National

ED Alleges Gandhis Usurped ₹2,000 Crore in National Herald Asset Grab

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accused Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi of orchestrating a scheme to acquire approximately ₹2,000 crore worth of assets belonging to Associated Journals Limited (AJL), the publisher of the National Herald newspaper. Allegedly, the assets were transferred to Young Indian Pvt Ltd (YI) in exchange for repayment of a ₹90 crore loan—an

Business Industry

Chinese Brands Expand Smartphone Manufacturing in India

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

Chinese smartphone brands are significantly expanding their production footprint in India, capitalising on the nation’s growing manufacturing infrastructure and export capabilities. Chinese Brands Manufacturing Major global names such as Redmi, Vivo, Oppo, Realme, Hisense, Motorola, and Tecno are increasingly partnering with Indian contract manufacturers like Dixon

Agriculture National

Farm Warning: 24 Million Farmers Face Price Collapse if GM Imports Allowed

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

India is at a crossroads in trade talks as experts warn that permitting genetically modified (GM) soybean and maize imports from the United States could devastate domestic farm incomes and threaten the livelihoods of nearly 24 million farmers. GM Crops Impact The US is urging India to open its market to GM soybean and maize—crops […]

Business Industry

Foxconn Recalls Chinese Engineers from India Amid Geopolitical Strain

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

Foxconn has begun withdrawing over 300 Chinese engineers and technicians from its iPhone assembly facilities in India, a significant move that could impact the country’s growing role in Apple’s global supply chain. The quiet pullout, which started about two months ago, has left only a small Taiwanese support team in place, raising concerns about production […]

Economy National

Indian Economy Ends Q1 FY26 on Mixed Note

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

India’s economy wrapped up the first quarter of FY26 with a mixed performance across key sectors, reflecting a cautious consumer environment, resilient manufacturing, and divergent sectoral momentum. GST and Consumption Trends Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in June grew by just 6.1% year-on-year, the slowest pace in four years, totaling ₹1.85 lakh crore.

Business Finance

India Leverages EIB Ties and Global Diplomacy at Spain Summit

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman led India’s delegation at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville, Spain, emphasizing the nation’s growing role in global finance and digital transformation. Digitalisation Strength During her meeting with Nadia Calviño, President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Sitharaman proposed

Defence National

First Apache Helicopters Arrive for Deployment Near Pak Border

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

India is set to induct its first batch of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters into the Army this month, marking a crucial milestone in enhancing combat readiness along the western frontier with Pakistan. The delivery comes after a delay of over 15 months, and the helicopters are expected to play a key role in strengthening India’s […]

State News West India

Maharashtra Truckers Begin Indefinite Strike Over E‑Challan Penalties

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

Thousands of truckers across Maharashtra have launched an indefinite strike starting July 1, in protest against what they describe as punitive and arbitrary enforcement of the e‑challan system. The strike, led by the Vahatukdar Bachao Kruti Sanghatana, is impacting the movement of goods vehicles, although operators have clarified that the transport of essential commodities

Northeast India State News

BJP Seeks Consensus on Next Manipur Chief Minister

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

As President’s Rule continues in Manipur, the BJP is moving to build consensus among its legislators for the formation of a new government. With the Assembly in suspended animation since February, party leaders have begun a round of internal meetings to decide who will lead the next phase of governance in the conflict-hit state. Manipur […]

International

Pakistan PM Warns of “Existential Threat” Over Indus Water Move

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sounded a dire warning as India stands firm on its recent suspension of key provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty. Calling the situation a matter of national urgency, Sharif announced a series of domestic measures to counter what he described as mounting pressure on Pakistan’s water security. The Prime […]