National

Rare Earths, Terror Fight Dominate PM Modi’s 5-Nation Tour

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s high-profile five-nation diplomatic tour has brought rare-earths cooperation and counterterrorism efforts to the forefront of India’s strategic agenda. The tour, which spans engagements in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and France before culminating in India, is being hailed as one of the most significant exercises in modern

Business Trade

US Farmers Warn of Risks if India Cuts Tariffs in Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

As talks continue toward a potential US‑India trade deal, American farm groups are cautioning that sweeping tariff cuts on US agricultural exports—such as wheat, pulses, dairy, and fresh fruits—could inflict severe harm on India’s domestic farming sector and food sovereignty. According to the US Farm Trade Risk Index (GTRI), the removal of India’s high tariffs—some […]

International

G7 Calls for Immediate Resumption of Iran Nuclear Talks

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

In a strong unified appeal, the Group of Seven (G7) countries have urged Iran to return to the negotiating table without delay and resume discussions aimed at reviving the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). This comes amid mounting international concern over Iran’s expanding nuclear program and its decision to enrich uranium up to […]

National

Boeing 787 Software Glitch Suspected in AI-171 Crash

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

A former U.S. aviation official and industry attorney has raised serious concerns that a software failure aboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner may have triggered the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171 in May 2025, which killed all 274 people on board. Mary Schiavo, former Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Transportation, in an […]

Defence National

Army Chief in Bhutan Amid Renewed Chinese Activity in Doklam

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

India’s Chief of Army Staff has travelled to Bhutan on a crucial visit aimed at bolstering military cooperation at a time when China is reportedly stepping up its infrastructure build-up in the sensitive Doklam region. The visit comes amid renewed Chinese construction, road upgrades, and military fortification activities that have raised fresh concerns in New […]

National

India to Extract Rare Earths from Coal Waste by August

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

India is set to begin commercial extraction of rare earth elements (REEs) from coal-mine waste starting August 2025, marking a significant step in its push for mineral self-reliance under the National Critical Minerals Mission. The initial operations will commence in open-cast coal mines at Sathupalli and Ramagundam in Telangana, where recent studies have found trace […]

International

Trump Ends Most US Sanctions on Syria

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order lifting the majority of US economic sanctions on Syria, a move aimed at supporting economic recovery and restoring Syria’s international banking and trade links. This decision follows diplomatic engagements involving Syria’s interim leadership and aligns with recent policy shifts seen in other Western nations. Sanctions

Business Finance

Small-Savings Rates Unchanged for July–September Quarter

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

The Government of India has decided to maintain steady interest rates on key small-savings schemes—including Public Provident Fund (PPF), National Savings Certificate (NSC), Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS), along with various post‑office Time and Recurring Deposits, Kisan Vikas Patra, Monthly Income Scheme (MIS), and Savings

Economy National

RBI Governor Says India Remains a Key Driver of Global Growth

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reaffirmed that India continues to act as a key engine of global growth, driven by robust domestic demand, disciplined fiscal policies, and a resilient financial system. Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasised that despite global headwinds—from geopolitical tensions to trade disruptions—India maintains its competitiveness and stability.

National

Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices Reduced by ₹58.50 from July 1

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

Effective July 1, oil marketing companies have reduced the price of the 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder by ₹58.50, providing significant relief to the hospitality and service sectors. In Delhi, the revised price now stands at ₹1,665, down from ₹1,723.50. This marks the fourth consecutive monthly reduction in commercial LPG rates, offering cumulative relief of over […]