International

Macron’s First Official Visit to the UK Under King Charles III

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron has begun his first official state visit to the United Kingdom under the reign of King Charles III. The visit, rich in ceremony and symbolism, marks the first time the two heads of state are meeting formally in over two years. It signals an effort to reset and reinforce ties between […]

International

UAE Launches Nomination-Based Golden Visa for Indians at ₹23 Lakh

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

The United Arab Emirates has launched a pilot Golden Visa programme specifically for Indian and Bangladeshi nationals, offering a path to long-term residency without the traditional requirements of property ownership or a business license. The initiative allows applicants to receive a UAE Golden Visa through a nomination process, with a one-time fee of AED 100,000, […]

International

China Protests Modi’s Dalai Lama Birthday Greetings

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

China has lodged a diplomatic protest with India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday greetings to the Dalai Lama on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Beijing considers such gestures as a violation of its internal affairs and accused the Indian government of sending “wrong signals” to the world regarding the status of Tibet. […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Grounded by Silence: How India’s Information Vacuum Hurt Dassault

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

Operation Sindoor was supposed to be a defining moment for Indian airpower. With deep-penetration strikes, the use of BrahMos cruise missiles, and long-range drones evading Pakistani air defences, the mission was a resounding tactical success. Among the many aircraft involved, the French-built Rafale fighter jet was presumed to have played a key role, striking targets […]

East India State News

Supreme Court to Hear Challenge Against Bihar Voter List Revision on July 10

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

The Supreme Court will hear a set of petitions on July 10 challenging the Election Commission’s special drive to revise electoral rolls in Bihar ahead of the upcoming state elections. The petitions have been filed by a coalition of opposition MPs, civil society groups, and activists who argue that the revision process is flawed, exclusionary, […]

National

All-Party MPs Push for Bharat Ratna for Dalai Lama, Parliament Address Proposal

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

A cross-party group of Indian Members of Parliament has launched a formal campaign urging the central government to confer the Bharat Ratna on the 14th Dalai Lama and invite him to address a joint sitting of Parliament. The move, supported by MPs from the BJP, BJD, JD(U), and other parties, is being seen as a […]

Law & Order National

SC Rejects Interim Stay on Bihar’s Voter List Revision

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has declined to grant an interim stay on the Election Commission’s roll revision in Bihar, allowing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to proceed while a full hearing is pending. The EC aims to update voter rolls ahead of upcoming elections under this exercise. Bihar voter roll In rejecting the stay, […]

South India State News

Karnataka Study Finds No Link Between COVID‑19 Vaccine and Heart Attacks

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

A Karnataka government-appointed expert panel has concluded that there is no connection between COVID‑19 vaccination or prior infection and the recent rise in sudden heart attacks among young adults in the state. The panel’s findings come in direct response to concerns raised by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who had suggested a potential link between vaccines and […]

International

Tesla Shares Tumble as Musk’s ‘America Party’ Stirs Investor Anxiety

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

Tesla shares fell sharply—dropping nearly 7% in pre-market trading—after CEO Elon Musk announced the launch of his new political outfit, the “America Party.” The move has triggered fresh concerns among investors over Musk’s ability to stay focused on the company’s core operations at a time when Tesla faces mounting headwinds. Tesla dip The stock reaction […]

Business Finance

Jio‑BlackRock Raises ₹17,800 Cr Through Debut Fund Offer

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

Jio Asset Management, in partnership with global investment giant BlackRock, has successfully raised over ₹17,800 crore through its inaugural New Fund Offer (NFO). This staggering sum marks it as one of India’s most significant mutual fund launches to date, underscoring the powerful combination of Jio’s brand and BlackRock’s experience. Jio‑BlackRock The joint venture