Business Industry

India’s First Indigenous Semiconductor Chip Set for 2025 Production

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2025

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced that India’s inaugural indigenous semiconductor chip is slated for production by 2025. This declaration was made during the ‘Global Investors Summit 2025’ in Bhopal, where Vaishnaw participated via video conference. Advancements in Semiconductor Manufacturing India has

Law & Order National

Centre Opposes Lifetime Election Ban for Convicted Politicians

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2025

The Union Government has submitted a counter-affidavit to the Supreme Court, opposing a petition that seeks to impose a lifetime ban on politicians convicted of criminal offenses from contesting elections. The government contends that determining the duration of electoral disqualification falls exclusively within the legislative domain and should be decided by Parliament.

AI & Robotics Technology

Meta Considers $200 Billion Investment in AI Data Center Campus

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2025

Meta Platforms is reportedly exploring the construction of a new data center campus dedicated to its artificial intelligence (AI) projects, with potential costs exceeding $200 billion. The company is considering locations in Louisiana, Wyoming, or Texas, and senior leaders have visited potential sites this month. Meta’s Strategic Expansion in AI Infrastructure This

Defence National

GE Proposes Advanced F414 Engine for India’s AMCA Mk2

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2025

At the recent Aero India 2025 airshow in Bengaluru, GE Aerospace unveiled its proposal to supply an advanced variant of the F414 engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk2. The company expressed its readiness to collaborate with India’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) to develop a more powerful engine core tailored to the […]

International

Ukraine’s Reconstruction Needs Escalate to $524 Billion Amid Ongoing Conflict

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2025

Ukraine’s reconstruction and recovery costs have surged to an estimated $524 billion, marking a sharp rise from last year’s projection of $486 billion. This assessment, covering damages until December 31, indicates widespread destruction across critical sectors, with housing, transport, energy, commerce, and education being the most severely affected. The prolonged

Business Industry

Beverage Industry Considers Legal Action Over Recycled PET Mandate

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2025

Leading beverage manufacturers are contemplating legal measures in response to a government directive mandating the use of packaging bottles composed of 30% recycled food-grade rigid plastic by April 1. Industry giants such as Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Bisleri, and Parle Agro express concerns over the feasibility of this timeline, citing insufficient infrastructure and recycling

Defence National

BSF Neutralizes Pakistani Intruder at Pathankot Border

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2025

In the early hours of Wednesday, vigilant Border Security Force (BSF) personnel neutralized a Pakistani intruder attempting to cross the International Border (IB) near Pathankot, Punjab. The incident occurred at the Tashpatan Border Out Post (BOP), where troops observed suspicious movement from the Pakistani side. Despite being challenged, the individual continued

North India State News

Supreme Court Overturns Allahabad HC’s Directive on Government Officials’ Medical Treatment

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2025

In a significant ruling on February 25, the Supreme Court nullified an order issued by the Allahabad High Court that mandated government officials in Uttar Pradesh to obtain medical treatment solely from government-run hospitals. The High Court’s 2018 directive aimed to enhance the condition of state-run medical facilities by requiring public servants to utilize them

Business Industry

Assam’s Semiconductor Plant Spurs Investment and Infrastructure Growth

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2025

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the semiconductor plant in Assam’s Morigaon district has catalyzed the creation of a comprehensive ecosystem, drawing investment interests from multiple countries. Speaking at a session on semiconductors, the Minister for Railways, Electronics, and Information Technology highlighted that the establishment of the

International

Pakistan and Bangladesh Initiate Direct Rice Trade

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2025

In a significant development, Pakistan and Bangladesh have commenced direct government-to-government trade, marking a new chapter in their bilateral relations. This initiative begins with Bangladesh importing 50,000 tonnes of rice from Pakistan, as confirmed by Ziauddin Ahmed, a senior official at Bangladesh’s food ministry. He stated, “For the first time we