Technology Telecom

BSNL’s Unbilled Infrastructure Sharing Costs Government ₹1,757 Crore: CAG Report

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has identified significant lapses by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) in billing Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited for infrastructure sharing, resulting in a substantial revenue loss for the government.​ BSNL’s Billing Oversight The CAG’s audit uncovered that BSNL did not raise invoices amounting to ₹1,757 crore for the

Economy National

India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves: A Pillar of Economic Stability

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

India’s foreign exchange reserves have reached $658.8 billion as of March 25, 2025, positioning the country as the fourth-largest holder of such reserves globally. This substantial reserve is sufficient to cover approximately 11 months of imports, underscoring India’s robust economic standing. Global Standing in Forex Reserves India’s reserves are

South India State News

Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Unanimous Resolution to Retrieve Katchatheevu

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution urging the Central Government to take immediate steps to retrieve Katchatheevu Island from Sri Lanka. The resolution comes in the wake of continued arrests of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy, an issue that has long plagued the state’s coastal communities. Background on Katchatheevu […]

International

China Expresses Willingness to Import More Indian Goods Amidst Global Trade Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

China has expressed its readiness to enhance trade relations with India, with a specific interest in increasing imports of Indian goods. The statement, made by China’s Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, comes at a time when global trade uncertainties are mounting due to impending U.S. tariffs, prompting Beijing to explore stronger bilateral trade channels. China […]

South India State News

Supreme Court Rebukes Telangana CM Over Remarks on Bye-Polls

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

The Supreme Court has issued a stern warning to Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over a controversial statement made on the floor of the state Assembly. Reddy had claimed that no bye-elections would be held even if MLAs from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) defected to the ruling Congress party, a remark the apex […]

National

Prashant Kishor Blames Nitish Kumar Over Waqf Bill Support

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraaj Party, has launched a strong attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over his support for the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025. Kishor accused Kumar of betraying the Muslim community by endorsing a bill that has faced widespread opposition from Muslim organizations and leaders. He argued that the bill […]

International

China Calls for Legal Compliance Following Bangkok Building Collapse

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

In the aftermath of a building collapse in Bangkok that resulted in casualties and property damage, the Chinese government has emphasized the necessity for Chinese construction firms operating overseas to strictly comply with local laws and regulations. The incident has raised concerns about construction standards and safety protocols among international contractors.​

Defence National

Pakistan Violates Ceasefire in Poonch, Indian Army Retaliates

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

Pakistan violated the ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Tuesday, triggering a swift and strong response from the Indian Army. The incident occurred around 1:00 PM when Pakistani forces initiated unprovoked firing using small arms and mortars, targeting Indian forward positions in the Poonch sector. Ceasefire […]

National Politics

Lok Sabha Debates Waqf Amendment Bill Amid Strong Opposition

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

The Lok Sabha witnessed a heated debate over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced by Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. The proposed amendments to the Waqf Act of 1995, which governs the administration of Waqf properties in India, have triggered strong opposition and intensified political divisions. Waqf Amendment Bill Debate Opening the discussion,

International

Indian Firm Under ED Investigation for Foreign Funding

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating Bengaluru-based ASAR Social Impact Advisors over alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), following substantial foreign fund inflows amounting to over ₹33 crore. The company reportedly received ₹8 crore from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) during the financial year 2022-23 and