Business

Air India Seeks Funding From Owners After Crash

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

Air India has approached its owners — Tata Sons (74.9 % stake) and Singapore Airlines (25.1 %) — seeking approximately ₹10,000 crore (around US $1.14 billion) in fresh funding according to Bloomberg News, . The request follows the June crash of its Boeing 787 on the Ahmedabad–London route and ongoing operational and financial challenges. Purpose […]

National

India Gains Chinese Approval for Rare Earth Magnet Imports

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

India has confirmed that select Indian companies have received licences from China to import rare earth magnets. These components are vital for India’s automotive, electronics and renewable-energy sectors. A spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that while details remain limited, the government acknowledges the approvals issued by Beijing.

International

Airline Chiefs Urge White House to End U.S. Shutdown

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

The CEOs of United Airlines and American Airlines are attending a White House roundtable on Thursday with the U.S. government to press for an end to the ongoing federal shutdown. They join senior officials including Vice President J.D. Vance and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to highlight the severe impact of the shutdown on air travel […]

International

Iran Condemns U.S. Call to Resume Nuclear Testing

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

The Iranian government has sharply condemned a public statement by U.S. President Donald Trump advocating a return to full-scale nuclear testing. Tehran, through its Foreign Ministry, labelled the call “hypocritical” and criticised the United States for demanding compliance from other nations while itself preparing to detonate nuclear devices. The reaction came shortly

Defence National

India and U.S. Sign 10-Year Defence Framework

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

On October 31, 2025, the United States and India formalised a 10-year defence cooperation framework, marking a significant deepening of military ties between the two nations. U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth described the pact as a cornerstone for regional stability and said military relations “have never been stronger”. Key Elements and Scope The agreement outlines

International

Afghanistan and Pakistan Extend Border Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

Istanbul-based talks mediated by Turkey and Qatar have resulted in Afghanistan and Pakistan agreeing to extend the ceasefire originally brokered in Doha on October 19 2025. The extension comes amid talks aimed at creating a monitoring mechanism and scheduling a senior-officials meeting on November 6. The arrangement underlines both countries’ intention to refrain from

North India State News

Doctors Report 50% Increase in Eye Problems Amid Delhi Smog

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

Eye specialists in Delhi say there has been about a 50% rise in patients reporting dryness, burning sensations, and watery eyes in recent days as the city’s smog-filled air lingers. Doctors point to heavy levels of fine particulates (PM2.5 and PM10) and chemical pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide as key contributors to […]

Uncategorized

Centre Acknowledges Biodiversity Risks for Great Nicobar Project

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

The Union government has submitted a report to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) stating that it is aware of the biodiversity impacts posed by the mega-infrastructure project on Great Nicobar Island (in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands), and has laid out steps to mitigate them. The dossier was filed ahead of a scheduled NGT hearing […]

International

India Backs Afghanistan’s Dam Plan on Kunar River

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

India has publicly endorsed Afghanistan’s decision to build a dam on the Kunar river, which flows into Pakistan’s north-western province. The Indian government said it stands ready to assist Kabul with sustainable water-management and hydro-electric projects, noting the partnership aligns with its long-term strategic ties with Afghanistan. Implications for Pakistan The

Cricket Sports

Dravid Hails Rohit for Transforming India’s T20 Strategy

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

Former India head coach Rahul Dravid has credited his former captain Rohit Sharma for helping overhaul India’s T20-international mindset, saying that other teams are now trying to catch up with the team’s attacking brand of cricket. Dravid said that from his arrival in November 2021, the discussion with Rohit centred on adopting a more aggressive […]