National

Tahawwur Rana Extradited to India in 26/11 Mumbai Attacks Case

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

In a major development in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case, Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a prime accused, has been extradited from the United States to India. The 64-year-old Pakistani-born Canadian national arrived in New Delhi on April 10, 2025, and was immediately taken into custody by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for further investigation. Rana […]

East India State News

Kolkata Teachers Protest Supreme Court Ruling on Job Terminations

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

In Kolkata, hundreds of school teachers and non-teaching staff have taken to the streets in protest after the Supreme Court upheld a verdict that invalidated the appointments of 25,753 individuals recruited through the 2016 School Service Commission (SSC) process. The apex court’s decision reaffirmed a 2024 Calcutta High Court judgment, which declared the recruitment

International

India, U.S. Accelerate Trade Talks During 90-Day Tariff Suspension

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

India and the United States have launched an accelerated effort to finalize a bilateral trade agreement within a 90-day window, following a temporary suspension of additional reciprocal tariffs. The suspension, announced by the U.S. administration, reduces tariffs on Indian exports from 26% back to 10% and will remain in effect until July 9, 2025. This […]

International

Siemens Spain CEO Agustin Escobar and Family Killed in Hudson River Helicopter Crash

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

In a tragic accident that has shocked the global business community, Agustín Escobar, CEO of Siemens Spain, was killed along with his entire family in a helicopter crash over the Hudson River in New York City on April 10, 2025. The crash claimed six lives in total, including Escobar’s wife Merce Camprubi Montal, their three […]

International

Pentagon Cancels $5.1 Billion in IT Contracts with Accenture, Deloitte, and Others

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

In a sweeping move to reduce government spending and enhance internal efficiency, the U.S. Department of Defense has announced the termination of $5.1 billion worth of information technology service contracts with major consulting firms, including Accenture and Deloitte. The decision, spearheaded by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is aimed at curbing non-essential

Editorials Opinion

The Hidden Harvest of Tariff Wars: How the U.S. Uses Trade to Push Its Crops, Not Cars

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

The headlines may make it seem like the world is witnessing a tussle between industrial titans, a fierce standoff over steel, semiconductors, and supercars. But behind the curtain of global trade rhetoric lies a quieter, less glamorous truth—this isn’t just about automobiles and industrial policy. It’s about agriculture. It’s about lentils and soybean oil. And, […]

Government Policies National

Government Warns Exporters Against Diverting Third-Country Goods to U.S. Amid Intensifying Trade War

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

Amid rising global trade tensions and steep U.S. tariff hikes on Chinese goods, the Indian government has issued a clear warning to exporters not to reroute third-country goods through India to the United States. The move comes amid growing concerns that such diversions could draw negative scrutiny from the U.S. administration and undermine India’s standing […]

Entertainment Regional Cinema Reviews

Maranamass (2025) Review: A Dark Comedy That Rides on Chaos and Charisma

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

Maranamass (2025), directed by debutant Sivaprasad, is a black comedy that gleefully embraces chaos. With a quirky title and an even quirkier premise, the film follows a bus journey that spirals into a darkly comic, unpredictable night involving a serial killer, his intended victim, her unsuspecting lover, and a series of absurd passengers. Released alongside […]

Entertainment Regional Cinema Reviews

Bazooka (2025) Review: Mammootty Shines in a Stylish but Uneven Action Thriller

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

Bazooka (2025), directed by debutant Deeno Dennis, is an ambitious Malayalam action thriller that dares to blend gaming motifs with traditional crime drama. With Mammootty leading the charge as a mysterious ethical hacker named Antony John, and Gautham Vasudev Menon playing a stoic ACP Benjamin Joshua, the film sets out to deliver a stylized, high-concept […]

Entertainment Regional Cinema Reviews

Good Bad Ugly (2025) Review: A Fan-Pleasing Firework That Fizzles on Substance

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

Good Bad Ugly (2025), directed by Adhik Ravichandran, arrives as one of the most hyped Tamil releases of the year, primarily due to Ajith Kumar’s return to the screen in a mass-heavy avatar. With a stellar ensemble cast including Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Das, Yogi Babu, and Jackie Shroff, and a reported budget pushing ₹300 crore, […]