International

Sri Lanka Releases 14 Indian Fishermen Following Diplomatic Discussions

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2025

Sri Lanka has released 14 Indian fishermen who were detained for allegedly entering Sri Lankan waters, following sustained diplomatic efforts by India. The release comes after a renewed push from Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocating a more humane and collaborative approach to addressing recurring maritime issues between the two nations. The fishermen, who belong to […]

South India State News

MDMK Leader Vaiko Criticizes India-Sri Lanka Defence Cooperation MoU

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2025

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) General Secretary Vaiko has expressed strong opposition to the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation signed between India and Sri Lanka. He asserts that this agreement could have detrimental effects on the Tamil population in Sri Lanka and potentially destabilize regional peace.​ Concerns Over Tamil

Defence National

India Deploys S-400 Near Siliguri Corridor Amid Heightened Regional Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 6, 2025

India has strategically deployed the advanced S-400 Triumf air defense missile system near the Siliguri Corridor, a narrow and critically important strip of land in West Bengal, commonly known as the “Chicken’s Neck.” This corridor connects mainland India to its northeastern states and is flanked by Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and China, making it one of

Business Finance

Rising Health Insurance Costs and GST Prompt Indians to Drop Coverage

By BPN News Desk April 6, 2025

A growing number of Indians are stepping away from the safety net of health insurance as rising premiums, steep Goods and Services Tax (GST), and inconsistent claim approvals make coverage increasingly unaffordable and unreliable. This shift signals a troubling trend in a country where healthcare expenses are on the rise, and insurance should ideally act […]

Business Markets

Foreign Investors Withdraw ₹10,355 Crore from Indian Equities in Early April Amid Tariff Concerns

By BPN News Desk April 6, 2025

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) pulled out a significant ₹10,355 crore from Indian equity markets in the first four trading sessions of April 2025, marking a sharp reversal from the trend observed at the end of March. This outflow comes amid growing concerns over the global economic impact of the United States’ newly announced tariff regime. […]

South India State News

PM Modi Inaugurates New Pamban Bridge, India’s First Vertical Lift Railway Sea Bridge

By BPN News Desk April 6, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the New Pamban Bridge on April 6, 2025, at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, marking the completion of one of India’s most advanced infrastructure projects. The bridge, India’s first vertical lift railway sea bridge, connects Mandapam on the mainland with Rameswaram on Pamban Island and replaces the iconic 1914 structure. This […]

National

President Droupadi Murmu Enacts Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025

By BPN News Desk April 6, 2025

President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025, officially making it law. This legislation introduces a series of key reforms intended to strengthen the management and transparency of Waqf properties across India. The move follows the bill’s recent passage in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha after intense […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Piyush Goyal’s Startup Sermon Exposes Government Hypocrisy

By BPN News Desk April 6, 2025

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s recent remarks on Indian startups have managed to ruffle more feathers than a pigeon in a blender. Speaking at the Startup Mahakumbh 2025, Goyal lamented the state of India’s startup culture, accusing entrepreneurs of indulging in “dukaandari”—a not-so-subtle jab at food delivery apps and gig economy platforms that,

Editorials Opinion

India’s Aimless Opposition: A Democracy Without Dissent

By BPN News Desk April 6, 2025

A democracy without dissent is like biryani without spices—bland, pointless, and ultimately forgettable. India, the world’s largest democracy, proudly conducts elections with military precision and media fanfare. The only missing ingredient in this grand democratic theatre? An opposition that actually opposes. Not performatively. Not selectively. But consistently and

Editorials Opinion

Hyderabad’s Green Massacre: The Telangana Government’s Silent War on Forests and Accountability

By BPN News Desk April 6, 2025

In the dead of Hyderabad’s sweltering March, the chainsaws roared louder than public dissent, clearing nearly 400 acres of green cover in Kancha Gachibowli. What was once a haven for peacocks and deer is now reduced to soil scraped bare—thanks to the Telangana government’s covert operation to build yet another “IT park.” But beneath the […]