South India State News

AIADMK and BJP Announce Alliance for 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

In a major political development ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have officially announced the revival of their alliance. The declaration was made in Chennai, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirming that AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami […]

Op-Eds Opinion

The Politics of Pity: How Congress and Its Cronies Trivialized 26/11 Justice

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

In a just world, the extradition of Tahawwur Rana to India would have been a moment of solemn vindication. A dark chapter that began on the blood-soaked streets of Mumbai in November 2008, when 166 innocent lives were snuffed out by Pakistani-trained terrorists, could finally inch toward some semblance of justice. The families who have […]

Business Markets

Asian Markets Extend Losses Amid Escalating Trade Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

Asian stock markets are heading for a third consecutive weekly decline, as intensifying trade tensions between the United States and China continue to unsettle global investors. The latest round of retaliatory tariffs imposed by both nations has amplified concerns over a prolonged economic standoff, triggering widespread sell-offs across major indices in the region.

North India State News

Paneer Emerges as Most Adulterated Food Item in Noida and Greater Noida

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

A recent food safety investigation conducted from April 2024 to March 2025 across Noida and Greater Noida has revealed disturbing levels of adulteration in paneer, one of the most commonly consumed dairy products in Indian households. Out of 122 samples collected, 83 were analyzed, and 83% of those failed to meet acceptable quality standards. Shockingly, […]

Business Industry

Gold Prices Hit Record High as Investors Flee to Safe-Haven Assets

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

Gold prices have surged to an all-time high, soaring past $3,200 per ounce as investors flee to safe-haven assets amid heightened global uncertainty. The dramatic spike comes in the wake of escalating trade tensions, sharp equity sell-offs, and widespread market anxiety triggered by policy unpredictability and currency fluctuations. The surge in gold prices follows a […]

International

China Restricts Hollywood Film Imports Amid Escalating Trade Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

In a fresh escalation of the ongoing trade conflict between the United States and China, Beijing has moved to restrict the import of Hollywood films. The measure is widely seen as a retaliatory response to the U.S. decision to raise tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%, marking a significant shift in the cultural and economic […]

International

Japan Builds World’s First 3D-Printed Railway Station in Just 6 Hours

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

In a historic first for public infrastructure, Japan has unveiled the world’s first fully 3D-printed railway station, constructed in just six hours. Located in Hatsushima, a coastal town in Arida, Wakayama Prefecture, the station replaces a 75-year-old wooden building with a sleek, modern concrete structure, signaling a bold step forward in sustainable construction. Rapid

Science Space & Astronomy

India’s Bacteria Bricks: Paving the Way for Lunar Habitats

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

Indian scientists have made a pioneering breakthrough in developing sustainable construction materials for building habitats on the Moon. Using a naturally occurring bacterium called Sporosarcina pasteurii, researchers have created “space bricks” from a simulant of lunar soil, opening new possibilities for cost-effective and eco-friendly space infrastructure. Building with

Infrastructure National

CAG Flags Safety Concerns and Cost Overruns in Mumbai Coastal Road Project

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

The Mumbai Coastal Road project, one of the city’s most ambitious infrastructure ventures, has come under serious scrutiny after the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) flagged major concerns regarding safety standards, escalating costs, and questionable construction quality. The draft audit, covering the years 2020 to 2024, focuses on the 10.5-kilometre stretch

Business Trade

Chinese Steel Undercuts Indian Market Amid Tariff Uncertainty

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

India’s steel industry is facing renewed pressure from an influx of low-cost Chinese steel, with imported prices undercutting domestic rates by as much as 12%. This aggressive pricing has sparked alarm within the industry, threatening the profitability and sustainability of Indian steel producers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises already operating on