Science Space & Astronomy

India’s Bacteria Bricks: Paving the Way for Lunar Habitats

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

Indian scientists have made a pioneering breakthrough in developing sustainable construction materials for building habitats on the Moon. Using a naturally occurring bacterium called Sporosarcina pasteurii, researchers have created “space bricks” from a simulant of lunar soil, opening new possibilities for cost-effective and eco-friendly space infrastructure. Building with

Infrastructure National

CAG Flags Safety Concerns and Cost Overruns in Mumbai Coastal Road Project

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

The Mumbai Coastal Road project, one of the city’s most ambitious infrastructure ventures, has come under serious scrutiny after the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) flagged major concerns regarding safety standards, escalating costs, and questionable construction quality. The draft audit, covering the years 2020 to 2024, focuses on the 10.5-kilometre stretch

Business Trade

Chinese Steel Undercuts Indian Market Amid Tariff Uncertainty

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

India’s steel industry is facing renewed pressure from an influx of low-cost Chinese steel, with imported prices undercutting domestic rates by as much as 12%. This aggressive pricing has sparked alarm within the industry, threatening the profitability and sustainability of Indian steel producers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises already operating on

National PMO

PM Modi Inaugurates ₹3,884-Crore Development Projects in Varanasi

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked his 50th visit to Varanasi since assuming office by inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for 44 development projects worth ₹3,884 crore on April 11, 2025. The event, held in Mehdiganj, was attended by a large public gathering where the Prime Minister highlighted his vision for a modern and revitalized […]

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, […]