National

India Plans ₹5,000 Crore Boost to Rare Earth Sector

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

India is finalising a major ₹3,500–5,000 crore incentive scheme aimed at kickstarting domestic production of rare earth minerals and magnets, a sector long overshadowed by China’s overwhelming global dominance. The move marks a strategic push to reduce India’s acute dependence on Chinese imports and build a resilient domestic supply chain for these critical raw

South India State News

Bengaluru Bike-Taxi Riders Detained Amid Protest at Vidhana Soudha

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

In a sharp escalation of tensions between gig economy workers and the Karnataka government, hundreds of bike-taxi riders staged a protest outside Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru, demanding the immediate rollback of the state’s ban on bike-taxi services. The protest, which began peacefully, soon led to a large police presence and multiple detentions. Protestors Demand

National

Army Soldier, Civilian Nabbed in Amritsar for ISI Espionage

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

An Indian Army soldier and his civilian associate have been arrested in Amritsar for allegedly leaking sensitive military information to Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The arrests were made following a coordinated operation by intelligence and law enforcement agencies, marking yet another disturbing case of espionage targeting

Science

India Targets Quantum Satellite Communication by 2030

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

India is increasingly positioning itself to enter the elite club of nations with quantum satellite communication capabilities, with experts expressing confidence that the milestone can be achieved by 2030—provided there is adequate funding, manpower, and institutional coordination. Quantum satellite technology, particularly Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), is seen as the

South India State News

Telangana Cabinet to Discuss Caste Quotas in Local Governance

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

The Telangana state cabinet is set to meet on Monday to deliberate on implementing caste-based reservations in local self-governing institutions, a move that could significantly reshape the electoral structure of panchayats, municipalities, and zilla parishads across the state. This high-stakes discussion comes at a time when calls for broader social inclusion in

National

Vizag Sets Guinness Record with 3 Lakh at Mass Yoga Event

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

Vizag made history on June 21 by bringing together over 300,105 people in a single venue to perform yoga, creating a new Guinness World Record for the largest yoga session ever held at one location. The monumental event took place along a stunning 28-kilometre stretch from RK Beach to Bhogapuram, turning the eastern coast into […]

International

India Denies U.S. Used Its Airspace for Strikes on Iran

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

India has categorically denied claims that it allowed the United States to use its airspace to carry out military strikes on Iranian targets, amid a growing military escalation in West Asia. The official denial was issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), which asserted that no such permission was granted and any reports suggesting […]

National

BJP, AAP, Congress, TMC Register Gains in Bypoll Results

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

The recent assembly bypolls held across Gujarat, Punjab, Kerala, and West Bengal have produced a fragmented yet telling picture of India’s current political climate, with each major party securing ground in its traditional strongholds. BJP Leads in Gujarat In Gujarat, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reaffirmed its dominance with a commanding lead in both Visavadar […]

National

Army Chief Reviews Security Preparedness for Amarnath Yatra in Jammu & Kashmir

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

India’s Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, conducted a detailed review of the security arrangements for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, underscoring the Army’s preparedness to ensure a safe and smooth pilgrimage. The high-level visit to Jammu and Kashmir included field inspections, inter-agency briefings, and technology evaluations to enhance operational

Cricket Sports

Bumrah Responds to Dropped Catches: “Sit and Cry… Then Move On”

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has spoken out following the Leeds Test against England, where despite delivering a brilliant spell of 5 for 83, his efforts were undercut by three dropped catches. Bumrah’s calm and composed response underscores the professionalism that has come to define his career. Dropped Catches Don’t Define the Game Reacting to […]