South India State News

Bengaluru Metro Sees 10% Drop in Ridership; Fare Reduction Unlikely

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2025

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro has reported a 10% decrease in daily ridership following a recent fare hike. Despite the decline, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has stated that it will not consider rationalizing fare slabs at this time. Impact of Fare Increase on Metro Ridership On February 10, the first weekday after the fare […]

International

PM Modi’s US Visit: Meeting with President Trump at White House

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Washington, D.C., following his two-day visit to France, where he co-chaired the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron. Upon arrival, Modi was warmly received by President Macron in Marseille, where the two leaders shared a cordial embrace before Modi departed for the United States.

Economy National

New Income Tax Bill 2025 Introduced in Parliament

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Income Tax Bill 2025 in Parliament, marking a significant step towards tax reforms in India. The proposed legislation aims to replace the Income Tax Act of 1961 with a more structured and modern framework, enhancing compliance and transparency. Key Features of the Income Tax Bill 2025 The new bill […]

Law & Order

Supreme Court Grants Alimony Rights in Void Marriages

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2025

The Supreme Court rules that spouses in void marriages can seek alimony under the Hindu Marriage Act, ensuring financial security.

Trade

India Develops Sanctions-Proof Supply Chain for Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2025

Indian oil refiners are restructuring supply chains, creating new entities, and exploring alternative payment methods to maintain Russian crude imports amid tightening international sanctions.

Uncategorized

Russia Develops Plasma Engine Prototype for Mars Missions

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2025

Russian scientists unveil a prototype plasma engine that could reduce Mars travel time from nearly a year to just 30 to 60 days, revolutionizing space travel.

Uncategorized

Four More Nations Show Interest in India’s BrahMos Missile

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2025

UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Vietnam express interest in India’s BrahMos missile after its successful sale to the Philippines and ongoing talks with Indonesia.

Industry

Zero Tariffs Could Boost India’s Competitiveness in Semiconductor Manufacturing: U.S. Semiconductor Industry Association

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2025

The U.S. Semiconductor Industry Association emphasizes that eliminating tariffs on semiconductor components and equipment is essential for India to enhance its global competitiveness in chip manufacturing.

International

Kremlin Rejects Ukraine’s Proposal for Territorial Swap

By BPN News Desk February 12, 2025

The Kremlin has firmly rejected Ukraine’s proposal to exchange occupied Ukrainian territories for areas in Russia’s Kursk region currently under Kyiv’s control. The response underscores Moscow’s unwavering stance on territorial disputes amid the ongoing conflict. Russia Rules Out Territorial Exchange Ukraine had suggested a possible exchange of territories as a step toward

International

Zuckerberg Reveals Blasphemy Case Threat in Pakistan

By BPN News Desk February 12, 2025

In a recent interview on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ podcast, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared a harrowing experience involving a blasphemy accusation in Pakistan due to content posted on Facebook. He recounted an incident where an individual attempted to have him sentenced to death in Pakistan over a user’s depiction of Prophet Mohammed, which was […]