Technology

Google-Accel Tie-Up To Fund Indian AI Startups

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2025

Google and venture-capital firm Accel have announced a partnership to back at least ten early-stage Indian artificial-intelligence (AI) startups, say company executives. Under the tie-up, each startup could receive up to US $2 million in funding by the joint initiative. The companies say their focus will be on domains such as entertainment, creative technologies, workplace

International

Piyush Goyal Confirms India-Canada FTA Talks To Resume

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has announced that India and Canada will formally resume negotiations on the long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA), known as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Goyal said both sides agreed to reactivate working groups and reopen all negotiation tracks after a high-level meeting in New Delhi. Goyal

Cricket Sports

India Collapse As South Africa Close In On Historic Win

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

India were dismissed for 201 in their first innings of the second Test in Guwahati, falling 288 runs short of South Africa’s total. Despite favourable batting conditions, India’s top and middle order faltered again, raising concerns about consistency and shot selection. Jansen Dominates With Six-Wicket Haul South African all-rounder Marco Jansen delivered the standout

International

India And Canada Restart CEPA Trade Talks

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

India and Canada have decided to restart negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) after a two-year pause. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, where both sides agreed to pursue what they described as a “high-ambition” trade pact. Focus On […]

Cricket Sports

KL Rahul To Return As India Captain After Two Years

By BPN News Desk November 23, 2025

KL Rahul is set to return as India’s ODI captain for the upcoming three-match series against South Africa beginning November 30. His comeback to leadership comes after nearly two years, prompted by the unavailability of Shubman Gill, who has been ruled out due to a neck injury that requires extended recovery. Multiple Players Unavailable Gill’s […]

Cricket Sports

India Fight Back As South Africa Reach 247/6 On Day 1

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

On the opening day of the second Test between India and South Africa in Guwahati, the visitors reached 247 for 6 at stumps after electing to bat first. India, trailing 0-1 in the two-match series, found themselves under pressure early when South Africa’s openers built a solid platform with an 82-run stand. India Strike Late […]

Economy National

Moody’s Predicts India’s Growth at 7% in 2025

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

Moody’s Ratings has projected that India’s economy will grow 7 percent in 2025, supported by steady domestic demand and ongoing capital expenditure. The agency expects growth to ease slightly to 6.4 percent in 2026, noting that India will remain one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world. Key Drivers Behind The Forecast Moody’s said […]

International

India-Australia leaders review ties at G20

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

At the 20th G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, Narendra Modi met with Anthony Albanese to review the full spectrum of India-Australia relations. The two leaders noted that the elevation of their partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2020 had paved the way for deeper cooperation across defence, security, trade and technology. Condolences and […]

Economy National

India Forex Reserves Hit USD 692.6 Billion

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

India’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a strong weekly rise, increasing by USD 5.543 billion to reach around USD 692.576 billion for the week ended 14 November 2025, according to the latest data from the Reserve Bank of India. This comes after a decline of USD 2.699 billion in the previous reporting week, when reserves had […]

International

US Sanctions Indian Firms Over Iran Oil Trade

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

The United States has sanctioned several India-based companies and individuals for allegedly helping facilitate the sale and transport of Iranian petroleum products. The action is part of Washington’s ongoing effort to curb Iran’s oil revenues, which it says are used to support regional proxies and military programmes. Entities Named In The Action According to the […]