National

India’s First ‘Made in India’ Chip to Be Produced in Assam

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

In a landmark announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed that India’s first domestically produced semiconductor chip will be manufactured at the Tata Group’s semiconductor assembly plant in Assam. The declaration was made during the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025, reflecting the government’s strategic push to transform the Northeast into a

International

Iran Rejects U.S. Terms: No Deal If Enrichment Must End

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

Iran has categorically rejected the United States’ latest precondition to cease uranium enrichment, making clear that any nuclear agreement that requires Tehran to end this process is unacceptable. The hardening of Iran’s stance comes just ahead of the next round of nuclear negotiations in Rome, further complicating already fragile talks between the two countries.

Science Space & Astronomy

India Finalizes Space Bill to Boost $44 Billion Space Economy

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

India is set to unlock the next phase of its space revolution with the finalization of the Space Activities Bill, which aims to empower the private sector, strengthen regulatory oversight, and boost India’s space economy to $44 billion by 2033. The bill represents a foundational shift in space governance, marking India’s transition from a government-led […]

National

ED Probes Congress Donations to Young Indian in Herald Case

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

In a major escalation in the National Herald case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that senior Congress leaders donated large sums to Young Indian Ltd under directions from party high command. The company, controlled by Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, is at the center of what the ED claims is a massive money laundering […]

International

India Urges BRICS to Dismantle Export Controls

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

During the 15th BRICS Trade Ministers’ Meeting held in Brasília, Brazil on May 21, 2025, India made a strong pitch to dismantle intra-bloc export controls to improve trade cooperation and support the economic aspirations of the Global South. Represented by Economic Adviser Yashvir Singh, India emphasized the need to eliminate artificial barriers that hinder trade […]

International

Harvard’s 800 Indian Students Face Deportation After SEVP Revocation

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

In a controversial and sudden move, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revoked Harvard University’s SEVP (Student and Exchange Visitor Program) certification, triggering panic among nearly 6,800 international students—including 800 from India—who now face potential deportation if no immediate remedy is found. “Harvard’s 800 Indian Students

International

China, Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree to Expand CPEC

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

In a move with far-reaching regional implications, China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan have agreed to expand the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan. The decision was taken during an informal trilateral meeting held in Beijing on May 21, 2025, with the aim of boosting infrastructure, connectivity, and economic cooperation in the region. “China,

Defence National

Reliance Defence, Rheinmetall Sign Pact for Artillery and Explosives

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

In a significant boost to India’s defense manufacturing sector, Anil Ambani-led Reliance Defence has signed a strategic partnership with German defense major Rheinmetall AG to produce and supply artillery shells and explosives. The pact is a step forward in India’s ongoing efforts to bolster indigenous defense production under the ‘Make in India’

Defence National

IAF Hits Deep: AWACS, JF-17, F-16s Destroyed in Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

In a bold and unprecedented aerial offensive, the Indian Air Force (IAF) executed a series of deep-penetration strikes under Operation Sindoor on May 10, 2025. The operation resulted in the destruction of key Pakistani aerial assets including an AWACS aircraft, JF-17 Thunder, two F-16 jets, and a C-130J transport aircraft. The strikes, carried out 300 […]

International

Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on EU Goods; EU Plans €95B Retaliation

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

In a dramatic escalation of U.S.-EU trade tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on May 23, 2025, that his administration would impose a 50% tariff on all goods imported from the European Union starting June 1. The declaration has sparked immediate pushback from Brussels, which has warned of retaliatory tariffs worth up to €95 billion, […]