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“We Are Sorry”: Mani Ratnam Reflects on Thug Life Flop

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

Veteran filmmaker Mani Ratnam has broken his silence following the disappointing performance of Thug Life, his much-hyped collaboration with Kamal Haasan. The director, who reunited with Haasan nearly four decades after their landmark film Nayakan, has offered a candid apology to fans who were expecting cinematic magic from the duo once again. “For those who […]

Editorials Opinion

From Sand to Silicon: A Strategic Blueprint for India’s Rare Earth Independence

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

India has finally woken up to the strategic importance of rare earths. The ₹5000 crore incentive scheme, IREL’s magnet facility in Vizag, and the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission show that the country is no longer ignoring this vital resource. But laying a foundation is not the same as building a house. China’s […]

Business Industry

Tata Motors Confirms Magnet Stock Amid China Curbs

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

Tata Motors has confirmed that it is not currently facing any disruptions in the supply of rare-earth magnets, despite growing concerns over China’s tightened export regulations. During its 80th Annual General Meeting, Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran stated that the company is proactively managing the situation through strategic inventory planning and close

National

China Curbs Put 21,000 Indian Audio Sector Jobs at Risk

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

More than 21,000 jobs in India’s audio-electronics sector are at risk following China’s tightening of export regulations on key rare earth elements such as terbium and dysprosium. These materials are essential for manufacturing high-performance NdFeB magnets, which power a range of consumer products including hearables, wearables, and loudspeakers. According to a

Economy National

Rupee Nears ₹87 Amid Oil Surge, Global Unrest

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

The Indian rupee is once again under strain, flirting with the ₹87 per dollar mark amid a turbulent mix of global geopolitical tensions and sharply rising crude oil prices. Market analysts are cautioning that the domestic currency may soon breach this level unless stabilizing factors emerge quickly. Rupee Volatility Driven by Global Demand The demand […]

National

India Plans ₹5,000 Crore Boost to Rare Earth Sector

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

India is finalising a major ₹3,500–5,000 crore incentive scheme aimed at kickstarting domestic production of rare earth minerals and magnets, a sector long overshadowed by China’s overwhelming global dominance. The move marks a strategic push to reduce India’s acute dependence on Chinese imports and build a resilient domestic supply chain for these critical raw

South India State News

Bengaluru Bike-Taxi Riders Detained Amid Protest at Vidhana Soudha

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

In a sharp escalation of tensions between gig economy workers and the Karnataka government, hundreds of bike-taxi riders staged a protest outside Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru, demanding the immediate rollback of the state’s ban on bike-taxi services. The protest, which began peacefully, soon led to a large police presence and multiple detentions. Protestors Demand

National

Army Soldier, Civilian Nabbed in Amritsar for ISI Espionage

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

An Indian Army soldier and his civilian associate have been arrested in Amritsar for allegedly leaking sensitive military information to Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The arrests were made following a coordinated operation by intelligence and law enforcement agencies, marking yet another disturbing case of espionage targeting

Science

India Targets Quantum Satellite Communication by 2030

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

India is increasingly positioning itself to enter the elite club of nations with quantum satellite communication capabilities, with experts expressing confidence that the milestone can be achieved by 2030—provided there is adequate funding, manpower, and institutional coordination. Quantum satellite technology, particularly Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), is seen as the

South India State News

Telangana Cabinet to Discuss Caste Quotas in Local Governance

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

The Telangana state cabinet is set to meet on Monday to deliberate on implementing caste-based reservations in local self-governing institutions, a move that could significantly reshape the electoral structure of panchayats, municipalities, and zilla parishads across the state. This high-stakes discussion comes at a time when calls for broader social inclusion in