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Why Start-up India Needed a Tata, Not a Token Minister

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

When the government launched Start-up India in 2016, it promised to unleash India’s entrepreneurial spirit. There were speeches, roadshows, glossy brochures, and hashtags. The program was positioned as a visionary leap, with politicians posing as champions of the start-up revolution. But nine years later, the gap between optics and outcomes is glaring. The ₹10,000 crore

International

U.S. to Impose 25% Tariff on Heavy Trucks

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

President Donald Trump announced that starting November 1, 2025, all medium- and heavy-duty trucks imported into the U.S. will be subject to a 25% tariff. The move aims to shield domestic manufacturers from foreign competition. Details of the Tariff Plan Trump made the announcement in a post on his platform, stating the tariff would apply […]

International

Putin, Netanyahu Discuss Gaza Plan and Iran

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call to discuss the progress of Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan and the future of Iran’s nuclear programme. Focus on Gaza Peace Proposal The two leaders exchanged views on the 20-point plan put forward by Trump, which calls for a ceasefire, hostage […]

National

EAM Jaishankar Warns of Tariff Volatility

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar cautioned on Monday that global trade “calculations are being overturned” by rampant tariff volatility, pointing specifically to recent U.S. policy shifts. He stressed that India must be bold, saying it needs to “de-risk our exposures … and yet take risks when necessary.” Tariff Volatility and Its Impact Jaishankar remarked that […]

South India State News

SC Rejects Senthil Balaji’s Plea in Money Laundering Case

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a petition by former Tamil Nadu minister V. Senthil Balaji, seeking expunction of remarks made in an earlier order that had forced him to resign from his post. The court noted the timing and questioned the rationale behind filing the plea after key changes in the bench. […]

International

India Slams Pakistan at UN Over Civilians

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

At the United Nations, India strongly condemned Pakistan over its treatment of civilians, accusing Islamabad of “bombing its own people” and deflecting international scrutiny with “baseless” claims against India. Indian Response at the UN In remarks during a Human Rights Council session, India’s delegate highlighted a recent airstrike in Matre Dara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,

Law & Order National

Arrest Made in Coldrif Cough Syrup Deaths Case

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

Authorities have arrested Dr Praveen Soni, the physician accused of prescribing the cough syrup Coldrif, which is linked to the deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh. Dr. Soni has been suspended from his post pending further inquiry. What the Investigation Found Laboratory tests found dangerously high levels of diethylene glycol (DEG) in Coldrif, far exceeding […]

East India State News

Internet Ban Extended After Cuttack Clashes

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

The Odisha government has extended suspension of internet services in Cuttack until 7 p.m. on October 7, following violent clashes in the city that left over 30 people injured. What Triggered the Ban The clashes erupted in Dargha Bazaar after a religious procession and a VHP bike rally passed through restricted zones. Protests escalated when […]

International

Israel and Hamas Begin Peace Talks in Egypt

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

Israel and Hamas have started indirect negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, centered on a U.S.-backed 20-point plan to end the Gaza conflict. The talks aim to resolve key issues such as a ceasefire, hostage release, and demilitarisation. Progress and Key Sticking Points The first day of discussions ended on a “positive note,” with sources indicating […]

Law & Order National

Advocate Claims Divine Motive in Shoe Attack on CJI

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

Advocate Rakesh Kishore has claimed he harboured no remorse after attempting to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai in Supreme Court. He said he believed he was “driven by divine anger” over comments the CJI made about a Khajuraho temple idol plea. The Incident in Court Around 11:35 a.m., during […]