Economy National

India to Become World’s Third-Largest Economy by 2027, Says Piyush Goyal

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal recently stated that India is on track to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2027, a goal driven by sweeping economic reforms, robust infrastructure investment, and enhanced global competitiveness. Speaking at an industry event, he emphasized that “great economies are not built in calm waters,” underlining India’s

Defence National

BrahMos Delivers 15 Indigenous Manik Engines to DRDO

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd (BAPL) has delivered 15 Manik Small Turbofan Engines (STFE) to India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), marking a significant milestone in the nation’s pursuit of self-reliance in missile and UAV propulsion. These deliveries are part of a total order for 35 units, supporting the development of India’s indigenous cruise

Entertainment Reviews

Panchayat Season 4 Review: Politics Deepens, But at a Cost

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Rating: ★★★★¼ (4.25/5) Panchayat has long been celebrated not just as a show, but as an experience—a gently humorous, richly textured look into the rhythms of rural India. The first two seasons found their footing by embracing the simplicity of village life, capturing everything from Abhishek Tripathi’s quiet urban alienation to the panchayat’s involvement in

International

U.S. Raises Alarm Over Pakistan’s Development of Nuclear-Capable ICBM

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Fresh U.S. intelligence assessments suggest that Pakistan is in the advanced stages of developing a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), with a projected range sufficient to target the continental United States. This revelation has set off alarm bells in Washington, triggering diplomatic concern and renewed calls for global vigilance regarding nuclear

Business Finance

NPCI Net Profit Soars 42% to ₹1,552 Crore in FY25

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has recorded a sharp 42% increase in its net profit for the financial year 2024–25, clocking ₹1,552 crore. Alongside this, its total revenue surged to ₹3,270 crore, marking a 42% year-on-year rise. The numbers underline NPCI’s central role in India’s digital payments revolution and its growing stature globally. […]

National

NSA Doval Urges SCO to Drop Terror Double Standards

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting held recently in Astana, Kazakhstan, India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval made a pointed appeal to member countries to relinquish double standards when dealing with terrorism. Doval’s remarks highlighted the need for a more unified approach to eliminating terror, as differing interpretations and selective

Technology

Google Mandates Security Upgrade for Majority of Gmail Users

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Google has officially announced that most users will now be required to upgrade their Gmail and related Google accounts by enabling stronger, more secure authentication methods. This mandate follows a series of recent cyber exploits targeting Google’s own infrastructure, raising concerns over account safety. Recent Security Incidents Prompt Action Earlier this month,

International

Cargo Ship Morning Midas Sinks in Pacific After Fire on EV Deck

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

The Morning Midas, a Liberian-flagged cargo vessel, sank in the Pacific Ocean on June 23 after drifting for nearly three weeks due to an onboard fire that erupted on June 3. The 600-foot-long car carrier was transporting approximately 3,000 vehicles, including nearly 800 electric vehicles (EVs) and 681 hybrids, when the incident occurred roughly 415 […]

Business Trade

India–UK Free Trade Agreement Set for Signing by Late July

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

India and the United Kingdom are on track to formalize their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by late July, following successful conclusion of negotiations in early May. Both governments are now in the final phase of legal review, known as “scrubbing,” and senior officials are optimistic about completing the process ahead of schedule. Tariff Reductions and […]

Defence National

Rajnath Singh Empowers CDS to Issue Joint Orders to Armed Forces

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

In a transformative development for India’s military structure, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has officially authorised the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) to issue joint operational orders to the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. This move reinforces the government’s commitment to integrated warfare readiness and streamlining military command under a unified leadership. CDS