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Cabinet Approves ₹45,000 Crore Support for Exporters

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹45,060 crore package to support India’s export sector, which has been under strain due to global headwinds and steep tariffs from the United States. The scheme comprises a ₹25,060 crore six-year “Export Promotion Mission” and a ₹20,000 crore expansion of the “Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters”, aimed at boosting […]

Economy National

Retail Inflation Falls To Record 0.25 % In October

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation slid to just 0.25 % year-on-year in October 2025, marking the lowest reading since the current data series began in 2015. The figure is substantially below the Reserve Bank of India’s target range of 2 %–6 % and signals a marked easing of price pressures. Drivers Of The Decline […]

National

Cabinet Approves Rationalisation of Royalty Rates for Four Critical Minerals

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the revision of royalty rates for four minerals essential to high-tech industries and the green energy transition: graphite, caesium, rubidium and zirconium. The move aims to promote domestic production, reduce import dependency and enhance the country’s supply-chain resilience. Revised Royalty Rates

Defence National

India’s Nyoma Airbase Near China Border Activated

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

India has officially declared the Nyoma airbase in eastern Ladakh operational, marking a major enhancement of its military infrastructure near the border with China. Located at an altitude of around 13,700 feet and roughly 35 km from the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the activation provides the Indian Air Force (IAF) with a forward hub […]

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Delhi Blast Investigation Praised by US, India Probes Terror Attack

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

The United States, through Secretary of State Marco Rubio, said the car explosion near the Red Fort in New Delhi was “clearly a terrorist attack” and commended India’s investigation as “very good” and “professional”. He said India did not need external help for the probe. The explosion, which struck a busy area of the capital […]

National

Delhi Blast Was Terror Incident, Indian Government Says

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

The Indian government has officially classified the recent car explosion near the Red Fort in New Delhi as a terrorist incident. The decision followed a high-level review during which the Union Cabinet condemned the attack and directed agencies to fast-track the investigation. Officials confirmed that the vehicle involved carried explosive material, ruling out initial

National

Family of Woman Doctor Denies Contact Before Delhi Blast

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2025

The elder brother of Dr Shaheen Sayeed, who was arrested in connection with the car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort, said the family had “no contact” with her for the past four years and finds the terror-link allegations hard to accept. He stated that neither he nor his father was aware of her activities beyond […]

National

Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation of Air India Express Flight

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2025

On 12 November 2025, a flight operated by Air India Express (IX-1023) from Mumbai to Varanasi received a bomb threat while airborne. The crew found a handwritten note in the aircraft lavatory stating “Bomb. Goodbye.” In line with protocol, the flight landed safely at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi and passengers were evacuated. […]

National

Delhi on High Alert After Red Fort Explosion

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2025

In the aftermath of the car explosion near the Red Fort metro station, authorities in India’s capital have deployed heightened security measures across the National Capital Region (NCR). The explosion, which occurred on 10 November 2025 around 6.52 p.m., killed at least eight people and injured nearly 20 others. Security forces invoked the anti-terror Unlawful […]

National

India-US Trade Deal Talks Largely Complete

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2025

The governments of India and the United States say they have nearly concluded negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement, with few or no further formal rounds of talks expected. Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal told reporters the deal must be “fair, equitable and balanced” and assured that New Delhi is preparing for all outcomes. […]