Business Industry

Apple Shifts iPhone Production to India

By BPN News Desk August 3, 2025

Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that most of the iPhones sold in the United States during the last quarter were assembled in India. This marks a significant shift in Apple’s global manufacturing strategy, showing the tech giant’s growing confidence in India’s production capabilities. Vietnam Now Major Hub for Other Apple Devices While India has […]

Cricket Sports

Crawley Falls Late, India Gain Upper Hand in Oval Test

By BPN News Desk August 3, 2025

India extended their dominance on Day 3 of the fifth Test at The Oval, thanks to a steady batting performance led by Yashasvi Jaiswal and useful middle-order contributions. Resuming the day in a strong position, the Indian lineup posted a massive total, putting pressure on the hosts. Jaiswal continued his fine run, scoring a fluent […]

Cricket Sports

Yashasvi Jaiswal Breaks Tendulkar’s Record at The Oval

By BPN News Desk August 3, 2025

Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scripted history during the ongoing fifth Test against England at The Oval, surpassing a long-standing record held by Sachin Tendulkar. With a composed and confident knock, Jaiswal crossed 1,100 runs in the 2025 Test series, becoming the highest Indian run-scorer in a single Test series—eclipsing Tendulkar’s 1,093 runs scored during

Defence National

Centre: No Formal Talks Held on F‑35 Jets with U.S.

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

The Indian government has clarified that it has not held any formal discussions with the United States regarding the possible purchase of F‑35 stealth fighter jets. The statement was made in response to a question in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh. Joint Statement Mentions Policy Review, […]

Uncategorized

India Denies Reports of Halting Russian Oil Imports

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

The Indian government has clarified that there is no official directive or confirmed report indicating a halt in crude oil imports from Russia. This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed such reports as “a good step,” suggesting India might be reconsidering its energy ties with Moscow. Government Says Oil Purchases Continue as Normal Top […]

International

Trump Welcomes Reports of India Pausing Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that reports of India potentially halting Russian oil imports are “a good step,” though he added that he was not yet certain of the accuracy of these reports. State Refiners Reportedly Shift Away from Russian Crude Several Indian state-run oil companies, including Indian Oil Corporation and Bharat Petroleum, have […]

National

Agentic AI to Reshape Over 10 Million Jobs by 2030

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2025

A recent industry report has predicted that Agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) will significantly transform India’s workforce, reshaping over 10.35 million jobs by 2030. At the same time, the rise of this technology is expected to create around 3 million new technology roles. Routine Roles to See Maximum Disruption Jobs involving routine, rule-based tasks—such as payroll

International

Marco Rubio Blames India for Fueling Russia, Blocking Trade

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has publicly criticized India’s trade and energy policies, accusing New Delhi of indirectly helping Russia and obstructing progress in U.S.–India trade negotiations. His comments mark a sharp escalation in diplomatic tone amid growing economic friction between the two countries. Russian Oil Purchases Under Scrutiny Rubio said India’s

International

U.S. Team Frustrated with India Over Trade Talks

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2025

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated that President Trump and his administration are growing increasingly frustrated with India over delays in finalizing a trade agreement. He described India’s approach as slow and unresponsive despite early enthusiasm for negotiations. Concerns Over Russia Ties Add to Tension Bessent noted that India’s continued oil imports

Economy National

SBI Says Trump Tariffs Will Hurt Americans More Than Indians

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2025

The State Bank of India (SBI) has called U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariff policy a “bad business decision,” warning that the impact will be harsher on American consumers than on Indian exporters. Higher Costs Expected for U.S. Households According to SBI’s internal assessment, the new tariffs—ranging up to 25% on Indian imports—are likely to […]