National PMO

PM Modi Calls Waqf Amendment Bill a ‘Watershed Moment’ for Inclusive Growth

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, as a “watershed moment” for socio-economic justice and inclusive development. The bill cleared both Houses of Parliament following intense debate, with the Rajya Sabha passing it after a 13-hour session and the Lok Sabha approving it with a narrow margin. PM […]

Infrastructure National

India Becomes Global Leader in Locomotive Manufacturing

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

India has officially emerged as the world leader in locomotive manufacturing, producing a total of 1,681 locomotives during the financial year 2024-25. This achievement places the country ahead of major global players such as the United States, Europe, Australia, and South America, showcasing India’s growing dominance in heavy manufacturing and rail infrastructure.

International

Exemptions in President Trump’s Recent Tariff Announcements

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

President Donald Trump’s newly introduced tariff policy, which applies a baseline 10% duty on all imports into the United States, includes targeted exemptions for several critical sectors. These exemptions appear to be strategic, aimed at minimizing disruption to essential services and high-priority industries while the broader policy seeks to promote domestic

International

India Advocates for Enhanced Climate Finance Among BRICS Nations

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

At the 11th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Brasilia, India called on member nations to come together under the ‘Baku to Belem Roadmap’ to mobilize $1.3 trillion annually by 2035. The appeal was aimed at strengthening collective efforts to meet global climate targets. With BRICS now expanded to include 11 nations, India emphasized the group’s […]

National

Minister Piyush Goyal Criticizes Startup Focus on Gig Economy

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

At the Startup Mahakumbh 2025 event in New Delhi, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal raised concerns over the direction of India’s startup ecosystem. He questioned whether the country is satisfied with creating low-paying gig economy jobs, such as food delivery, while nations like China are aggressively advancing in deep-tech sectors. Referring to the dominance of food

National

Parliament Passes Waqf Amendment Bill Amidst Intense Debate

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

The Indian Parliament has passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introducing significant changes to the governance and oversight of waqf properties—charitable assets governed by Islamic law. The bill aims to improve transparency, inclusivity, and accountability in the functioning of waqf boards across the country. Among the most notable changes is the provision to include

Business Industry

Reliance Industries to Invest ₹65,000 Crore in 500 Compressed Biogas Plants in Andhra Pradesh

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

Reliance Industries has announced a monumental investment of ₹65,000 crore to set up 500 compressed biogas (CBG) plants across Andhra Pradesh. The initiative will make use of around 500,000 acres of barren and waste land in districts such as Prakasam, Anantapur, Chittoor, and Kadapa. Once fully operational, the plants are expected to produce 4 million […]

International

China Condemns U.S. Tariffs, Vows Retaliation

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

China has issued a strong rebuke to the latest U.S. decision to impose sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports, describing the move as a “typical unilateral bullying practice.” The U.S. administration recently announced a global base tariff of 10%, with an additional 34% specifically targeting goods from China. Beijing has condemned the measure, stating it not […]

National

Jaishankar Rebuts Bangladesh’s Yunus Over Northeast India Remarks

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has issued a firm response to comments made by Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, who described India’s Northeast as “landlocked” and claimed Bangladesh is the “guardian of its access to the sea.” Jaishankar dismissed the remarks as selective and misleading, stating that India has a 6,500-kilometre-long coastline

International

Tech Giants Advise Caution to H-1B Visa Holders Amid Stringent U.S. Immigration Policies

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

Amid rising uncertainty over U.S. immigration policies, major technology companies have issued advisories to their employees on H-1B visas, urging them to avoid international travel unless absolutely necessary. This cautionary approach is driven by concerns that visa holders may face difficulty returning to the U.S. due to tightened re-entry procedures under the current