Business Finance

Maharashtra Cooperative Banks Struggle with ₹101 Crore in Demonetised Currency

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

Eight district central cooperative banks (DCCBs) in Maharashtra are currently holding approximately ₹101.2 crore in demonetised ₹500 currency notes, a predicament persisting for over eight years. The Kolhapur DCCB holds the largest portion, amounting to ₹25.3 crore, followed by the Pune DCCB with ₹22.2 crore.​ Challenges in Safekeeping Demonetised Notes These banks face

National

India Aims to Boost Electronics Sector with Indigenous Software Design

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

India is taking a significant step toward completing its electronics manufacturing ecosystem by making indigenous software design the next national target. Following the successful rollout of incentive schemes for electronics hardware and component manufacturing, the government now aims to develop and integrate software solutions domestically, completing the value chain

Defence National

L&T Proposes Development of Indigenous 110kN Fighter Jet Engine

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has put forward a proposal to develop a completely indigenous 110kN thrust engine for fighter aircraft, building upon technological lessons learned from the earlier Kaveri engine program. Jayant Damodar Patil, who heads L&T’s aerospace and defense division, emphasized that the private sector has the capability to deliver on this

International

Rescue Efforts Continue Amid Diminishing Hopes After Myanmar Earthquake

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

Three days after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake devastated central Myanmar, rescue teams continue to battle against time in the hope of finding more survivors. With over 1,600 confirmed deaths and thousands injured, the scale of destruction has overwhelmed emergency services. While there have been occasional miracles, such as the rescue of a woman trapped under […]

National PMO

PM Modi Hails RSS as ‘Banyan Tree’ of India’s Eternal Culture

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a gathering in Nagpur, described the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as the ‘modern akshyavat’—an indestructible banyan tree—of India’s eternal culture. He stated that the RSS has grown from seeds planted nearly a century ago into a powerful force dedicated to national awakening and cultural preservation.

State News West India

MNS Chief Raj Thackeray Urges Against Communal Tensions Over Aurangzeb’s Tomb

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has appealed for calm and rational thinking amid ongoing communal tensions over the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. Speaking at his annual Gudhi Padwa rally at Shivaji Park, Thackeray urged people not to view history through the lens of religion or caste and instead […]

South India State News

Telangana CM Launches Fine Grain Rice Distribution Scheme

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

On the occasion of the Ugadi festival, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched a new initiative aimed at enhancing food security across the state. The fine grain rice distribution scheme, unveiled in the Huzurnagar constituency, will benefit approximately 3.1 crore people through the Public Distribution System (PDS). Under this scheme, each eligible beneficiary

Technology Telecom

Indian Government Increases Stake in Vodafone Idea to 48.99% by Converting Spectrum Dues

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

In a significant boost to the financially troubled Vodafone Idea, the Indian government has decided to convert ₹36,950 crore of the company’s outstanding spectrum dues into equity. With this move, the government’s stake in the telecom operator will rise to approximately 48.99%, up from the previous 22.6%, making it the single largest shareholder in the […]

International

Trump Announces Reciprocal Tariffs Targeting All Nations

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

In a major policy shift, President Donald Trump has announced that new reciprocal tariffs will be imposed on all countries starting Wednesday. The move is part of the administration’s strategy to address long-standing trade imbalances and to promote what it calls fairer terms for American businesses. Reciprocal Tariffs to Be Imposed Globally The tariffs, described […]

Entertainment Regional Cinema

Mohanlal Apologizes for Riot References in ‘L2: Empuraan’, Announces Cuts

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

Veteran Malayalam actor Mohanlal has issued a formal apology following public backlash over scenes in his upcoming film L2: Empuraan, which appeared to reference the 2002 Gujarat riots. The controversy prompted concerns over the depiction of communal violence, leading the actor and the film’s production team to make swift changes. In his statement, Mohanlal said […]