National

NIA Chief Visits Pahalgam to Oversee Terror Attack Probe

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2025

In a critical step toward advancing the investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack, National Investigation Agency (NIA) Director General Sadanand Date arrived in Pahalgam on May 1, 2025. Accompanied by senior NIA officials, the visit marks a strategic effort to assess the ground situation and guide the ongoing probe into the massacre that killed 26 […]

International

Trump Shrugs Off Tariff Pain, Says ‘Two Dolls Are Enough’

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has openly acknowledged that his aggressive tariff policies might lead to higher consumer prices and reduced access to imported goods, but he defended the approach as necessary for long-term economic stability. Speaking during a recent Cabinet meeting, Trump responded to concerns with characteristic bluntness: “Well, maybe the children

National

Jaishankar Seeks U.S. Help to Punish Pahalgam Attack Plotters

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2025

In the wake of the brutal Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 civilians dead, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has reached out to the United States, urging its assistance in ensuring justice is served. The minister conveyed this demand during a high-level diplomatic conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, emphasizing the need to […]

National

Rahul Gandhi Demands Timeline for Caste Census Implementation

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has welcomed the government’s decision to incorporate caste-based data collection in the national census but called for a definitive timeline and clarity on its implementation. His remarks came amid renewed national debate on the need for accurate caste data to ensure equitable policy-making and targeted welfare. “We support this decision

National

India Closes Airspace to Pakistani Airlines Amid Rising Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2025

In a significant escalation of hostilities following the Pahalgam terror attack, India has decided to close its airspace to Pakistani airlines until May 23, 2025. The decision affects commercial routes operated by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), including flights to Southeast Asian destinations like Kuala Lumpur, which regularly pass through Indian airspace. The

International

U.S. Urges Pakistan to Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2025

Amid escalating tensions in South Asia following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, the United States has called upon Pakistan to issue a clear and unequivocal condemnation of the violence. The April 22 attack, which left 26 civilians dead in Jammu and Kashmir, has intensified diplomatic concerns globally, prompting the U.S. to intervene with an […]

Business Industry

Tata, Foxconn Said to Begin iPhone Production in India

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2025

India’s electronics manufacturing sector may be entering a new phase, as sources indicate that iPhone production has reportedly begun at Tata Electronics’ facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The development is believed to be part of Apple’s ongoing strategy to diversify its manufacturing base away from China and strengthen its footprint in India. According to those […]

National

CRPF Man Fights Deportation of Pakistani Wife

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2025

In the aftermath of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, a CRPF constable has moved the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court to challenge the deportation of his Pakistani wife. The petition has sparked fresh debate over the rights of cross-border couples amidst India’s tightening security posture. Munir Ahmed, serving with the Central Reserve […]

Defence National

Dassault to Build Rafale Fuselage & MRO Units in India

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2025

In a major boost to India’s defense manufacturing and self-reliance ambitions, French aerospace firm Dassault Aviation is set to establish a fuselage production facility for Rafale fighter jets along with Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) infrastructure in the country. This initiative follows the recent €7 billion agreement for the purchase of 26 Rafale-Marine

Cricket Sports

Cricket Retained for 2026 Asian Games in Japan

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

Cricket has officially been retained as one of the sporting events at the 2026 Asian Games, which will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan from September 19 to October 4. The confirmation came following a board meeting of the Games’ organizing committee, marking a key decision that reaffirms cricket’s growing influence in international multi-sport events. This […]