Automobile Electric Vehicles

India Cuts EV Import Duty to 15% for Local Manufacturing Push

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

In a bid to accelerate its transition to electric mobility and attract global automotive investments, the Indian government has rolled out a new electric vehicle (EV) policy that sharply reduces import duties for companies willing to commit to domestic manufacturing. The move is part of India’s broader strategy to become a competitive global hub for […]

Law & Order National

Sharmistha Panoli Denied Bail, Calcutta HC Seeks Case Diary

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

The Calcutta High Court has refused interim bail to Sharmistha Panoli, a 22-year-old law student and social media influencer, who was arrested for allegedly making derogatory remarks against a religious community in connection with a video about Operation Sindoor. The incident has stirred both legal scrutiny and public debate over the limits of free speech […]

Law & Order National

SC: Making Laws Not Contempt, Legislatures Within Rights

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

In a ruling that upholds the constitutional separation of powers, the Supreme Court of India has stated that the mere act of law-making by Parliament or state legislatures cannot be construed as contempt of court. The clarification came while hearing a contempt petition linked to the Chhattisgarh government’s response to a 2011 Supreme Court order […]

Law & Order National

Punjab Man Arrested for Spying for ISI, Linked to Hafiz Saeed

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

In a major breakthrough under Operation Sindoor, Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence Wing has arrested a man from Tarn Taran district for allegedly spying for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The suspect is accused of leaking sensitive Indian Army information, and his connections to high-profile Pakistani terror operatives have raised alarm across

International

Jaish Commander Abdul Aziz Found Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

In a significant development for regional counter-terrorism efforts, senior Jaish-e-Mohammed commander Abdul Aziz Esar has been found dead under mysterious circumstances in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. The news has triggered speculation and intrigue, given Aziz’s long-standing role in operational planning and indoctrination within the Pakistan-based terror network. Aziz was

Law & Order National

Calcutta HC Denies Bail to Sharmistha Panoli in Operation Sindoor Case

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

The Calcutta High Court has refused interim bail to 22-year-old law student and influencer Sharmistha Panoli, who was arrested for her controversial remarks linked to Operation Sindoor. The case has stirred national attention, as it now sits at the intersection of free speech, religion, and judicial restraint. Court Upholds Limits on Free Speech During the […]

Economy National

RBI Says 98.26% of ₹2000 Notes Returned After Withdrawal

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has confirmed that 98.26% of ₹2000 denomination banknotes have been returned to the banking system, nearly two years after their withdrawal was announced in May 2023. From a peak circulation of ₹3.56 lakh crore, only ₹6,181 crore worth of ₹2000 notes remained in circulation as of 31 May 2025. […]

National

Almatti Dam Row: Karnataka Defends Height Increase Amid Maharashtra Objection

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

Tensions have resurfaced between Karnataka and Maharashtra over the proposed increase in the height of the Almatti Dam from 519 meters to 524 meters. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has confirmed that the state will escalate the issue to the Prime Minister and the Union Jal Shakti Minister, firmly backing the move as a […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Buzzing Into Oblivion: What Russia’s UVB-76 Tells Us About the World’s Sleepwalk Into Nuclear Madness

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

There was a time when the faint buzz of a Soviet-era shortwave signal sent chills down the spines of Cold War analysts. That sound — mechanical, monotonous, and ceaseless — belonged to UVB-76, nicknamed “The Buzzer.” It was mysterious, it was ominous, and above all, it was never silent. But now, in 2025, that static […]

Business

Microsoft Lays Off 300 More Employees in Continued Restructuring

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

Microsoft has initiated another round of layoffs, terminating over 300 employees just weeks after it let go of approximately 6,000 workers in May. This latest wave of job cuts comes as part of a broader restructuring plan aimed at realigning the company’s workforce with evolving strategic priorities, particularly in artificial intelligence and cloud-based solutions. The