National

Indian EVMs Are Standalone Devices Without Internet or Wi-Fi Connectivity

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reaffirmed that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used in Indian elections are completely offline, standalone systems that are neither connected to the internet nor to any wireless networks like Wi-Fi. This statement comes in light of renewed public discourse and concerns raised over the security and integrity of India’s […]

International

Marco Rubio Hails Tahawwur Rana’s Extradition as a Long Overdue Step Toward Justice

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has welcomed the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India as a long overdue step in the global fight against terrorism. Calling it a “moment of justice,” Rubio emphasized the significance of this development for the victims of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, which claimed 166 lives, including those […]

Business Industry

India’s Electronics Manufacturing Value Addition Surges to 70%, Projected to Reach 90% by FY27

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

India’s electronics manufacturing sector is witnessing unprecedented growth, with value addition climbing from just 30% to 70% over the past few years. The sector is now poised to reach 90% value addition by the fiscal year 2026-27 (FY27), signaling a major leap toward self-reliance and global competitiveness. This remarkable progress is being driven by robust […]

State News West India

Maharashtra Collaborates with Russia’s Rosatom to Develop Thorium-Based Small Modular Reactors

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

In a strategic move towards sustainable energy development, Maharashtra has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom. This collaboration focuses on the joint development of thorium-based Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), marking a pioneering step in India’s nuclear energy sector.​ Key Objectives

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 […]