Americas International

Trinidad & Tobago Adopts UPI-Based Real-Time Payments Platform

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

Trinidad and Tobago has officially become the first Caribbean nation to embrace a real-time payments platform based on India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) technology. The milestone agreement was signed between the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Digital Transformation on September 26, marking a significant step

Technology

Google Rolls Out New Theft Protection Features for Android Phones

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

Google has started rolling out new advanced theft protection features for Android phones, aimed at securing personal data and preventing unauthorized access in case of device theft. Announced at the I/O 2024 developer conference, these features are designed to enhance security by leveraging AI-based technology and remote control functionalities. The updates are now

International Middle East

Egypt Backs France’s Call to Halt Arms Exports to Israel

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

Egypt has welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron’s call to halt the export of arms to Israel, citing concerns over the Israeli military’s violations of international law and humanitarian norms in Gaza and Lebanon. This development comes amid rising tensions and increased civilian casualties in both conflict zones, with many of the victims reported to be […]

Business Industry

Govt Allocates ₹1,000 Crore Venture Fund for Space Startups

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

The Indian government has earmarked ₹1,000 crore as a venture fund to support the growth of space startups, signaling a significant investment in the country’s rapidly expanding space sector. This was announced by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, who highlighted that the decision was made within the […]

Cricket Sports

Two Chinese Nationals Killed in Karachi Blast; BLA Claims Responsibility

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

Two Chinese nationals were killed in a massive blast near Karachi airport late Sunday night, in what Beijing has described as a “terror attack.” The separatist militant group Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that it targeted a convoy of Chinese engineers and investors traveling from the airport. Blast Targets Chinese

Defence National

IAF Demonstrates High-Altitude Target Neutralisation Using Rafale Jets

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully demonstrated its capability to neutralise high-altitude spy balloon-type targets at over 55,000 feet along India’s eastern front, according to a recent report by news agency ANI. The operation, carried out under the Eastern Air Command’s area of responsibility, involved the use of a Rafale fighter jet and was […]

Asia International

Maldives President Assures India: Will Not Compromise Security

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, currently on a four-day state visit to India, assured New Delhi that the Maldives will never take any action that could undermine India’s security interests. The statement comes as both countries seek to reset their diplomatic relations amid the Maldives’ economic challenges and its growing ties with China. Maldives Seeks to […]

National Politics

J&K Parties Decry L-G’s MLA Nomination Powers as ‘Unconstitutional’

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

Ahead of the much-anticipated Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election results on October 8, political tensions have escalated over the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha’s authority to nominate five members to the newly restructured 90-seat Assembly. Opposition parties claim that this move could tilt the electoral balance unfairly in favor of the Bharatiya

South India State News

5 Dead, 90 Hospitalised at Chennai IAF Air Show Amid Chaos

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

Chennai’s highly anticipated Indian Air Force (IAF) Air Show at Marina Beach on October 6 turned tragic as five people lost their lives and over 90 were hospitalised due to mismanagement and lack of preparedness by local authorities. The event, which was expected to be a showcase of aerial prowess, ended up highlighting severe flaws […]

Cricket Sports

AB de Villiers on Rohit Sharma’s RCB Move: “Highly Unlikely”

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

Amid rising speculation about Rohit Sharma’s future at Mumbai Indians (MI), former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star AB de Villiers weighed in on the debate, suggesting it is highly unlikely that Rohit will switch teams. Fans have been vocal about the situation ever since Hardik Pandya took over as MI captain, fueling talks about Rohit […]