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

International

Trump’s Tariffs Extend to Remote Australian Territories, Including Uninhabited Islands

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

In a move that has left international observers baffled, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of tariffs on several remote Australian territories, including the uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands. These islands, located in the southern Indian Ocean, are home only to penguins, seals, and glaciers — and have no permanent human population or […]

East India State News

Lok Sabha Confirms President’s Rule in Manipur Amid Ongoing Ethnic Violence

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

The Lok Sabha has officially approved the imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur following a statutory resolution. This move comes in the wake of months of unrest and ethnic violence that has plagued the state since 2023. The situation reached a breaking point in February 2025, when Chief Minister N. Biren Singh tendered his resignation, […]

Cricket Sports

Yashasvi Jaiswal Transfers to Goa, Appointed Team Captain

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

In a major development ahead of the domestic cricket season, Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has officially moved from Mumbai to Goa and will take charge as the captain of the Goa cricket team. The 22-year-old, who has rapidly established himself in both domestic and international formats, opted for the shift after obtaining a No Objection […]

National

Rahul Gandhi Questions Government on U.S. Tariffs Impacting Indian Economy

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

During a recent session in the Lok Sabha, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi raised serious concerns about the United States’ decision to impose reciprocal tariffs on Indian exports. He warned that the move could severely impact India’s key sectors, including automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and textiles, which are highly dependent on global market access.

East India State News

Supreme Court Cancels Appointment of 25,000 Teachers in West Bengal

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has set aside the appointment of over 25,000 teachers and non-teaching staff in West Bengal, citing large-scale irregularities in the recruitment process conducted by the state’s School Service Commission. The bench observed that the entire process was marred by manipulation, forgery, and a clear breach of transparency, rendering

National PMO

PM Modi Departs for Thailand to Attend BIMSTEC Summit

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a two-day visit to Bangkok, Thailand, to participate in the 6th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit, scheduled for April 3-4, 2025. The summit aims to bolster regional collaboration among member countries, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka,

International

Elon Musk Expected to Step Down from Government Role

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

Donald Trump has reportedly informed members of his Cabinet and inner circle that Elon Musk will soon step down from his role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk has been functioning as a special government employee under a limited appointment, and his term is expected to conclude by late May or early June. […]

North India State News

IAF Jaguar Crash Near Jamnagar Results in Pilot Fatality

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

An Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter aircraft crashed during a routine night training mission near Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Wednesday. The twin-seater aircraft had taken off from the Jamnagar air base when it developed a technical malfunction shortly after becoming airborne. Both pilots ejected from the aircraft, but one of them tragically succumbed to injuries, while […]

Climate Change Environment

Climate Change Could Slash Global Economy by 40%, Study Warns

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

Recent research reveals that the economic impact of climate change may be far greater than previously estimated. If global temperatures rise by 4°C, average global incomes could fall by as much as 40%. This alarming projection challenges earlier models that failed to fully account for the global interconnectedness of economic systems. Unlike past analyses that […]