International

China Considers Tariff Exemptions on Select U.S. Goods

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

In a bid to manage rising costs and economic pressures, China is considering exempting a range of U.S. goods from its steep retaliatory tariffs of up to 125%. This reassessment comes amid escalating trade tensions with the United States and growing domestic concerns over inflation, supply chain costs, and industrial slowdown. Select U.S. Goods Under […]

Government Policies National

Finance Ministry to Launch Unified Portal for Government Schemes

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

The Union Finance Ministry is preparing to roll out a centralized digital platform that will integrate all government-sponsored schemes related to loan sanctions, disbursements, interest subsidies, and claims. This move is aimed at simplifying access, improving transparency, and enhancing coordination across multiple departments and banking institutions. Streamlining

National

EC Calls NOTA a ‘Failed Idea’ Amid Supreme Court Hearing

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

The Election Commission of India has informed the Supreme Court that the ‘None of the Above’ (NOTA) option has had an insignificant effect on electoral outcomes since its implementation in 2013. Both the Commission and the Central Government submitted that NOTA has consistently garnered only a tiny fraction of the total votes in elections, never […]

International

WEF Founder Klaus Schwab Resigns Amid Misconduct Investigation

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has initiated an independent investigation into its founder, Klaus Schwab, following whistleblower allegations of financial and ethical misconduct. The claims include misuse of WEF funds for personal services, directing staff to withdraw large sums of cash, and manipulating organizational reports to favor certain governments. Schwab’s

National

Kashmir Police Identify Suspects in Pahalgam Terror Attack

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

Kashmir Police have officially released the names and sketches of three suspected militants behind the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, including tourists and a Nepali national. The assault, which occurred on April 22 in the Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, has sent shockwaves across the nation and heightened tensions with Pakistan. Three Militants Identified

National

Opposition Unites with Government Against Pahalgam Terror Attack

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

In a significant display of national unity, leaders from across the political spectrum convened in New Delhi on Thursday to address the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including tourists and a Nepali national. The all-party meeting, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, saw unanimous condemnation […]

Editorials Opinion

Pakistan Pulls the Trigger, the World Looks Away

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

The bodies weren’t even cold in Pahalgam when the world began drafting its familiar eulogies. Twenty-six lives, mostly Indian, cut down by terrorists in Kashmir’s once-bustling tourist belt. Mothers. Children. A Nepali tourist who had dreams of returning home. What followed was the usual diplomatic theatre: “We condemn the act of terror,” they said. “Our

International

Trump Urges Putin to ‘STOP’ After Deadly Kyiv Strikes

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

In a rare public rebuke, U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt military aggression in Ukraine following a devastating missile and drone assault on Kyiv. The overnight attack resulted in at least 12 fatalities and over 90 injuries, marking one of the deadliest strikes on the Ukrainian capital in […]

National

Pakistan Army Chief’s Strategy Sparks India-Pakistan Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

In the wake of the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated significantly. The Indian Army responded to “speculative firing” by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) on Thursday night, with military sources confirming that the response was effective and

Defence National

India Retaliates After LoC Firing Post Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

In the wake of the deadly terror strike in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated. Late Thursday night, Pakistani troops initiated unprovoked firing along the Line of Control, prompting swift and strong retaliation from Indian forces. Military officials confirmed that India responded “effectively” and that no