National

Centre Urges Exporters to Build Indian Brands Amid Tariff Blow

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

In response to the United States’ decision to impose a 25% tariff on Indian exports under President Donald Trump’s revised trade stance, the Indian government is now pushing exporters to focus on creating and promoting homegrown brands. The call was made during high-level consultations between top officials from the Ministry of Commerce and industry

Defence National

Anti-Terror Operation in Kulgam Enters Fourth Day

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir continued their anti-terror operation in Kulgam district for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday, as the joint search and cordon operation showed no signs of winding down. The encounter, which began on Thursday, has already resulted in the elimination of two terrorists linked to proscribed outfits, with security forces […]

National

Mamata Slams Delhi Police Over ‘Bangladeshi Language’ Mention

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed strong objections on Saturday after the Delhi Police mentioned “Bangladeshi language” while describing a suspect’s communication during a briefing. The comment drew sharp criticism from Banerjee, who called it an insult to Bengali-speaking people, both in India and abroad. Banerjee Condemns Insensitive Labeling

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Rebukes Rahul Gandhi, Stays Defamation Case

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

The Supreme Court has sharply criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for claiming that China had annexed 2,000 square kilometres of Indian territory during his Bharat Jodo Yatra in December 2022. While staying the pending defamation case, the court expressed serious concern over the statements made outside Parliament. Court Questions Basis for Territory Claims A bench

National

Former Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren Passes Away at 81

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

Veteran tribal leader and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha founder Shibu Soren died earlier today at the age of 81. He was undergoing treatment at Sri Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi for over a month before passing away. Political Trailblazer and Tribal Champion Credited as a central figure in the movement that led to the creation of […]

National Politics

Congress Vows to Redistribute Assam CM’s Land to Poor

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

The Assam Congress leadership has vowed to redistribute land allegedly owned by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma if it wins the upcoming state elections. The party claims that several acres of land held by Sarma are being used illegally. Land Alleged to Be Misused Congress alleges that the land registered under close associates of the […]

National

MEA Dismisses Rumours on Reviewing US Trade Pacts

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

The Ministry of External Affairs has rejected social media rumours that India is reviewing trade agreements or imposing duties on goods from the United States in response to recent tariff actions. No Change in Tariff Policy, Says Government In an official clarification, the government stated that no such review is being carried out and no […]

National

Man Arrested for Fake Bomb Threat to Gadkari’s Home

By BPN News Desk August 3, 2025

A man was arrested in Nagpur after making a phone call threatening to bomb Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s residence on Wardha Road. Authorities responded swiftly, activated security protocols, and later confirmed the threat was a hoax. Threat Made via Emergency Call The Nagpur city control room received a call through the 112 emergency number, claiming […]

National

EC Questions Tejashwi Over Unofficial Voter ID

By BPN News Desk August 3, 2025

The Election Commission (EC) has asked Bihar opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav to hand over an alleged extra voter ID card for investigation. Officials say the card he displayed at a press conference appears not officially issued. Confusion Over EPIC Numbers Tejashwi claimed his name was missing from the draft electoral rolls after Bihar’s Special Intensive […]

National

Army Officer Assaults SpiceJet Staff at Srinagar Airport

By BPN News Desk August 3, 2025

A senior Indian Army officer has been accused of violently attacking four SpiceJet ground staff at Srinagar airport on July 26, 2025, after being asked to pay for excess cabin baggage. One staff member sustained a spinal fracture, and another suffered severe jaw injuries. Dispute Over Excess Luggage Triggers Assault The officer, due to board SpiceJet […]