Technology

Starlink Nears Approval to Launch Satellite Internet Services in India

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2025

Elon Musk’s Starlink is on the verge of receiving authorization to provide satellite internet services in India, having agreed to comply with the government’s stringent security and regulatory requirements. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia confirmed that the government is prepared to grant the necessary license once Starlink addresses all specified concerns.

Technology

Sam Altman’s 2023 Comments on India’s AI Prospects Resurface Amid DeepSeek’s Rise

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2025

In 2023, OpenAI founder Sam Altman remarked during his visit to India that it would be “hopeless to compete with us on training foundation models,” suggesting that India’s efforts to develop AI models akin to ChatGPT would likely not succeed. These comments have recently resurfaced and are drawing significant attention, especially in light of the […]

International

India Rejects Canadian Report Alleging Election Interference, Accuses Ottawa of Meddling

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2025

On January 28, 2025, India firmly dismissed a Canadian commission’s report alleging that New Delhi attempted to interfere in Canada’s electoral processes. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) labeled the accusations as baseless and countered by accusing Canada of consistently meddling in India’s internal affairs. The MEA’s statement emphasized

Finance

UPI’s Remarkable Growth in India’s Digital Payments

By Editor - News Desk January 28, 2025

Since its inception in 2016, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has revolutionized India’s digital payment ecosystem, experiencing exponential growth over the past five years. In 2019, UPI accounted for 34% of the country’s digital transactions; by 2024, this figure had surged to an impressive 83%. In 2024 alone, India recorded 208.5 billion digital payment

Asia

India Protests Sri Lankan Navy’s Firing on Fishermen

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2025

India lodges a strong protest after the Sri Lankan Navy fires upon and apprehends 13 Indian fishermen near Delft Island, emphasizing the need for humane treatment and adherence to bilateral agreements.

International

U.S. Supreme Court Approves Extradition of 26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana to India

By BPN News Desk January 25, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court has approved the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin, to India for his alleged involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Rana is accused of collaborating with David Coleman Headley, a Pakistani-American terrorist and key conspirator in the attacks that resulted in 166 fatalities, including six Americans, […]

Defence

India and Indonesia Finalize $450 Million BrahMos Missile Deal with Technology Transfer

By BPN News Desk January 25, 2025

India and Indonesia have finalized a $450 million agreement for the sale of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, marking a significant advancement in defense cooperation between the two nations. This deal includes a Transfer of Technology (ToT) provision, enabling Indonesia to locally manufacture components of the missile system, thereby bolstering its domestic defense

Markets

India’s Business Growth Slows to 14-Month Low in January

By BPN News Desk January 25, 2025

India's business activity expanded at its slowest pace in over a year in January 2025, with the Composite PMI declining to 57.9 amid a services sector slowdown and manufacturing resilience.

Technology

AWS Announces $8.3 Billion Investment in Mumbai Cloud Infrastructure

By BPN News Desk January 25, 2025

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled plans to invest $8.3 billion in Mumbai to establish advanced cloud infrastructure. This significant investment underscores AWS’s commitment to expanding its presence in India and catering to the growing demand for cloud services in the region. The new infrastructure will enhance AWS’s ability to provide scalable, secure,

Trade

India Considers Tariff Reductions and Increased Imports to Address U.S. Trade Concerns

By Editor - News Desk January 24, 2025

To counter potential U.S. trade actions, India is exploring options like lowering import tariffs and boosting purchases of American goods, aiming to reduce its trade surplus and strengthen economic relations.