Agriculture National

Heatwaves Devastate Alphonso Mango Yield in Konkan Region

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2025

The Konkan region of Maharashtra, known for its high-quality Alphonso mangoes, is facing a severe crisis as extreme heatwaves have significantly reduced mango yields. Farmers are reporting major losses, raising concerns about the future of mango cultivation and its economic impact on the region. Heatwaves Disrupt Mango Production Since the beginning of the year, the […]

International

India and China Lead Q4 2024 Trade Growth Amid Global Risks

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2025

India and China emerged as key drivers of global trade growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, demonstrating resilience amid economic uncertainties. Both nations contributed significantly to the global trade expansion, which reached a record high, despite challenges such as fluctuating demand, geopolitical tensions, and evolving trade policies. India and China Show Strong

International

Baloch Rebels Attack Pakistani Military Convoy in Balochistan

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2025

A Pakistani military convoy was attacked in Balochistan, resulting in multiple casualties. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for the assault, marking another escalation in the ongoing insurgency in the region. BLA Claims Responsibility for Deadly Convoy Attack The attack occurred near Rakshan Mill on the RCD Highway in Noshki, where an

Government Policies

CEC Convenes High-Level Meeting to Discuss Linking Voter ID with Aadhaar

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2025

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has scheduled a high-level meeting on March 18 to discuss the integration of Voter ID cards with Aadhaar numbers. The meeting will involve key officials, including Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Legislative Department Secretary Rajiv Mani, and UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar. This initiative aims to eliminate duplicate and bogus

Northeast India

Amit Shah Chairs Meeting with Northeastern Chief Ministers to Review Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Implementation

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to chair a crucial meeting with the Chief Ministers of Northeastern states today in Guwahati. The primary agenda of this gathering is to review the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the legislation that has replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Prior to this meeting, Shah addressed […]

National

Whitewashing of Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal Begins Following Allahabad High Court Order

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2025

The whitewashing of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, commenced on Sunday, following an order from the Allahabad High Court. The court directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to complete the whitewashing within one week and permitted decorative lighting on the mosque’s exterior, provided no structural modifications are made. This development

Asia

Lashkar-e-Taiba Operative Abu Qatal, Nephew of Hafiz Saeed, Killed in Pakistan

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2025

Abu Qatal, also known as Faisal Nadeem, a senior Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative and nephew of 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Pakistan’s Jhelum area on Saturday night. Qatal was implicated in orchestrating several terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, including the January 2023 Rajouri attack and the June […]

Environment Pollution

Only Seven Countries Met WHO Air Quality Standards in 2024

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2025

In 2024, only seven countries met the World Health Organization’s (WHO) air quality guidelines for fine particulate matter (PM2.5), according to data from IQAir. These countries are Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia, and Iceland. In contrast, the most polluted countries were Chad and Bangladesh, with average PM2.5 concentrations

Finance

Sovereign Gold Bond Investors Reap Tax-Free Gains as RBI Sets Redemption Price at ₹8,624

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2025

Investors in the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme 2016-17 Series IV have experienced substantial returns as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a redemption price of ₹8,624 per unit. This series, issued in March 2017, had an initial issue price of ₹2,943 per gram, leading to a significant appreciation over the investment period. The […]

International

US Strikes Yemen, Killing 24: Trump Warns Houthis “Their Time Is Up”

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2025

On March 15, 2025, the United States launched extensive military strikes targeting Houthi rebel positions in Yemen. These operations were initiated in response to the Houthis’ threats to resume attacks on Israeli-linked vessels in the Red Sea, following Israel’s blockade of Gaza. The airstrikes focused on strategic locations in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, and