National

India’s First Private Gold Mine Begins

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2026

India’s first major private-sector gold mining project since Independence has begun commercial operations at Swarnagiri, formerly Jonnagiri, in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district, marking a key milestone for domestic mineral production. Swarnagiri Gold Mine In Andhra Pradesh The Swarnagiri gold project is located in Tuggali mandal of Kurnool district and has been developed

Business Finance

HDFC Bank CEO Reappointment Moves Ahead

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2026

HDFC Bank is expected to move ahead with the reappointment process of Sashidhar Jagdishan as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for a third term, after external legal reviews found no basis for concerns raised by former chairman Atanu Chakraborty. HDFC Bank CEO Reappointment Jagdishan’s current term as MD and CEO is set to end […]

International

PM Modi Calls Seychelles Trusted Partner

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed India’s role as Seychelles’ trusted partner, highlighting shared maritime security, climate action and development cooperation during his address to the National Assembly of Seychelles. India Seychelles Trusted Partnership Addressing the Seychelles National Assembly, PM Modi said India and Seychelles share a partnership built on

International

Pakistan Claims 29 Militants Killed in Afghanistan Border

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2026

Pakistan has said its security forces killed 29 militants during an intelligence-based operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, followed by strikes on suspected militant hideouts in Afghanistan, a day after a deadly attack on a Rangers facility in Karachi. Pakistan Afghanistan Border Operation Pakistan’s government said the operation targeted militants linked to

International

US, Iran To Hold Doha Talks On Tuesday

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2026

The United States and Iran have reportedly agreed to halt further attacks and resume talks in Doha on June 30, in a move aimed at preventing fresh escalation around the Strait of Hormuz. US Iran Talks In Doha The reported agreement comes after renewed military exchanges threatened to weaken a fragile ceasefire between Washington and […]

International

Iran Revives Crude Supply Pitch To India

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2026

Iran has renewed its pitch to resume crude oil supplies to India as maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz shows signs of easing after recent disruptions in West Asia. Strait Of Hormuz Traffic Improves Energy shipments bound for India are moving more smoothly through the Strait of Hormuz, easing immediate concerns over crude and […]

International

Putin Calls For More Air Defence

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia needs to expand its air defence capability as Ukrainian drone attacks continue to target oil infrastructure and disrupt fuel supplies in parts of the country. Russia Air Defence Capability Putin said Russia must increase anti-aircraft capacity to protect key infrastructure from long-range Ukrainian drone strikes. His remarks

Business Industry

India PCB Push To Save ₹40,000 Crore

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2026

India is preparing to reduce its dependence on imported printed circuit boards, with Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw saying domestic PCB manufacturing could save nearly ₹40,000 crore in annual imports. Domestic PCB Manufacturing Push Vaishnaw said India is moving beyond electronics assembly and entering deeper manufacturing of key components. Printed

Economy National

India Could Become $10 Trillion Economy – Rajan Bharti Mittal

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2026

India’s economic momentum has positioned the country as a major global growth market, with Bharti Enterprises Vice Chairman Rajan Bharti Mittal saying India could emerge as a $10 trillion economy in the coming years. India $10 Trillion Economy Outlook Mittal said India is currently one of the strongest growth stories in the global economy and […]

Op-Eds Opinion

If Even God’s Offering Isn’t Safe, What Is?

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2026

No Fear of Law. No Fear of God. Where Have We Reached as a Society? The allegations emerging from the Ram Temple donation theft case in Ayodhya have left millions of Indians shocked and deeply disturbed. For many devotees, the Ram Mandir is far more than an architectural marvel or a place of worship. It […]