Technology Telecom

Reliance Jio Partners with SpaceX to Bring Starlink to India

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2025

Reliance Jio has announced a strategic partnership with SpaceX to introduce Starlink’s satellite-based internet services in India. This collaboration aims to expand digital connectivity, particularly in remote and underserved regions, subject to regulatory approvals from the Indian authorities. Expanding Digital Connectivity Reliance Jio plans to integrate

Markets

U.S. Tech Stocks Plunge as Apple, Nvidia, and Tesla Lead $750 Billion Market Value Loss

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2025

The U.S. technology sector witnessed a major sell-off on March 10, 2025, resulting in a combined market value loss of over $750 billion for the seven largest tech companies. Apple suffered the biggest hit, losing $174 billion in a single day as its shares fell by 4.9%. Nvidia followed with a 5.1% decline, wiping out […]

Trade

White House Criticizes India’s High Tariffs on American Goods

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2025

The White House has criticized India’s high tariffs on American products, highlighting a 150% duty on alcohol and a 100% tariff on agricultural goods. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized that such steep tariffs hinder U.S. exports, particularly affecting industries like Kentucky bourbon. In response to escalating trade tensions, India recently

Americas

USAID Directive to Destroy Classified Records Sparks Legal and Political Controversy

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2025

A recent directive from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has raised significant concerns regarding the handling of classified and personnel records. An email from Erica Carr, USAID’s acting executive secretary, instructed remaining staff to convene at the agency’s former headquarters in Washington, D.C., to destroy sensitive documents. The

External Affairs

US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance to Visit India This Month

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2025

United States Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to visit India later this month, accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance. This trip marks Vice President Vance’s second international journey since assuming office, following his recent visits to France and Germany. Usha Vance, whose parents emigrated from India to the United States in the late 1970s, […]

Government Policies

India’s Kavach 4.0: Revolutionizing Rail Safety with Indigenous Technology

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2025

India’s rail safety landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of Kavach 4.0, an advanced version of the indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system. Developed by the Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO) in collaboration with industry partners, Kavach aims to enhance train safety by preventing collisions,

Law & Order

Delhi Court Orders FIR Against Arvind Kejriwal Over Alleged Public Property Defacement

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2025

A Delhi court has directed the police to register a First Information Report (FIR) against former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and others for allegedly defacing public property by installing unauthorized hoardings in Dwarka in 2019. The complaint, filed by Shiv Kumar Saxena, accused Kejriwal, former MLA Gulab Singh, and ex-Dwarka councilor Nitika Sharma of misusing […]

National

Parliamentary Panel Urges Expedited Census and Rohingya Deportation

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2025

A parliamentary panel has urged the Indian government to expedite the national Census, which has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to take decisive action regarding the deportation of Rohingya refugees residing in the country. The panel emphasized the importance of conducting the Census at the earliest opportunity, as it plays a crucial […]

Telecom

Airtel Partners with SpaceX to Launch Starlink Satellite Internet Services in India

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2025

Bharti Airtel collaborates with Elon Musk's SpaceX to introduce Starlink's satellite internet services in India, aiming to enhance connectivity, especially in remote areas, pending regulatory approvals.

Government Policies

Railways (Amendment) Bill Passed Amid Opposition’s ‘Sarkarikaran’ Concerns

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2025

On March 10, 2025, the Rajya Sabha passed the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, amid significant opposition criticism. The bill aims to repeal the Indian Railway Board Act of 1905 and integrate its provisions into the Railways Act of 1989, thereby streamlining the legislative framework governing Indian Railways. Opposition members expressed concerns that this legislative