Cricket Sports

Gambhir Downplays Pant’s Centuries After Leeds Defeat

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

India’s crushing defeat to England at Leeds has sparked fresh criticism from former cricketer Gautam Gambhir, who refused to be swept away by individual milestones in the face of collective failure. Despite Rishabh Pant’s twin centuries in the first two Tests, Gambhir was clear in his stance, placing greater emphasis on team performance rather than […]

Business Industry

Foxconn Commits $2.2 Billion to India and U.S. Expansion

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics giant and Apple’s primary iPhone assembler, has received regulatory approval for a massive $2.2 billion global investment plan, further deepening its footprint in India and the United States. The move is a part of Foxconn’s ongoing effort to diversify manufacturing outside China amid rising geopolitical and economic pressures. Major Boost

National

Cabinet Marks 50 Years of Emergency with Resolution, Honours Democratic Resistance

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

The Union Cabinet, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adopted a solemn resolution on June 25 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Emergency—proclaimed on June 25, 1975. The resolution condemns the suspension of constitutional rights during that period and honours those who “valiantly resisted” its authoritarian measures. The session observed a two-minute silence in tribute

Economy National

India Set to Outpace G7 Economies by 2030, Says Equirus

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

India is poised to become one of the world’s leading engines of economic growth, with a recent report projecting that it will contribute more than 15% of global GDP growth between 2025 and 2030. According to an analysis by wealth advisory firm Equirus, India is structurally better positioned than many of the G7 nations, thanks […]

Government Policies National

India Launches Passport Seva 2.0 and Nationwide E‑Passports

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar marked the 13th Passport Seva Divas with a transformative announcement: the nationwide rollout of Passport Seva Programme Version 2.0 (PSP 2.0) and the introduction of e‑Passports. These initiatives promise to enhance passport issuance efficiency, strengthen travel security, and expand access—particularly in remote and underserved

International

Xi Jinping Set to Skip BRICS Summit Hosted by PM Modi

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly set to skip the upcoming BRICS summit hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this year. This unexpected development casts a shadow over the multilateral grouping’s cohesion and underscores the widening diplomatic rift between the two Asian giants. Xi’s Likely Absence Reflects Strained Relations Tensions between

Business Industry

LandT Tech Secures $50 Million Sustainability Deal with Energy Giant

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) has landed a major global contract worth over $50 million to serve as the exclusive engineering and digital transformation partner for the sustainability division of a prominent international energy company. The agreement spans five years, further strengthening a strategic relationship that has been evolving over the past decade. Deep

AI & Robotics Technology

IndiaAI Mission Installs Over 17,300 GPUs to Power National AI Ecosystem

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

India’s ambitious IndiaAI Mission has taken a significant step forward by successfully deploying over 17,300 GPUs, a crucial component in building the nation’s artificial intelligence infrastructure. The GPUs are part of a broader ₹10,371 crore public-private partnership aimed at democratizing access to cutting-edge computing power for Indian startups, researchers, and

International

Intel Warns Iran Could Restart Nuclear Work in Months Despite US Strikes

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

US intelligence agencies have assessed that Iran possesses the capability to restart its nuclear program within a matter of months, despite recent military strikes by the United States targeting its major nuclear facilities. The revelation raises serious questions about the long-term effectiveness of military operations aimed at halting Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and

South India State News

ED Raids 18 Locations in Karnataka Over 2,000‑Seat Engineering Scam

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has carried out extensive raids across 18 locations in Karnataka, including Bengaluru, in connection with a major money laundering case linked to a scam involving over 2,000 engineering college seats. The investigation centers around a systematic racket that blocked meritorious candidates from securing seats while allowing paid entries