Science Space & Astronomy

US Firm Vast Offers ISRO a Seat on 2026 Space Station

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

India’s aspirations of establishing its own space station have received a significant boost, as US-based space startup Vast has formally invited the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to collaborate on its 2026 Haven-1 mission. The offer includes a seat aboard the first commercial space station module and marks a notable moment in Indo-US space cooperation. […]

International

Microsoft Confirms AI Tech Use by Israel in Hamas War

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

Microsoft has officially acknowledged that it sold artificial intelligence and cloud computing technology to the Israeli Ministry of Defense during the 2023 Israel-Hamas conflict. The admission follows months of speculation and employee protests over the potential misuse of its technology in Gaza. Microsoft, however, maintains that its services were used specifically for

Business Trade

Port Curbs on Bangladesh Imports May Boost Indian Textiles

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In a significant policy shift aimed at promoting domestic manufacturing, India has restricted imports from Bangladesh through land ports. This strategic move is expected to provide a ₹1,000 crore boost to the Indian textile industry, according to leading stakeholders and industry bodies. The restriction, which came into effect on May 17, is widely seen as […]

National

Govt Plans Nuclear Law Tweaks to Woo Private Players

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In a significant policy overhaul aimed at reviving India’s nuclear energy ambitions, the central government is preparing to amend key nuclear laws during the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament. The move seeks to open the nuclear power sector to private operators while relaxing stringent liability norms that have long deterred investment. With a target of […]

National

Pakistan Targeted Golden Temple After Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In a chilling escalation of hostilities following Operation Sindoor, Pakistan launched a retaliatory drone and missile strike targeting the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The attempted strike came shortly after India’s precision military response to the April 22 Pahalgam massacre, in which 26 civilians lost their lives. In Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army neutralized over

International

Trump Jr.’s Ally Gentry Beach Pushes Business in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkiye

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

Gentry Beach, a longtime friend and associate of Donald Trump Jr., is quietly expanding his business footprint in South Asia and the Middle East. He has launched high-level outreach in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Türkiye, exploring investment opportunities in critical sectors such as rare earth minerals, oil and gas, and real estate. Meetings with Top Leaders […]

Cricket Sports

BCCI Withdraws from Asia Cup 2025 Amidst India-Pakistan Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In a significant political and sporting development, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly decided to withdraw Team India from the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. The decision, reportedly taken in light of deteriorating relations with Pakistan, is being seen as a strategic step to isolate Pakistan on the cricketing stage. Political […]

National

TMC’s Yusuf Pathan Opts Out of Operation Sindoor Delegation

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In a politically charged move, Trinamool Congress MP and former cricketer Yusuf Pathan has declined to join the Indian government’s all-party delegation under the ‘Operation Sindoor’ outreach initiative. The operation, which was launched to consolidate international opinion against cross-border terrorism after the Pahalgam attack and India’s retaliatory strikes, has seen

National

Amit Shah Unveils Policy for Swift Liquidation of Defunct Cooperatives

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has announced that the central government will soon roll out a comprehensive policy to enable the easy liquidation of defunct Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS). This move aims to make room for the efficient registration of new PACS and boost the vitality of India’s cooperative ecosystem. Policy to […]

Uncategorized

Ex-Jihadists Appointed to Trump’s Religious Liberty Panel

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In a decision drawing widespread backlash, U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed two individuals with controversial jihadist backgrounds to a White House advisory panel on religious liberty. The appointments, made to the Advisory Board of Lay Leaders under the Religious Liberty Commission, include figures previously associated with extremist ideologies, including one