National Politics

BJP Accuses Congress Of “Giving Cover-Fire” To Terrorists

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

In the wake of a car explosion near the Red Fort in New Delhi, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Indian National Congress of “giving cover-fire” to terrorists. The BJP claims that statements made by senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram — particularly his criticism of the government’s “discreet silence” on the rise of […]

National

Preliminary Report Does Not Blame Pilot In Air India Crash

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has informed the Supreme Court of India that the preliminary investigation into the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) probe of the June 12 crash involving Air India has not attributed fault to the pilot. The aircraft crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, killing around 260 people. The government clarified that […]

International

Bangladesh Can’t Remain In Current State, Says Hasina

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

Sheikh Hasina, the ousted Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has said her country “can’t and won’t remain in this state” and that it “will rise again.” Speaking in an email interview from Delhi, where she is staying, she stressed that her return hinges on the restoration of “participatory democracy” and the conduct of free and fair […]

Health

Children Under 10 File 43% Of Pollution-Linked Insurance Claims

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

Children under the age of ten accounted for 43 percent of all health insurance claims related to air-pollution in India, based on a recent report by an insurance aggregator. The data shows that this age group far outpaces other age brackets in pollution-triggered health issues. Adults aged 31-40 contributed 14 percent of such claims, while […]

Law & Order National

Terror Module Targets High-Profile Sites In India

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

Indian security agencies have uncovered a terror module that allegedly planned attacks on several major public locations, including Ayodhya, India Gate, prominent shopping malls and railway stations across the National Capital Region. Investigators said the group was attempting to plan high-impact strikes capable of causing mass casualties. Arrests have been made in

National

Cabinet Approves ₹45,000 Crore Support for Exporters

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹45,060 crore package to support India’s export sector, which has been under strain due to global headwinds and steep tariffs from the United States. The scheme comprises a ₹25,060 crore six-year “Export Promotion Mission” and a ₹20,000 crore expansion of the “Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters”, aimed at boosting […]

Cricket Sports

Rohit Sharma’s Participation In Vijay Hazare Trophy Still Unconfirmed

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

Mumbai’s chief selector, Sanjay Patil, has confirmed that he has not yet received any communication from former India captain Rohit Sharma regarding his availability for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy. Despite speculation that Sharma might make himself available for the domestic 50-over competition, the Mumbai Cricket Association said no formal confirmation has come

Cricket Sports

Sri Lanka To Continue Pakistan Tour Amid Security Fears

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

A serious suicide bombing near a court in Islamabad that killed 12 people has led to deep security worries for the visiting Sri Lanka national cricket team in Pakistan. Despite several players requesting to leave the tour for safety reasons, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) directed the team to stay and complete the series. The […]

Economy National

Retail Inflation Falls To Record 0.25 % In October

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation slid to just 0.25 % year-on-year in October 2025, marking the lowest reading since the current data series began in 2015. The figure is substantially below the Reserve Bank of India’s target range of 2 %–6 % and signals a marked easing of price pressures. Drivers Of The Decline […]

National

Cabinet Approves Rationalisation of Royalty Rates for Four Critical Minerals

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the revision of royalty rates for four minerals essential to high-tech industries and the green energy transition: graphite, caesium, rubidium and zirconium. The move aims to promote domestic production, reduce import dependency and enhance the country’s supply-chain resilience. Revised Royalty Rates