Government Policies National

RBI Overhauls KYC Rules to Simplify Onboarding and Updates

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India has rolled out significant reforms to its Know Your Customer (KYC) framework, aiming to make the process more accessible, technology-friendly, and inclusive. The move is part of a broader initiative to modernise financial compliance without compromising on regulatory safeguards. Multiple Onboarding Options As per the revised guidelines announced

International

Iran-Israel Conflict Triggers Oil Price Surge, Puts Refiners and Shipping Lanes on Alert

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

A sharp escalation in the Iran–Israel conflict has rattled global energy markets, sending crude oil prices soaring and triggering concerns over the security of vital shipping routes. On June 13, as Israeli strikes reportedly targeted Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure, benchmark oil prices surged over 12%, with Brent crude hovering around $78 per barrel and […]

National

CEC Gyanesh Kumar Reaffirms India’s Electoral Roll Transparency

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar strongly defended the credibility and transparency of India’s electoral roll system during his address at the Stockholm International Conference on Electoral Integrity. His remarks came amid growing domestic scrutiny over voter data handling and alleged irregularities, including recent allegations raised by opposition figures

Technology

India Issues Urgent Security Alert for MediaTek-Powered Devices

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

India’s national cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, has issued a high-severity alert for millions of devices powered by MediaTek chipsets, warning users to immediately update their firmware and adopt safe usage practices. The vulnerabilities, found across multiple MediaTek processor lines, affect smartphones, smart TVs, Wi-Fi routers, tablets, laptops, and a wide array of IoT

International

India‑Israel Arms Trade Soars 33‑Fold to $185 Million in 10 Years

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

India’s arms trade with Israel has surged nearly 33 times over the past decade, growing from just $5.6 million in 2015 to a substantial $185 million in 2024. This dramatic escalation highlights the deepening strategic and defence partnership between the two nations, even as Israel’s overall exports to India have shown a declining trend in […]

Asia International

India Condemns Attack on Tagore’s Home in Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

India has strongly condemned the vandalism of Rabindranath Tagore’s ancestral home in Sirajganj, Bangladesh, describing the act as “despicable” and an assault on the legacy of tolerance and cultural inclusiveness that the Nobel laureate represented. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) termed the attack a “disgrace” and expressed serious concern over what it described as

National

Air India Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Phuket Over Bomb Threat

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

An Air India flight from Phuket to New Delhi was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff on June 13, after a bomb threat note was discovered in the aircraft’s lavatory. The incident came just a day after a fatal Air India crash in Ahmedabad, adding to heightened concerns over aviation safety. Incident […]

Agriculture National

India Defends Wheat Export Ban at WTO Amid Price Concerns

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

India has officially reaffirmed its decision to continue the wheat export ban at the World Trade Organization (WTO), citing persistent global price volatility and the need to ensure domestic food security. First imposed in May 2022, the restriction remains classified under WTO norms as a shift from “free” to “prohibited,” with India asserting the ban […]

International

Kim Jong Un Pledges Full Support to Putin on Russia Day

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed his unwavering support for Russia, describing President Vladimir Putin as his “dearest comrade” in a personal message delivered on Russia Day. The statement, part of a growing pattern of diplomatic and military engagement between the two nations, praised the strength of what Kim termed a “genuine relationship […]

Cricket Sports

Gautam Gambhir Flies Home Amid Family Emergency

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has flown back to India from England after a sudden family emergency involving his mother. The development comes just days ahead of the highly anticipated five-Test series between India and England, with Gambhir having traveled early to oversee preparations, including the India A vs England Lions fixture. Gambhir Leaves Mid-Tour […]