State News West India

ONGC Explores North Maharashtra Forests for Oil and Gas Reserves

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

India’s largest oil and gas producer, the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), is preparing to explore potential petrol and gas reserves in the forested regions of North Maharashtra. The initiative is currently under review by the Maharashtra state government, prompting public debate and environmental scrutiny. ONGC Exploration ONGC has proposed seismic surveys—methods

International

Rubio Affirms U.S. Indo‑Pacific Commitment Amid Trade Tensions

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on his inaugural official tour of the Asia-Pacific, currently meeting with ASEAN foreign ministers in Kuala Lumpur. His mission arrives at a pivotal moment, as the United States seeks to reaffirm its strategic presence in the region even while facing mounting trade friction. Rubio Asia During high-level dialogues, […]

International

All 31 Workers Rescued After Wilmington Tunnel Collapse in Los Angeles

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

A dramatic early-evening tunnel collapse in Wilmington, Los Angeles, ended on a positive note as all 31 trapped workers were successfully rescued—a remarkable outcome considering the collapse occurred nearly 400 feet underground. The incident took place around 8 p.m., during work on a major wastewater tunnel being constructed beneath North Figueroa Street, part of a larger

International

Hamas to Release Ten Hostages Amid Ongoing Gaza Ceasefire Efforts

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

A significant development emerged in the Gaza conflict as Hamas has agreed to release ten Israeli captives, marking a tentative breakthrough in intensified ceasefire negotiations. The move represents a rare gesture of compromise amid protracted discussions that remain hamstrung by deep-seated disagreements over key terms such as the establishment of humanitarian corridors,

International

Indian Officials to Visit Washington for Crucial Tariff Talks with U.S.

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

India is preparing to send a senior-level trade delegation to Washington next week to engage in high-stakes negotiations with the United States, as both sides race to finalize a trade agreement before the August 1 deadline imposed by President Donald Trump. The move comes amid mounting pressure to prevent the imposition of steep new tariffs […]

Business Finance

SBI Readies ₹25,000 Cr QIP for Next Week

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

India’s biggest public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI), is set to kick off a major share sale worth approximately ₹25,000 crore (~US $2.9 billion) through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), potentially as early as next week. The bank’s board has already given the green light, and SBI is now engaging with institutional investors for what may […]

Celebrity News Entertainment

29 Celebrities Booked by ED for Promoting Illegal Betting Apps

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has booked 29 prominent personalities including actors, television anchors, and digital influencers under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) for allegedly promoting and endorsing illegal online betting applications across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. ED Betting The probe stems from multiple police FIRs registered in both

State News West India

Gujarat Bridge Collapse: CM Bhupendra Patel Announces ₹4 Lakh Relief for Victims’ Families

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

Following the tragic bridge collapse in Gujarat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has announced an ex-gratia compensation of ₹4 lakh for the families of those who lost their lives and ₹50,000 for those injured. The announcement comes as rescue operations continue and authorities begin a deeper investigation into the cause of the disaster. Gujarat Bridge The […]

Automobile Electric Vehicles

JSW to Launch ₹10 Lakh EV, Boosting India’s EV Ambitions

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

JSW Group is preparing to launch a mass-market electric vehicle priced around ₹10–12 lakh by early 2027. The announcement marks a significant step in India’s transition toward affordable electric mobility and positions JSW as a key player in the evolving EV landscape. The information has been reported by The Financial Express. ₹10 Lakh EV Parth […]

Business Finance

NBFCs Poised to Rival Banks: Sitharaman Sets 50% Credit Share Target

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has declared that Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) are no longer just “shadow banks” and should aim to achieve a lending share equivalent to 50% of commercial banks’ credit by 2047—a significant jump from their current 24% share. NBFC Credit Share NBFC lending has surged from ₹24 lakh crore in March 2021 […]