Business

IBM Automates HR, Lays Off 8,000 Employees

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

IBM has implemented a sweeping workforce realignment, resulting in the termination of around 8,000 employees, predominantly from its Human Resources (HR) division. This decision is rooted in the company’s aggressive move toward automating routine HR functions through artificial intelligence. Tasks such as recruitment filtering, employee record management, internal

National

India to Conduct First Caste Census Since 1931 in 2026

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

The Government of India has announced that the next nationwide population census will commence on April 1, 2026, and, for the first time in over nine decades, will include comprehensive caste enumeration. The census will be conducted in two phases under the Census Act of 1948 and the Census Rules of 1990, with the reference […]

International

Trump-Putin Call Yields No Immediate Peace in Ukraine

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that he recently held a 75-minute phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, primarily centered on the Ukraine conflict and the increasing severity of drone strikes targeting Russian military airfields. While Trump described the conversation as positive in tone, he admitted it would not immediately lead to a resolution in

International

South Korea’s Lee Pledges Stronger US-Japan Ties, North Talks

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

South Korea’s newly elected President Lee Jae-myung took office this week after a snap election that followed the impeachment of his predecessor. In a solemn oath ceremony held at the National Assembly, Lee emphasized his vision of restoring democratic integrity, national unity, and policy stability after months of political turmoil. Lee’s ascension to power marks […]

International

Pakistan to Chair UNSC Taliban Sanctions Committee in 2025

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

In a notable move on the global diplomatic stage, Pakistan has been appointed to chair the United Nations Security Council’s Taliban Sanctions Committee for 2025. This committee, known formally as the 1988 Sanctions Committee, is responsible for overseeing the enforcement of international measures targeting individuals and entities associated with the Taliban. These

Infrastructure National

India to Build First Indigenous Polar Research Vessel

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

In a milestone move aimed at scientific self-reliance, India is set to build its first-ever indigenous Polar Research Vessel (PRV), breaking its dependency on foreign-chartered vessels for Arctic and Antarctic missions. The strategic collaboration was marked by a formal agreement between Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) and Norwegian marine technology

Business

Mumbai Auto Driver Earns ₹5–8 Lakhs a Month with Simple Idea

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

A Mumbai-based auto-rickshaw driver has become a symbol of street-smart entrepreneurship, reportedly earning ₹5–8 lakhs a month by offering a seemingly simple but incredibly effective service: bag storage outside the U.S. Consulate. Without any MBA degree, tech startup, or funding, his success is driven purely by hustle, opportunity-spotting, and trust. Visitors to the

Business Finance

UPI Set to Surpass Visa in Daily Transactions

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is on the brink of overtaking global financial giant Visa in terms of daily transaction volumes, marking a transformative moment in the global digital payments landscape. On June 1 and 2, UPI processed 644 million and 650 million transactions respectively, pushing it within striking distance of Visa’s global daily average […]

International

Australia Unearths $6 Trillion Iron Ore Mega Deposit

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

In a discovery of unprecedented scale, Australia has uncovered what is now considered the world’s largest iron ore deposit. Located in the mineral-rich Hamersley region of Western Australia, the deposit is estimated to contain a staggering 55 billion metric tons of high-grade iron ore, valued at nearly $6 trillion based on current market prices. This […]

Business Industry

India’s Chip Sector Grows with $21B Investment Pipeline

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

India’s semiconductor manufacturing ambitions are finally materializing, with over $21 billion already committed to establishing a solid foundation in Assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packaging (ATMP) and Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) segments. The focus is clear: to secure India’s place in the global chip supply chain while reducing import dependence.