Law & Order National

SC Says Pahalgam Cannot Be Ignored in J&K Statehood Case

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

The Supreme Court has directed the central government to respond to a petition seeking the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, stressing that recent ground realities — like events in Pahalgam — must not be overlooked. Court Highlights Regional Concerns During the hearing, the bench led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod […]

Science Space & Astronomy

India Approves $135M Private Satellite Data Project

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

The Indian government has approved the country’s first private satellite imaging project, with a total investment of around $135 million (approximately ₹1,200 crore). The initiative aims to build a constellation of 12 indigenous Earth observation satellites. Consortium Still Finalizing Funding A consortium led by the Bengaluru-based space startup Pixxel — including

Business Finance

RBI to Clear Cheques Within Hours from October 4

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a major reform to slash cheque clearing times. Starting October 4, cheques will be scanned, presented, and processed within hours instead of the current two-day cycle. What Will Change Under the new system, cheques submitted during the 10 AM to 4 PM presentation window will be continuously […]

International

US–Pakistan Ties Seen as Short-Term, Diplomat Says

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

Former diplomat Vikas Swarup has described the United States’ renewed engagement with Pakistan as a short-term, tactical arrangement driven more by financial interests than long-term strategic alignment. A Tactical Shift Swarup, a former High Commissioner to Canada, pointed to growing U.S.–Pakistan ties as predominantly motivated by the Trump and Witkoff

Celebrity News Entertainment

Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra Booked in ₹60-Crore Fraud Case

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband, businessman Raj Kundra, have been booked by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police in an alleged Rs 60.48 crore fraud case. Allegations Against the Couple Businessman Deepak Kothari claims he provided funds to the couple’s defunct company, Best Deal TV Pvt Ltd, between 2015 and […]

International

Russia Limits WhatsApp, Telegram Voice Calls

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

Russian authorities have imposed partial restrictions on voice calls via WhatsApp and Telegram, citing concerns that the foreign-owned platforms are being used for criminal purposes and failing to comply with local laws. Scope of Restrictions The communications regulator confirmed that only voice call functions are affected — text messaging and other features remain fully

South India State News

3.1-Magnitude Quake Jolts Qutbullapur in Telangana

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

Early Thursday morning, a mild earthquake measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale was recorded near Qutbullapur village in Vikarabad district, Telangana. The tremor struck at approximately 3:56 a.m. and lasted only a few seconds. Quake Details The National Centre for Seismology reported the epicentre in farmland west of Qutbullapur, at an estimated depth of 10 […]

National

Leaders Pay Tribute on Partition Remembrance Day

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

India observed Partition Horrors Remembrance Day today, with key national leaders paying tribute to the millions affected by the 1947 division. The solemn occasion marked reflection on one of the darkest chapters in the nation’s history. Tributes from Top Leaders Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the Partition as a “tragic chapter” and honoured the strength […]

Business

Infosys to Buy 75% Stake in Versent for Rs 1,300 Cr

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

Infosys has announced that it will acquire a 75% stake in Australia’s Versent Group, a cloud-services subsidiary of Telstra, for approximately AUD 233.3 million (around Rs 1,300 crore). The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the second half of fiscal 2026. Terms of the Deal Under the agreement, Infosys […]

Business Finance

ICICI Bank Cuts Minimum Balance After Customer Backlash

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

Following widespread public criticism, ICICI Bank has significantly rolled back its earlier plan to raise the minimum average balance (MAB) requirements for new savings accounts across India. What Changed Initially, from August 1, the bank had increased the MAB for metro and urban areas from Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000 — a fivefold hike. Semi-urban […]