Business Industry

OPEC+ Output Surprise Hits ONGC, Oil India Stocks

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

Indian oil and gas stocks witnessed a sharp decline on Tuesday after OPEC+ announced a higher-than-expected output hike, sending global crude oil prices tumbling. Shares of Oil India and ONGC were among the hardest hit, falling by over 1%, while refining companies such as Mangalore Refinery and Chennai Petroleum dropped between 3% and 5%. Oil […]

Defence National

India to Raise Defence Spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

India is preparing to increase its defence expenditure to approximately 2.5% of GDP as part of its upcoming five-year strategic plan. This shift, confirmed by Defence Secretary Raj Kumar Singh, signals a firm commitment to bolstering national security, advancing indigenous defence production, and modernising military capabilities in line with global threats and regional

Op-Eds Opinion

Speaking Hindi Won’t Pay the Rent: India’s Language Wars Have No Economic Logic

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

The language protests currently raging in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu have been framed as spontaneous outbursts of regional pride. But scratch the surface, and you find a deeper, more cynical game afoot—one that has very little to do with economic progress and everything to do with political calculus. Let’s start with the basics. India’s […]

Northeast India State News

RSS Intensifies Peace Efforts in Manipur Through Dialogue

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has taken a more prominent role in promoting peace in violence-torn Manipur, aiming to bridge divides between the Meitei and Kuki communities through dialogue and social outreach. The developments were shared during the recent three-day Prant Pracharak Baithak held in New Delhi, where RSS leadership emphasized community-level

International

India-US Mini Trade Deal to Be Announced Tonight

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

India and the United States are set to announce a mini trade deal by 10 pm IST tonight, signaling a breakthrough in long-stalled bilateral trade discussions. The deal is expected to bring temporary relief on select tariffs, especially in key export-driven sectors, and will act as a precursor to a larger, more comprehensive agreement likely […]

International

Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja Named Treasurer of Musk’s America Party

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

Tesla Chief Financial Officer Vaibhav Taneja has been officially designated as treasurer and custodian of records for Elon Musk’s newly launched political outfit, the America Party, according to filings submitted to the U.S. Federal Election Commission (FEC) on July 4, 2025. This development marks a significant escalation in Musk’s foray into formal politics and places

International

UAE Becomes Second-Best Global Destination for Digital Nomads

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

The United Arab Emirates has jumped to second place globally in the 2025 Digital Nomad Visa Index, marking a rapid rise in its reputation as a haven for remote workers. Surpassing countries like Montenegro and the Bahamas, the UAE now trails only Spain in a ranking that considers infrastructure, visa ease, lifestyle, and long-term suitability […]

International

UK to Conduct Nationwide Emergency Alert Test on September 7

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

The United Kingdom is set to conduct its second nationwide Emergency Alert test on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 3:00 pm BST, as part of a broader effort to strengthen the country’s crisis response infrastructure. The test will involve sending a loud alarm and message to millions of mobile phones across the nation, even those […]

International

Macron’s UK Visit Revives Ties Amid Talks on Migration, Ukraine

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron has begun a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, the first by an EU leader since Brexit, signalling a renewed Franco-British partnership. The visit features both ceremonial pageantry and serious geopolitical engagement, with a focus on migration and coordinated support for Ukraine. State Visit Macron was warmly welcomed by the […]

International

Kremlin Calls Roman Starovoit’s Suicide “Shocking”

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

The Kremlin has described the suicide of former Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit as “shocking,” marking a rare and public display of concern from the upper echelons of Russian power. Starovoit, aged 54, was found dead on July 7 at his residence near Moscow in what officials have confirmed as a case of suicide. Kremlin […]