External Affairs

US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance to Visit India This Month

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2025

United States Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to visit India later this month, accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance. This trip marks Vice President Vance’s second international journey since assuming office, following his recent visits to France and Germany. Usha Vance, whose parents emigrated from India to the United States in the late 1970s, […]

Government Policies

India’s Kavach 4.0: Revolutionizing Rail Safety with Indigenous Technology

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2025

India’s rail safety landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of Kavach 4.0, an advanced version of the indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system. Developed by the Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO) in collaboration with industry partners, Kavach aims to enhance train safety by preventing collisions,

Law & Order

Delhi Court Orders FIR Against Arvind Kejriwal Over Alleged Public Property Defacement

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2025

A Delhi court has directed the police to register a First Information Report (FIR) against former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and others for allegedly defacing public property by installing unauthorized hoardings in Dwarka in 2019. The complaint, filed by Shiv Kumar Saxena, accused Kejriwal, former MLA Gulab Singh, and ex-Dwarka councilor Nitika Sharma of misusing […]

National

Parliamentary Panel Urges Expedited Census and Rohingya Deportation

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2025

A parliamentary panel has urged the Indian government to expedite the national Census, which has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to take decisive action regarding the deportation of Rohingya refugees residing in the country. The panel emphasized the importance of conducting the Census at the earliest opportunity, as it plays a crucial […]

Telecom

Airtel Partners with SpaceX to Launch Starlink Satellite Internet Services in India

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2025

Bharti Airtel collaborates with Elon Musk's SpaceX to introduce Starlink's satellite internet services in India, aiming to enhance connectivity, especially in remote areas, pending regulatory approvals.

Government Policies

Railways (Amendment) Bill Passed Amid Opposition’s ‘Sarkarikaran’ Concerns

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2025

On March 10, 2025, the Rajya Sabha passed the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, amid significant opposition criticism. The bill aims to repeal the Indian Railway Board Act of 1905 and integrate its provisions into the Railways Act of 1989, thereby streamlining the legislative framework governing Indian Railways. Opposition members expressed concerns that this legislative

International

Mauritius Honors PM Modi with Highest Civilian Award

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Mauritius' highest civilian award, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean, during his visit, marking the 21st international accolade bestowed upon him.

International

US Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard to Visit India

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2025

Tulsi Gabbard, the United States Director of National Intelligence (DNI), is set to visit India as part of a multi-nation tour focused on strengthening strategic alliances in the Indo-Pacific region. The visit is expected to enhance intelligence cooperation, security discussions, and diplomatic ties between the two nations. Gabbard’s Indo-Pacific Tour Announcing her

Environment Pollution

Delhi Tops Global Pollution Rankings; 13 Indian Cities Among World’s 20 Most Polluted

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2025

A recent global air quality report has revealed that 13 out of the world’s 20 most polluted cities are in India, with Delhi ranking as the most polluted capital. This alarming revelation underscores the escalating air pollution crisis, affecting millions across the country. Delhi’s Alarming Pollution Levels Delhi’s air quality has deteriorated

State News West India

Maharashtra Cuts Ladki Bahin Yojana Funds Amid Rising Debt

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2025

The Maharashtra government has significantly reduced the budget allocation for its welfare initiative, the Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, due to mounting state debt and a growing revenue deficit. In the 2025-26 budget, the scheme’s allocation has been slashed by ₹10,000 crore, reducing it from ₹46,000 crore to ₹36,000 crore. Rising State Debt Maharashtra’s