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National Politics

Lok Sabha Adopts Digital Attendance System

By BPN News Desk
From the upcoming Monsoon Session starting July 21, Lok Sabha MPs will mark attendance electronically from their seats, rather than signing in at lobby registers. The new system uses Multimedia Devices (MMDs) installed at each seat to streamline the process. Speaker Aims To Reduce Lobby Congestion Speaker Om Birla has driven the change to reduce […]
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Business Finance

PSBs’ Sub‑Prime Lending Rises With Govt Backing

By BPN News Desk
Public sector banks (PSBs) in India are seeing a steady rise in sub‑prime lending, driven by increased reliance on government-backed credit guarantee schemes. These loans are primarily extended to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), startups, and low-income individual borrowers who typically lack sufficient collateral or formal credit history. Credit Confidence
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International

India Gears Up as US Tariffs Boost Exports

By BPN News Desk
India is set to benefit from higher U.S. import duties on countries like China, Canada, and Mexico, says NITI Aayog. A recent report shows that in 22 of the top 30 product categories, India’s goods are now more competitive in the U.S. market due to tariff differences—covering sectors like chemicals, textiles, electronics, seafood, and pharmaceuticals. […]
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National

DGCA Orders Boeing Fuel Switch Checks

By BPN News Desk
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed all Indian airlines operating Boeing 787 and select Boeing 737 aircraft to inspect the fuel control switch locking mechanism by July 21, 2025. This action follows a recent investigation into the Air India Flight 171 crash, where both engines lost power shortly after takeoff due to […]
Business

Pune’s Cafe Goodluck Licence Suspended

By BPN News Desk
Pune’s iconic Cafe Goodluck has had its food licence temporarily suspended by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) following a viral video in which a plastic or glass piece was found in a bun maska. The clip, shared online by a customer, prompted immediate health inspections. Inspection Uncovers Hygiene Violations FDA inspectors visited the […]
International

Quad, 15 Nations Kick Off Drill In Australia

By BPN News Desk
Australia has launched the 11th edition of Exercise Talisman Sabre, its largest-ever military exercise. More than 35,000 personnel from 19 countries have gathered to train over three weeks in coordinated operations. This includes the Quad nations—India, the US, Japan, and Australia—along with 15 other partners. Wide Geographic Coverage The drills are taking place across