Automobile Cars

India Rejects BYD’s $1 Billion EV Proposal, Signals Strategic Shift Toward Tesla

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2025

In a move that highlights India’s evolving investment strategy in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, the government has declined a $1 billion proposal from Chinese automaker BYD Co., while simultaneously paving the way for potential collaboration with U.S.-based Tesla Inc. The decision underscores New Delhi’s cautious stance toward Chinese investments, particularly in

International

India Terminates Transshipment Facility for Bangladesh Following Remarks on Northeast Region

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2025

In a notable shift in trade policy, India has withdrawn the transshipment facility extended to Bangladesh, which had allowed Dhaka to transport its export cargo through Indian territory to third countries. This decision comes in response to controversial remarks made by Professor Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser to Bangladesh’s interim government, during a recent

Defence National

India Approves ₹63,000 Crore Deal to Acquire 26 Rafale-M Fighter Jets from France

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2025

In a major step toward enhancing the combat readiness of the Indian Navy, the Indian government has approved a ₹63,000 crore deal to procure 26 Rafale-M (Marine) fighter jets from France. The decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This high-value defense acquisition is […]

National PMO

Dubai Crown Prince Gifts Replica of Grandfather’s Traditional Cloak to PM Modi

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2025

In a powerful symbol of enduring friendship between India and the United Arab Emirates, Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a replica of his grandfather Sheikh Rashid’s ‘bisht’—a traditional Arabian embroidered cloak. The ‘bisht’ is an iconic garment worn over the Qandura and holds […]

Business Finance

Higher GST on Hotel Dining: Impact on Consumers and Industry

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2025

Starting April 1, 2025, a new Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure will come into effect for restaurant services offered within hotels. Under the revised system, hotels with room tariffs exceeding ₹7,500 per night will charge 18% GST on food and beverage services, but will also be allowed to claim Input Tax Credit (ITC). This […]

Law & Order National

ED Attaches Assets of Dubai-Based Alleged International Drug Trafficker Linked to Khalistan Liberation Force

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken significant action under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) by attaching assets valued at approximately ₹6 crore belonging to a Dubai-based individual accused of international drug trafficking and alleged associations with the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF).​ ED Attaches Assets in Money Laundering Probe The attached

International

Oil Prices Plummet Nearly 4% Amid Escalating US-China Trade Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2025

Oil prices dropped sharply by nearly 4% following the United States’ decision to impose a steep 104% tariff on Chinese imports. The move, which escalates tensions in the ongoing US-China trade war, has raised alarm over the future of global economic growth and triggered a wave of uncertainty in the energy markets. Oil Prices Drop […]

International

Foreign Investors Withdraw Nearly $1 Billion from Pakistan’s Treasury Bills

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2025

Pakistan has seen a substantial withdrawal of foreign investments from its treasury bills, with investors from the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, and the United States pulling out nearly $1 billion between July 1 and March 14 of the current fiscal year. The sharp exit comes amid growing concerns over the country’s economic stability and […]

National

Centre Receives Demand for 15,000 Electric Buses from Three States

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2025

The central government has received formal requests from three states—Gujarat, Telangana, and Karnataka—for the deployment of 15,000 electric buses. This demand is part of a broader effort under the PM e-Bus Sewa-Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) scheme, which aims to transition India’s public transport sector toward a cleaner, more sustainable model. Electric Buses Demand

International

Hacker Group Targets Elon Musk’s Companies with Cyberattacks

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2025

A hacking group calling itself DonRoad Team has issued a direct threat to Elon Musk’s business empire, announcing a coordinated cyberattack campaign targeting Tesla, SpaceX, and other affiliated ventures. The attacks are expected to span the entire month of April, raising serious concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities at some of the world’s most high-profile tech