International

US Lawmakers Seek to Roll Back Trump’s India Tariffs

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

A group of US lawmakers has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives seeking to end tariffs imposed on Indian goods under President Donald Trump’s administration. The move reflects growing concern within the US Congress that the duties are increasing costs for American consumers and businesses while straining trade ties with India. Details of […]

North India State News

Delhi Smog Deepens as Air Quality Nears Severe Levels

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

Delhi and parts of the National Capital Region witnessed a sharp deterioration in air quality as dense smog blanketed the city, pushing pollution levels close to the severe category. The worsening conditions were recorded amid cold winter temperatures and low wind speeds, which prevented the dispersion of pollutants and led to a visible haze across […]

Business Finance

Cabinet Approves Bill to Raise Insurance FDI to 100%

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved a bill to raise the foreign direct investment limit in the insurance sector to 100 percent, marking a significant shift in India’s policy framework for the industry. The proposal seeks to amend existing insurance laws to allow complete foreign ownership of insurance companies operating in India, subject to regulatory safeguards. […]

National Politics

BJP to Announce New UP President by December 16

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to announce its new Uttar Pradesh state president by December 16 as part of its ongoing organisational reshuffle. The move comes as the party looks to strengthen its state unit ahead of future electoral battles, including the 2027 Assembly elections. Election Process and Timeline According to party sources, the […]

National

Cabinet Approves Census of India 2027 Scheme

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved the scheme for conducting the Census of India 2027, clearing the way for the country’s next nationwide population count. The decision marks a key step in restarting the decennial census exercise, which was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The government has approved an overall expenditure of ₹11,718.24 crore for […]

International

India Fast-Tracks Business Visas for Chinese Executives

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

India has decided to fast-track business and professional visas for Chinese executives and technical experts as part of efforts to attract foreign investment and ease operational bottlenecks for industry. The move involves simplifying procedures and removing additional layers of security clearance that had slowed down approvals in recent years. Officials said visa

South India State News

Shivakumar Meets Congress Leaders Amid Karnataka Tussle

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and senior Congress leader D. K. Shivakumar on Thursday held a dinner meeting with several Congress ministers and MLAs, sparking fresh political speculation amid reports of an internal power tussle within the ruling party. The meeting took place in Belagavi during the ongoing winter session of the Karnataka legislature. Ministers and […]

Health

Leprosy Cases Persist in Chennai Industrial Zones

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

A recent public health analysis has found that leprosy continues to persist in certain industrial and border areas of Chennai, despite the city’s overall low case burden. The presence of new cases, especially among children, has raised concerns about ongoing transmission in specific localities rather than residual infections from the past. Higher Child Cases in […]

AI & Robotics Technology

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2 With Major Upgrades

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

OpenAI has announced the release of GPT-5.2, the latest update in its GPT-5 series, bringing improvements in reasoning, accuracy and task execution. The company said the new model is designed to handle more complex and longer tasks while delivering more reliable responses across professional and everyday use cases. GPT-5.2 is being rolled out across ChatGPT […]

International

IMF Tightens Conditions for Pakistan Bailout

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

Pakistan is facing tighter scrutiny under its ongoing bailout programme with the International Monetary Fund, with the lender imposing a fresh set of conditions linked to governance and corruption reforms. The additional requirements are part of the IMF’s extended financing arrangement aimed at stabilising Pakistan’s fragile economy and ensuring continued financial