Business

Microsoft Lays Off 300 More Employees in Continued Restructuring

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

Microsoft has initiated another round of layoffs, terminating over 300 employees just weeks after it let go of approximately 6,000 workers in May. This latest wave of job cuts comes as part of a broader restructuring plan aimed at realigning the company’s workforce with evolving strategic priorities, particularly in artificial intelligence and cloud-based solutions. The

National Politics

Sarma Slams China’s Brahmaputra Blockade Theory as Pakistani Propaganda

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has categorically dismissed the emerging fear narrative that China could weaponize the Brahmaputra River by cutting off its flow to India. Reacting sharply to claims amplified by Pakistani sources, Sarma called it “an orchestrated scare campaign” and assured that India’s control over the river remains secure and sufficient.

Op-Eds Opinion

Selective Justice Is Injustice: The State vs. Sharmishta Panoli

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

A 22-year-old law student from Pune, Sharmishta Panoli, is currently behind bars. Her offense? A now-deleted Instagram reel in which she criticized the silence of Bollywood over Operation Sindoor and used words some deemed communal. She deleted the video. She apologized. But none of that mattered to the West Bengal Police, who travelled across the […]

Business Finance

RBI May Slash Repo Rate by 50 bps to Spur Credit Growth

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India is widely expected to implement a sharp 50 basis point cut in the benchmark repo rate during its upcoming monetary policy review on June 6. The projection, made by the Economic Research Department of the State Bank of India, marks a significant shift toward monetary easing aimed at reviving a […]

Economy National

India’s Net GST Revenue Jumps 20.4% in May on Import Duty Surge

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

India recorded a sharp rise in net Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue for May 2025, with collections growing 20.4% year-on-year to reach ₹1.73 trillion. This increase was largely driven by a surge in import tax collections and reduced refund outflows. Import Duties Push Revenue Growth Customs-related GST revenue saw a remarkable 72.9% year-on-year increase, […]

International

Gilgit-Baltistan Protesters Block CPEC Route Amid Rising Discontent

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

Thousands of residents across Gilgit-Baltistan have launched a large-scale blockade of the Karakoram Highway, cutting off one of the most strategic arteries of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The protest, entering its third day, is a direct response to the Pakistani federal government’s trade restrictions and customs delays at the Khunjerab Pass, which

Expert Opinions Opinion

The West’s Real Endgame in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: A Cold Peace, Not a Just One

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

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International

North Korea Upgrades Military with Russian Aid Amid Ukraine War

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

North Korea is undergoing a rapid military transformation, largely enabled by its growing partnership with Russia amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict. This alliance, formed out of mutual necessity, is reshaping Pyongyang’s defense capabilities and giving it unprecedented access to advanced technology and frontline combat experience. Military Barter: Artillery for Tech As

International

Sikh Groups Warn Labour of Boycott Over Blue Star Inquiry Delay

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

The Sikh Federation UK has warned of a widespread campaign to boycott Labour Party politicians if Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government fails to announce a judge-led public inquiry into Britain’s role in the 1984 Operation Blue Star by the end of July. The move could escalate tensions with the Sikh diaspora ahead of the next […]

International

Lockheed Martin Stock Flat Despite India-Pak Conflict, F-16 Questions Loom

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

Lockheed Martin, one of the world’s largest defense contractors and manufacturer of the F-16 fighter jet, witnessed near-zero returns on its stock in May 2025. Despite geopolitical tensions and the deployment of its aircraft in the India-Pakistan military standoff earlier in the month, the company’s share price inched up by just 0.97%, closing at $482.38 […]