National

Ratan Tata Dies at 86; Industry and Nation Mourn the Loss of a Visionary Leader

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2024

Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away at the age of 86, marking the end of an era for one of India’s most influential conglomerates. His death was announced by N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, in a statement released late Wednesday. Mr. Tata’s demise comes just days after he dismissed rumors about […]

National

Ratan Tata Hospitalised in Mumbai, Health Reportedly Critical

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

Industrialist Ratan Tata is in the intensive care unit of Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai due to age-related health concerns. Veteran industrialist and Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, Ratan Tata, has been admitted to a Mumbai hospital and is currently in critical condition, according to a report by Reuters. Sources familiar with the matter stated […]

Business Economy National

RBI Keeps Repo Rate Steady at 6.5%, Shifts Policy Stance to ‘Neutral’

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

RBI maintains status quo on repo rate; MPC revises policy stance to ‘neutral’ as inflation and growth projections remain steady. In its latest monetary policy meeting held from October 7 to 9, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the tenth […]

Defence National

Army Jawan Abducted by Terrorists in Anantnag, J&K

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

Security forces launch search operation after two Territorial Army soldiers are abducted; one soldier manages to escape. A Territorial Army (TA) soldier has reportedly been abducted by terrorists in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, according to sources cited by ANI on Wednesday, October 9. The incident occurred in a forested area of Anantnag, where two TA […]

North India Politics State News

PM Modi Criticizes Congress for Allegations Against EC

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls out Congress for questioning Election Commission over Haryana poll results, labels it a “Parasite Party”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lashed out at the Congress party over its complaint to the Election Commission regarding an alleged “slowdown” in updating assembly poll results in Haryana. Addressing

North India Politics State News

Mayawati Criticizes Jat Community’s “Casteist” Mindset Post Haryana Poll Loss

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

BSP Chief Mayawati attributed her party’s poor performance in the recent Haryana Assembly elections to the “casteist mindset” of the Jat community, urging them to change their mentality. Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Tuesday voiced her disappointment over the party’s defeat in the Haryana state elections, blaming the “casteist” mentality

North India Politics State News

NC Dominates J&K Assembly Polls 2024; PDP Loses Ground

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

The 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections have witnessed a dramatic shift in political power, with the National Conference (NC) making significant gains and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) suffering major losses. According to the latest data, NC has secured a 47% share of the seats, a considerable increase from its 17% share in the […]

National

DGCA Issues Safety Guidelines for Boeing 737 Aircraft Operators

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released interim safety guidelines for Boeing 737 operators in India following concerns over a potential rudder control system issue. This move comes in response to a recent US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Aviation Investigation Report that highlighted risks involving Boeing 737 airplanes equipped with

National Politics

Haryana & Jammu & Kashmir General Election to Assembly Constituencies: Trends & Results

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

The Election Commission of India has released the updated trends and results for the General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir held in October 2024. The latest results show distinct political trends in both states. Haryana Assembly Election 2024 Results In the 90-member Haryana Legislative Assembly, the Bharatiya Janata Party […]

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Tomato Prices Soar Over Rs 100 Per Kg Due to Crop Damage in Maharashtra

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

Tomato prices have surged to over Rs 100 per kg in several markets across Maharashtra, with some regions witnessing rates as high as Rs 120 per kg. The sudden price hike comes in the wake of unseasonal rains and a viral infection that have severely damaged the tomato crop in Nashik, one of the state’s […]