Economy National

FPIs Pull ₹25,544 Cr from G-Secs Despite Index Inclusion

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn ₹25,544 crore from Indian government securities under the Fully Accessible Route (FAR) in the first quarter of FY26. This sharp sell-off comes at a time when Indian bonds are gaining recognition globally through their inclusion in key emerging market bond indices. The withdrawal marks the first major outflow since […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Cancels Bail of TMC Workers Over Post-Poll Assault

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has revoked the bail granted to six Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers accused of launching a violent assault on a family aligned with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during the 2021 West Bengal assembly elections. The apex court described the act as an intentional attempt to punish […]

Business Industry

Chinese Smartphone Firms Ramp Up Indian Manufacturing

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

Chinese smartphone brands operating in India are rapidly increasing local production by partnering with Indian contract manufacturers such as Dixon Technologies and Bhagwati Products (Micromax). This strategic realignment comes amid growing regulatory scrutiny and a quiet push by the Indian government to localize more value addition. Although these Chinese brands already

Defence National

Reliance Infra Achieves Milestone in Indigenous 155mm Shells

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

Reliance Infrastructure has become the first private Indian company to successfully design and develop next-generation 155mm artillery ammunition. This achievement is a major milestone in India’s efforts to build self-reliant defense capabilities and reduce dependence on imports. The project was developed under the Design-cum-Production Partner (DcPP) initiative, in

Breaking Down The News Opinion

Breaking Down the News: Chinese Nationals Charged for Smuggling Dangerous Crop Fungus Into U.S.

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

In a development with potential national security and agricultural implications, two Chinese nationals have been charged by the United States Department of Justice for allegedly smuggling a dangerous biological pathogen into the country. The pathogen, Fusarium graminearum, is a toxic fungus known to cause “head blight” in cereal crops such as wheat, barley, maize, and […]

Law & Order National

CJI Gavai Urges Judges to Avoid Post-Retirement Government Roles

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R. Gavai has issued a strong caution to members of the judiciary, advising them to refrain from accepting government positions or contesting elections immediately after retirement. According to him, such moves could seriously damage the credibility and neutrality of the judiciary in the eyes of the public. Addressing a […]

International

Mongolian PM Resigns Amid Corruption Protests

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

Mongolia is grappling with political instability following the resignation of Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene. The decision came after he lost a parliamentary vote of confidence, securing only 44 of the required 64 votes. This political upheaval was precipitated by widespread public protests over allegations of corruption involving his family. The protests,

National Politics

Congress Criticizes Modi’s Absence from G7 Summit

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

The Indian National Congress has sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s anticipated absence from the upcoming G7 Summit in Canada, describing it as a significant diplomatic setback for India. The summit, scheduled to take place from June 15 to 17 in Kananaskis, Alberta, will gather leaders from major global economies to discuss pressing international

Law & Order National

Punjab YouTuber Jasbir Singh Arrested for Alleged Espionage

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

In a significant development, Punjab Police’s State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) arrested Jasbir Singh, a popular YouTuber from Mahlan village in Rupnagar district, on June 4, 2025. Singh, known for his channel “Jaan Mahal” with over 1.1 million subscribers, is accused of involvement in a Pakistan-backed espionage network. Authorities allege that Singh

International

Quad Ministers to Meet in Washington Before India Summit

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

In a key diplomatic development, foreign ministers from the Quad nations—India, the United States, Japan, and Australia—are expected to meet in Washington in the final week of June or early July. The meeting is aimed at clearing the decks for the next Quad Leaders’ Summit, which will be hosted by India later this year. The […]