Business

Nvidia Becomes First $5 Trillion Company

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

Nvidia Corporation has reached a historic market valuation of $5 trillion, becoming the first publicly-listed company ever to hit this benchmark. The surge reflects strong investor confidence in Nvidia’s role at the heart of the global artificial-intelligence revolution. What’s Driving the Valuation The company’s dominance in design and supply of graphics-processing units

Agriculture National

India to Impose 30% Duty on Yellow Pea Imports

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

The Indian government will impose a 30 % import duty on yellow peas starting November 1, 2025, in a move aimed at protecting domestic producers from a flood of cheap imports. Shipments with a bill of lading dated October 31 or earlier will be exempt from the duty. Background to the Decision Earlier this year, […]

National Politics

PM Modi Slams Congress, RJD for ‘Insulting’ Chhath Puja

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Muzaffarpur on October 30, 2025, strongly criticised the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). He accused the two parties of insulting the Chhath festival and the deity Chhathi Maiya by dismissing the rituals as “drama”. Modi warned that the people of Bihar would not forgive such remarks. […]

International

Florida Governor DeSantis Orders Universities to End H-1B Hiring

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has directed the state’s publicly funded universities to stop hiring workers on H-1B visas. He argued that these positions should be reserved for American citizens. The announcement was made in Tampa, where he told the Florida Board of Governors to “pull the plug” on H-1B hiring in higher education. Rationale Behind […]

International

India Secures US Waiver Extension for Chabahar Port

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

The Indian government has secured an extension of the United States’ sanctions waiver for operations at Iran’s Chabahar Port. Reports indicate the extension covers the port’s strategic activities until early next year, allowing current trade and connectivity projects to proceed without interruption. Strategic Importance Chabahar Port serves as India’s key gateway to

International

India Rejects UN Report Linking Pahalgam Attack to Myanmar Refugees

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

The Indian government has rejected portions of a report by a UN expert that linked the April 2025 terrorist attack in Pahalgam (Jammu & Kashmir) to the treatment of displaced persons from Myanmar residing in India. During an address to the UN Third Committee, India described the claim that refugees from Myanmar faced “severe pressure” […]

Cricket Sports

Shreyas Iyer Posts Update After Hospital Stay

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

Shreyas Iyer, the Indian cricket team’s batter, has given his first public update since being hospitalised in Sydney. On October 30, Iyer shared a message on his Instagram story stating, “I’m currently in the recovery process and getting better every passing day. I’m deeply grateful to see all the kind wishes and support I’ve received […]

International

U.S. Cuts Tariffs on China After Trump–Xi Talks

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

Following a high-profile meeting in South Korea, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States will reduce some tariffs on Chinese goods. He said duties linked to chemical precursors for fentanyl will drop from 20% to 10%. At the same time, Trump stated that the overall U.S. tariff rate on Chinese imports will fall […]

Government Policies National

India Mulls ₹1 Trillion Bailout for State Power Distributors

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

The Indian government is considering a bailout of over ₹1 trillion (around US $12 billion) to support debt-laden state-run power distribution companies (discoms). The proposal, led by the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of Finance, is expected to be announced in the Union Budget in February. Bailout Linked to Reforms To access these funds, […]

International

Fed Cuts Rates, Cites Data Gaps During Shutdown

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

The Federal Reserve (Fed) announced a 0.25 percentage-point reduction in its benchmark interest rate, citing significant limitations in economic data due to the current U.S. federal government shutdown. Chair Jerome Powell highlighted that a lack of timely labour-market and inflation signals is making policy decisions more challenging. The rate cut drew dissent from two