Fordow nuclear facility, less than two weeks after it was targeted in a coordinated airstrike by U.S. and Israeli forces. The photographs, analyzed by defense experts, show the unmistakable presence of heavy machinery—bulldozers, cranes, and trucks—operating