National PMO

PM Modi Departs for Thailand to Attend BIMSTEC Summit

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a two-day visit to Bangkok, Thailand, to participate in the 6th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit, scheduled for April 3-4, 2025. The summit aims to bolster regional collaboration among member countries, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka,

International

Elon Musk Expected to Step Down from Government Role

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

Donald Trump has reportedly informed members of his Cabinet and inner circle that Elon Musk will soon step down from his role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk has been functioning as a special government employee under a limited appointment, and his term is expected to conclude by late May or early June. […]

North India State News

IAF Jaguar Crash Near Jamnagar Results in Pilot Fatality

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

An Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter aircraft crashed during a routine night training mission near Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Wednesday. The twin-seater aircraft had taken off from the Jamnagar air base when it developed a technical malfunction shortly after becoming airborne. Both pilots ejected from the aircraft, but one of them tragically succumbed to injuries, while […]

Climate Change Environment

Climate Change Could Slash Global Economy by 40%, Study Warns

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

Recent research reveals that the economic impact of climate change may be far greater than previously estimated. If global temperatures rise by 4°C, average global incomes could fall by as much as 40%. This alarming projection challenges earlier models that failed to fully account for the global interconnectedness of economic systems. Unlike past analyses that […]

South India State News

Telangana High Court Stays Tree Felling Near Hyderabad University

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

The Telangana High Court has issued a temporary stay on the clearing of approximately 400 acres of green cover near the University of Hyderabad. This move comes amid rising concerns from citizens and environmentalists about the ecological impact of the government’s development plans for the land. A bench led by the Acting Chief Justice Sujoy […]

International

Trump’s Tariffs Target Developing Nations Amid Global Backlash

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

In a dramatic escalation of U.S. trade policy, President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping new set of tariffs that significantly affect countries across the globe, with developing nations bearing the brunt of the most punishing rates. The plan imposes a blanket 10% tariff on all imports to the United States, while targeting specific nations—especially […]

National

Rajya Sabha Passes Immigration and Foreigners Bill Amid Opposition Walkout

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

The Rajya Sabha has passed the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, amidst a walkout by opposition members from the Congress and Trinamool Congress (TMC), who raised strong objections to the bill’s provisions. The legislation aims to overhaul India’s legal framework governing the entry, stay, and deportation of foreigners, granting the central government significant

Business Trade

U.S. Imposes 26% Tariff on Indian Imports Amid Trade Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

The United States has announced a 26% tariff on imports from India, a move that intensifies trade tensions between the two nations. This decision is part of a broader strategy by the U.S. administration to address trade imbalances and protect domestic industries.​ Background of the Tariff Decision The U.S. administration has been implementing a series […]

Economy National

UPI Transactions Hit Record ₹24.77 Lakh Crore in March 2025

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions in India soared to a record ₹24.77 lakh crore in March 2025, signaling the continued acceleration of digital payment adoption across the country. The surge represents a 12.7% jump from February and a strong 25% increase compared to March 2024. Record UPI Growth in March The volume of transactions also […]

Technology Telecom

BSNL’s Unbilled Infrastructure Sharing Costs Government ₹1,757 Crore: CAG Report

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has identified significant lapses by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) in billing Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited for infrastructure sharing, resulting in a substantial revenue loss for the government.​ BSNL’s Billing Oversight The CAG’s audit uncovered that BSNL did not raise invoices amounting to ₹1,757 crore for the