Defence National

India and US Set to Formalise 10‑Year Defence Framework

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

India and the United States have agreed to formalise a 10-year bilateral defence framework later this year, marking a significant deepening of strategic and military cooperation. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth reached consensus over a telephonic discussion, paving the way for signature at their next in-person meeting. Defence

South India State News

Telangana to Add 7,000 Beds; CM Revanth Reddy Calls on NRI & Corporate Doctors

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has unveiled a major healthcare initiative, announcing the addition of 7,000 new hospital beds across government super‑speciality hospitals by 9 December 2025. This bold plan aims to significantly enhance public health capacity and improve access to specialist treatments. Hospital Infrastructure Expansion The bed expansion will

International

India Condemns Kidnapping of Three Nationals in Mali, Seeks Swift Action

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

India has expressed deep concern and strongly condemned the abduction of three Indian nationals in the West African nation of Mali, urging the local authorities to act urgently for their safe release. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the incident as a “deplorable act of violence” and has stepped up diplomatic efforts to coordinate […]

National

ED Alleges Gandhis Usurped ₹2,000 Crore in National Herald Asset Grab

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accused Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi of orchestrating a scheme to acquire approximately ₹2,000 crore worth of assets belonging to Associated Journals Limited (AJL), the publisher of the National Herald newspaper. Allegedly, the assets were transferred to Young Indian Pvt Ltd (YI) in exchange for repayment of a ₹90 crore loan—an

Business Industry

Chinese Brands Expand Smartphone Manufacturing in India

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

Chinese smartphone brands are significantly expanding their production footprint in India, capitalising on the nation’s growing manufacturing infrastructure and export capabilities. Chinese Brands Manufacturing Major global names such as Redmi, Vivo, Oppo, Realme, Hisense, Motorola, and Tecno are increasingly partnering with Indian contract manufacturers like Dixon

Agriculture National

Farm Warning: 24 Million Farmers Face Price Collapse if GM Imports Allowed

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

India is at a crossroads in trade talks as experts warn that permitting genetically modified (GM) soybean and maize imports from the United States could devastate domestic farm incomes and threaten the livelihoods of nearly 24 million farmers. GM Crops Impact The US is urging India to open its market to GM soybean and maize—crops […]

Business Industry

Foxconn Recalls Chinese Engineers from India Amid Geopolitical Strain

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

Foxconn has begun withdrawing over 300 Chinese engineers and technicians from its iPhone assembly facilities in India, a significant move that could impact the country’s growing role in Apple’s global supply chain. The quiet pullout, which started about two months ago, has left only a small Taiwanese support team in place, raising concerns about production […]

Economy National

Indian Economy Ends Q1 FY26 on Mixed Note

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

India’s economy wrapped up the first quarter of FY26 with a mixed performance across key sectors, reflecting a cautious consumer environment, resilient manufacturing, and divergent sectoral momentum. GST and Consumption Trends Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in June grew by just 6.1% year-on-year, the slowest pace in four years, totaling ₹1.85 lakh crore.

Business Finance

India Leverages EIB Ties and Global Diplomacy at Spain Summit

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman led India’s delegation at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville, Spain, emphasizing the nation’s growing role in global finance and digital transformation. Digitalisation Strength During her meeting with Nadia Calviño, President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Sitharaman proposed

Defence National

First Apache Helicopters Arrive for Deployment Near Pak Border

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

India is set to induct its first batch of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters into the Army this month, marking a crucial milestone in enhancing combat readiness along the western frontier with Pakistan. The delivery comes after a delay of over 15 months, and the helicopters are expected to play a key role in strengthening India’s […]