Business Trade

India to Export 40,000 Tonnes of Shrimp to US Amid Tariff Pause

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

India is preparing to export between 35,000 and 40,000 tonnes of shrimp to the United States following a 90-day pause in proposed tariff hikes. The development offers a significant relief to Indian seafood exporters, who were facing uncertainty due to a planned 26% retaliatory tariff. The temporary pause now allows a flat 10% duty on […]

Law & Order National

India Seeks Extradition of Mehul Choksi from Belgium

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

Indian authorities have formally requested the extradition of fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi from Belgium, following his arrest in Antwerp on April 12. Choksi, implicated in the ₹13,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, had been residing in Belgium after fleeing India in 2018. The Belgian Federal Public Service of Justice confirmed receipt of India’s

State News West India

Shinde Raises Fund Allocation Concerns with Amit Shah

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde recently met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Pune to raise serious concerns regarding delays in the allocation of funds to projects overseen by Shiv Sena ministers and MLAs. Shinde pointed out that files related to these development works had been pending approval in the finance department, which is […]

Defence National

IAF Aircraft Face GPS Spoofing During Myanmar Relief Mission

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft operating under Operation Brahma faced multiple GPS spoofing attacks while delivering humanitarian aid to Myanmar following a catastrophic earthquake. The first incident was reported on March 29, when a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft experienced disruption in its GPS signals while flying within Myanmar’s airspace. Subsequent missions

International

Netanyahu Condemns Macron’s Plan to Recognize Palestinian State

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sharply criticized French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement that France may soon recognize Palestine as a sovereign state. Calling it a “grave mistake,” Netanyahu warned that the move could pose serious risks to Israel’s security and survival. In a strongly worded statement, Netanyahu declared that the creation of a

International

Over 100 Civilians Killed in Sudan’s Darfur Amid RSF Attacks

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

More than 100 civilians have been killed in Sudan’s Darfur region following brutal assaults by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on camps housing displaced persons. The attacks targeted the Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps near El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, over a two-day period, leaving a trail of devastation in one of […]

International

Trump Declared ‘Fully Fit’ for Presidency After Health Exam

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has been declared in “excellent health” and “fully fit” to serve as President following a comprehensive medical examination. The health assessment, conducted at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, was overseen by White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella along with a panel of 14 specialists. The findings confirm robust health across

East India State News

Murshidabad Tensions Ease After 200 Arrested Over Waqf Protests

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

In the aftermath of violent protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, authorities have arrested more than 200 individuals. The clashes, which erupted on April 11, claimed three lives and left several areas scorched and vandalized. The unrest triggered a swift response from law enforcement agencies, including the Border Security Force

National Politics

PM Modi Accuses Congress of Misusing Constitution

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

During a rally in Hisar, Haryana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing it of exploiting the Constitution for political gain. He remarked that the Congress is “exploiting the holy Constitution as a weapon to grab power,” and accused the party of using constitutional provisions as tools of convenience […]

Law & Order National

Gujarat ATS, Coast Guard Seize ₹1,800 Cr Meth in Sea Operation

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

In a significant joint operation, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) seized over 300 kilograms of methamphetamine, valued at approximately ₹1,800 crore, from the Arabian Sea near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) off the Gujarat coast. The operation took place during the night of April 12-13, 2025.​ Acting on […]