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

Business

Tata Steel Net Profit Surges Over Fourfold In Q2

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

Tata Steel Limited reported a consolidated net profit of ₹3,183 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, up more than four-times from ₹759 crore in the same quarter last year. This strong performance was driven by higher revenues from its Indian operations and improved profitability in its overseas units. Revenue And Operational Highlights Revenue […]

International

New H-1B Policy: “Train Americans, Then Go Home”

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, outlined a new direction under President Donald Trump’s administration for the H‑1B visa programme. He said the visas will now be more temporary in nature—bringing in highly skilled foreign professionals for a limited period so that they can train American workers in industries like ship-building and semiconductors, after which they

International

Pakistan Army Chief Granted Lifelong Immunity in Constitutional Amendment

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

Pakistan’s parliament has approved the 27th Constitutional Amendment, granting sweeping powers and lifetime legal immunity to the country’s army chief, Asim Munir. Under the new law, Munir will hold the newly created post of Chief of Defence Forces, giving him formal command over the army, navy and air force. The amendment also ensures that once […]