National PMO

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Three-Day Visit to Sri Lanka Focuses on Strengthening Bilateral Ties

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka aimed at reinforcing India’s strategic partnership with the island nation. This is his first visit to Colombo since Anura Kumara Dissanayake assumed the presidency in 2024, and it comes in the wake of the Sri Lankan leader’s visit to New Delhi […]

Defence National

Indian Defence Firm Partners with Israeli Company to Introduce Advanced Drone Camera Technology

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

Paras Defence and Space Technologies, a leading Indian defense firm, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Israeli company MicroCon Vision, a subsidiary of the Rafael Group. The agreement designates Paras Defence as the exclusive supplier of advanced drone camera systems in India, marking a significant step toward upgrading the nation’s surveillance and

Economy National

India’s Subprime Lending Surge Raises Concerns of Debt Crisis

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

India’s microfinance and subprime lending sector has experienced explosive growth, with subprime loans increasing by 2,100% in recent years. What was once positioned as a tool to drive financial inclusion has now ballooned into a $45 billion industry, primarily offering small, unsecured loans to low-income borrowers lacking access to formal banking. This rapid expansion,

International

Macron Urges EU to Halt US Investments Amid Tariff Dispute

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged European Union businesses to suspend planned investments in the United States following a new wave of tariffs imposed by the US administration. The move is part of a broader strategy to present a united European response to what Macron described as unjustified and unilateral trade actions. Macron emphasized that […]

International

South Korea’s Constitutional Court Removes President Yoon Suk Yeol Over Martial Law Declaration

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

In a historic decision, South Korea’s Constitutional Court has unanimously voted to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. The ruling came after the court found his December 2024 declaration of martial law to be unconstitutional and a direct assault on the democratic order. The court deemed the action a serious breach of presidential duties […]

International

PM Modi Meets Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus Amid Strained Bilateral Ties

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a crucial meeting with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok. This marked their first formal interaction since Yunus assumed power in Dhaka following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government in August 2024. The meeting comes at a time of heightened diplomatic […]

East India State News

BJP Demands Resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

In a recent development in West Bengal’s political landscape, leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The BJP alleges that Banerjee’s administration has failed to maintain law and order in the state and accuses her of involvement in various controversies that warrant legal scrutiny. They

Travel

265 Mumbai-Bound Passengers Stranded in Turkey for Over 30 Hours

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

A Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Mumbai was unexpectedly diverted to Diyarbakır Airport in Turkey due to a medical emergency on board. While the affected passenger received necessary attention, the situation quickly escalated when the aircraft encountered a technical fault, preventing it from continuing its journey. The result: 265 passengers have now been stranded

National

Congress to Challenge Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Supreme Court

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

The Indian National Congress has declared its plan to challenge the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Supreme Court. This announcement comes after the bill was passed by both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. According to party leadership, the move is part of its broader commitment to defending constitutional values and resisting what it […]

Celebrity News Entertainment

ED Raids Office of ‘Empuraan’ Producer Gokulam Gopalan in Chennai

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted a raid at the Chennai office of renowned businessman and film producer Gokulam Gopalan. The action took place on April 4, targeting his financial firm operating in the Kodambakkam area. The investigation is centered around suspected violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), allegedly linked to his chit-fund