Defence National

China Shared Live Intel With Pakistan During Op Sindoor confirms Indian Army’s Deputy Chief

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

At a security conclave hosted by FICCI, Lieutenant General Rahul R Singh, Deputy Chief of the Indian Army (Capability Development & Sustenance), made a bombshell revelation regarding the 2025 Operation Sindoor. Singh stated that China provided real-time intelligence to Pakistan on Indian troop movements and operational “vectors” during the cross-border engagement,

International

Modi Expands OCI Card Access to 6th-Gen Diaspora in T&T

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

In a significant outreach move during his first official visit to Trinidad and Tobago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the extension of Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card eligibility to the sixth generation of Indian-origin citizens. This landmark gesture, delivered in Port of Spain, reinforces India’s long-standing connection with its Caribbean diaspora and

Business Trade

India’s Mango Exports to UAE Reach $20 Million in 2024

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

India’s mango exports to the United Arab Emirates touched a major milestone in 2024, reaching $20 million in value and a total export volume of 12,000 tonnes. This makes the UAE the largest importer of Indian mangoes, underlining the growing demand for premium Indian varieties in global markets. UAE Becomes Top Buyer of Indian Mangoes […]

Automobile Cars

Tesla UK Sales Jump 12% in June on Model Y Demand

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

Tesla’s UK operations recorded a 12% year-on-year rise in sales in June 2025, driven largely by the launch of the refreshed Model Y, according to data from New AutoMotive. The rebound in monthly performance comes after a significant slump in May and places Tesla back in the spotlight amid intensifying EV competition across Britain. Model […]

International

UAE Becomes World’s 3rd Largest Sovereign Wealth Holder

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

The United Arab Emirates has officially claimed the third spot globally in terms of total sovereign wealth and public pension assets, according to the latest mid-year review from Global SWF. With a combined total of $2.49 trillion, the UAE trails only the United States and China, marking a major leap in its economic and investment […]

International

UK EV Sales Jump 34.6% in H1 2025 but Lag Behind Mandate

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

Electric vehicle adoption in the UK continued to gain ground in the first half of 2025, with battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales rising by an impressive 34.6%, totaling 224,838 units, according to preliminary data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Despite this surge, the overall market share for EVs remains below the […]

North India State News

Himachal Flood Disaster: 37 Dead, ₹400 Cr Damage in Monsoon Fury

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

Severe monsoon rainfall has unleashed devastation across Himachal Pradesh, claiming the lives of at least 37 people, displacing scores, and damaging public infrastructure and private property worth over ₹400 crore, as confirmed by state authorities. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed several districts on red alert with heavy rain expected to continue

International

PM Starmer Reaffirms Full Support for Chancellor Reeves Amid Welfare Bill Turmoil

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

Amid mounting scrutiny over welfare policy reversals and market turbulence, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has extended his full support to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, firmly quashing speculation about her position in the cabinet. The reassurance follows an emotionally charged session in the House of Commons that prompted questions over her future. Reeves’ Emotional Moment

International

UAE Leaders Congratulate President Trump on US Independence Day

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

On the occasion of the United States’ Independence Day, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a heartfelt message of congratulations to President Donald Trump of the United States of America. The gesture reaffirms the warm diplomatic ties and mutual respect shared between the two nations. Messages from UAE Leadership Joining in […]

Technology Telecom

BharatNet Phase III to Extend Subsidised Broadband to 1.5 Crore Rural Homes

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

The Government of India is set to launch BharatNet Phase III, an ambitious expansion of its rural broadband network that aims to deliver subsidised internet connectivity to 1.5 crore rural households. With a proposed investment of ₹1.4 lakh crore (approximately USD 18 billion), this phase will focus on extending optical fibre coverage, upgrading infrastructure, and […]