National

Gyanesh Kumar Appointed as India’s New Chief Election Commissioner

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2025

In a significant development, Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, succeeding Rajiv Kumar, who retired on February 17, 2025. Kumar, a 1988-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Kerala cadre, brings a wealth of experience to the Election Commission of India (ECI). Background and Career Highlights […]

Science Space & Astronomy

India’s First Private PSLV to Launch TDS-1, Testing 35 Innovations

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2025

India is set to mark a significant milestone in its space journey as its first privately-operated Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) prepares to launch the Technology Demonstration Satellite-1 (TDS-1). This mission will serve as a crucial testbed for 35 new technologies that could shape the future of space exploration. Private PSLV to Spearhead Innovation “ISRO

National

Congress Calls PM Modi Weak Over Sikh Immigrants Issue

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2025

The Congress party has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a “weak PM” after reports emerged of Sikh immigrants arriving in India from the United States without their turbans and patkas. The deportation of Sikh immigrants has sparked outrage, with many questioning the government’s response to the treatment of Sikhs abroad. Sikh

National

Sanjeev Sanyal Criticizes USAID Amid Funding Allegations

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2025

Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, has criticized the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) following allegations that the agency misused funds intended to influence Indian voters. These allegations have sparked significant debate regarding foreign involvement in India’s internal affairs. Allegations

International

Over 500 Nepali Students Leave KIIT After Campus Unrest

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2025

More than 500 Nepali students have been forced to leave KIIT University following escalating tensions on campus. The unrest stems from a tragic incident involving the suicide of a Nepali student, which led to security concerns and disturbances within the institution. Rising Tensions After Student’s Suicide The situation at KIIT University worsened after reports of […]

State News West India

FIR Filed Against ‘India’s Got Latent’ Cast in Maharashtra

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2025

An FIR has been registered against all members of comedian Samay Raina’s show India’s Got Latent in Maharashtra. The legal action follows allegations that certain content in the show was controversial and offensive. Legal Action Over Controversial Content Authorities in Maharashtra have taken legal steps against the show’s cast after complaints were raised

International

Singapore’s Pritam Singh Fined for Perjury in Parliament

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2025

Indian-origin politician Pritam Singh has been fined SGD 14,000 for perjury in Singapore. The ruling was delivered following an investigation into false statements made in Parliament. False Statements Lead to Legal Consequences The case against Singh stems from a controversy involving misleading statements in the Singaporean Parliament. Authorities found that he had made

International

South Korea Suspends Local Operations of Chinese AI App

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2025

South Korea has taken action against the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) application DeepSeek, suspending its local operations. Authorities cited concerns regarding data security and regulatory compliance as primary reasons for the move. Concerns Over Data Security and Compliance The decision to halt DeepSeek’s services in South Korea stems from growing apprehensions

Business Trade

Gold Prices Drop ₹1,200 After Hitting Record High

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2025

Gold prices in India saw a sharp decline of ₹1,200 per 10 grams, bringing the price down to ₹88,200 after hitting an all-time high. The drop follows fluctuations in the international market, with global gold rates showing signs of correction. Global Market Trends Impacting Gold Rates The recent price dip comes amid shifting global market […]

International

Keir Starmer Signals Willingness to Deploy Troops to Ukraine

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2025

In a bold statement, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared that he is prepared to send British military forces to Ukraine if necessary. This announcement comes as the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues to escalate, drawing attention from global leaders about their roles in offering support. A Firm Stand on Supporting Ukraine Starmer […]