North India State News

PM Modi Directs Amit Shah to Visit Pahalgam Following Terror Attack

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

In the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has instructed Union Home Minister Amit Shah to personally visit the site and take full charge of the situation. The move comes amid national outrage and grief over the killing of more than 25 tourists in one of […]

North India State News

Pahalgam Terror Attack: Over 25 Tourists Killed in Jammu and Kashmir

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

On April 22, 2025, a horrific terrorist attack shook the scenic region of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir when armed militants opened fire on a group of tourists near the popular Baisaran meadow. The attack left over 25 people dead and several others seriously injured, marking one of the deadliest civilian-targeted assaults in the region […]

National

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Advocates ‘One Temple, One Well, One Cremation Ground’ for Social Unity

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, during his ongoing five-day visit to Aligarh, urged swayamsevaks to work toward greater social cohesion across caste lines. Addressing gatherings at two separate shakhas, he emphasized the principle of “one temple, one well, and one cremation ground” as a framework for promoting inclusivity and unity within Hindu society. Emphasis on

International

India and U.S. Aim to Finalize First Phase of Trade Deal by Fall 2025

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stated that India and the United States are moving steadily toward concluding the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement by fall 2025. Addressing the Indian community in San Francisco, she underlined that resolving reciprocal tariff issues remains a central part of the negotiation framework. Strategic Engagements and High-Level

State News West India

Anurag Kashyap Apologizes for Remarks About Brahmin Community

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has issued a formal apology after facing widespread backlash for his recent comments concerning the Brahmin community. In a public statement posted on Instagram, Kashyap admitted that his remarks were made in a moment of anger and deeply regretted the hurt they caused. Apology and Acknowledgement Kashyap acknowledged that he “forgot his […]

North India State News

Terrorist Attack in Pahalgam Leaves One Dead, Multiple Tourists Injured

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

On April 22, 2025, a terrorist attack occurred in the Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir. Gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists, resulting in the death of one individual and injuries to at least 12 others. The injured were promptly evacuated to local hospitals, with some in critical condition. The […]

Business Industry

JSW Energy Launches ₹16,000 Cr Salboni Power Plant and Industrial Park

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

JSW Energy has officially commenced construction of a 1,600 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant in Salboni, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. This ₹16,000 crore project, comprising two units of 800 MW each, represents the company’s largest greenfield initiative to date and the most significant private-sector thermal power project in the state.​ The

Business Trade

US Pressures India to Grant Amazon, Walmart Full E-Commerce Access

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

The United States is intensifying its efforts to secure comprehensive market access for American e-commerce giants Amazon and Walmart in India’s burgeoning $125 billion online retail sector. This initiative is a focal point in the ongoing bilateral trade negotiations between the two nations, which also encompass discussions on tariffs, food, and automotive sectors.​

National

VP Dhankhar Asserts Parliamentary Supremacy, Cites Justice HR Khanna

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has once again stirred debate over the balance of power between the judiciary and legislature by strongly reiterating his belief in the supremacy of Parliament. Speaking at an event at Delhi University’s Campus Law Centre, Dhankhar emphasized that the Indian Constitution places Parliament at the center of the democratic framework,

South India State News

BJP Secures TDP Support for Andhra Rajya Sabha Bypoll

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured the support of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election in Andhra Pradesh, scheduled for May 9. The bypoll was necessitated by the resignation of YSR Congress Party member Vijayasai Reddy, who stepped down in January before the end of his term in June […]