International

China and Brazil to Settle Trade in Local Currencies

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2025

China and Brazil have officially decided to conduct their bilateral trade using their respective local currencies—the Chinese yuan and the Brazilian real. This significant policy shift is aimed at reducing dependence on the US dollar and enhancing financial sovereignty between the two BRICS nations. Brazilian officials have confirmed that trade settlements in local

Defence National

L&T Proposes Indigenous 110kN Jet Engine Development for Tejas Mk2 and AMCA

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2025

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has put forward a proposal to develop a fully indigenous 110 kilonewton (kN) thrust jet engine intended for India’s upcoming fighter aircraft, including the Tejas Mk2 and the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). The company expressed confidence in the domestic industry’s ability to take on the challenge, suggesting that a consortium

International

Saudi Arabia Temporarily Suspends Visas for 14 Countries, Including India, to Ensure Hajj Safety

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2025

In a move aimed at ensuring the safety and management of this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of Umrah, business, and family visit visas for citizens from 14 countries, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The decision is effective immediately and will remain in place until mid-June 2025, coinciding with the […]

South India State News

BJP Criticizes Tamil Nadu CM Stalin for Missing PM Modi’s Rameswaram Event

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has lashed out at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for his absence during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Rameswaram, where the Prime Minister inaugurated the New Pamban Bridge and launched development projects worth over ₹8,000 crore. Chief Minister Stalin, who was in Udhagamandalam (Ooty) on the same […]

International

Sri Lanka Releases 14 Indian Fishermen Following Diplomatic Discussions

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2025

Sri Lanka has released 14 Indian fishermen who were detained for allegedly entering Sri Lankan waters, following sustained diplomatic efforts by India. The release comes after a renewed push from Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocating a more humane and collaborative approach to addressing recurring maritime issues between the two nations. The fishermen, who belong to […]

South India State News

MDMK Leader Vaiko Criticizes India-Sri Lanka Defence Cooperation MoU

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2025

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) General Secretary Vaiko has expressed strong opposition to the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation signed between India and Sri Lanka. He asserts that this agreement could have detrimental effects on the Tamil population in Sri Lanka and potentially destabilize regional peace.​ Concerns Over Tamil

Defence National

India Deploys S-400 Near Siliguri Corridor Amid Heightened Regional Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 6, 2025

India has strategically deployed the advanced S-400 Triumf air defense missile system near the Siliguri Corridor, a narrow and critically important strip of land in West Bengal, commonly known as the “Chicken’s Neck.” This corridor connects mainland India to its northeastern states and is flanked by Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and China, making it one of

Business Finance

Rising Health Insurance Costs and GST Prompt Indians to Drop Coverage

By BPN News Desk April 6, 2025

A growing number of Indians are stepping away from the safety net of health insurance as rising premiums, steep Goods and Services Tax (GST), and inconsistent claim approvals make coverage increasingly unaffordable and unreliable. This shift signals a troubling trend in a country where healthcare expenses are on the rise, and insurance should ideally act […]

Business Markets

Foreign Investors Withdraw ₹10,355 Crore from Indian Equities in Early April Amid Tariff Concerns

By BPN News Desk April 6, 2025

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) pulled out a significant ₹10,355 crore from Indian equity markets in the first four trading sessions of April 2025, marking a sharp reversal from the trend observed at the end of March. This outflow comes amid growing concerns over the global economic impact of the United States’ newly announced tariff regime. […]

South India State News

PM Modi Inaugurates New Pamban Bridge, India’s First Vertical Lift Railway Sea Bridge

By BPN News Desk April 6, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the New Pamban Bridge on April 6, 2025, at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, marking the completion of one of India’s most advanced infrastructure projects. The bridge, India’s first vertical lift railway sea bridge, connects Mandapam on the mainland with Rameswaram on Pamban Island and replaces the iconic 1914 structure. This […]