South India State News

EPS May Meet PM Modi During Tamil Nadu Visit on April 6

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

AIADMK general secretary and Tamil Nadu’s leader of opposition, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the latter’s visit to the state on April 6. The Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate the newly reconstructed Pamban railway bridge, located off the Rameswaram coast, as part of his official engagement […]

International

China Continues ‘Strait Thunder-2025A’ Military Drills Around Taiwan

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

China has ramped up its military activities near Taiwan with a new series of large-scale drills under the code name “Strait Thunder-2025A.” The exercises, launched in the central and southern sections of the Taiwan Strait, are being conducted by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and involve its army, navy, air force, and rocket units in […]

International

Rising U.S. Tariffs May Hit Indian Export Demand Soon

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

The Indian government is preparing for potential disruptions in export demand following the United States’ decision to implement reciprocal tariffs. With the announcement of new levies taking effect immediately, concerns are mounting that Indian exports to the U.S. could suffer a short-term decline. Officials are currently assessing the scope and implications of

National

Uttarakhand Waqf Board Chairman Criticizes Opposition to Waqf Amendment Bill

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

Uttarakhand Waqf Board Chairman Shadab Shams has launched a scathing attack on those opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, branding them as “political Muslims” aligned with parties such as Congress, Samajwadi Party (SP), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and Janata Dal. According to Shams, these political factions have exploited Waqf properties for decades and are now […]

International

U.S. Health Agencies Face Massive Layoffs Under New Administration Policy

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

The Trump administration has launched a sweeping round of layoffs across major U.S. health agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), removing thousands of employees as part of a broader plan to shrink the federal health workforce. The cuts were announced by Health Secretary Robert […]

Government Policies National

CNG Prices Set to Rise Following Government’s 4% Increase in APM Gas Rates

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2025

The price of compressed natural gas (CNG) is expected to go up starting April 1 after the government raised the rate of natural gas supplied from old fields under the Administered Price Mechanism (APM). The APM gas price has been increased by 4%, moving from $6.50 to $6.75 per million British thermal units (MMBtu). CNG […]

State News West India

Maharashtra Approves E-Bike Taxi Services with Specific Conditions

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2025

The Maharashtra state cabinet has given the green light to launch electric bike (e-bike) taxi services across urban areas, including Mumbai. This move aims to provide affordable, eco-friendly transportation for short-distance commutes while creating substantial employment opportunities. The policy is expected to generate around 20,000 jobs, with approximately 10,000

Business Finance

CBDT Recovers ₹92,400 Crore in Outstanding Taxes Ahead of Fiscal Year-End

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2025

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has recovered ₹92,400 crore in outstanding taxes up to March 15, 2025, in a major push to meet revenue targets before the financial year ends. This aggressive recovery drive has brought in ₹67,711 crore from corporate tax dues, ₹23,536 crore from personal income tax, and ₹1,100 crore from […]

International

Congress Warns of Risks in Bangladesh-China Engagement for India’s Northeast

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2025

The Indian National Congress has raised concerns regarding Bangladesh’s recent overtures to China, suggesting that such developments could pose security risks to India’s Northeast region. The apprehension centers around the potential for increased Chinese influence in areas adjacent to India’s northeastern states, which could have strategic and security

International

Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 2,700; Expected to Exceed 3,000

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2025

A catastrophic 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar on March 28 has left a trail of devastation, with the official death toll rising to over 2,700. Rescue teams continue to search through rubble in what remains of flattened towns and villages, and the toll is expected to exceed 3,000 in the coming days as […]