Shashi Tharoor Says US Tariffs Cost India Jobs

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

National

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said recent U.S. tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump are hurting India’s economy. He claimed about 1.35 lakh jobs (135,000) have already been lost in Surat’s gems and jewellery sector. Sectors like seafood and general manufacturing are also feeling

South India State News

Tamil Nadu Signs ₹24,307 Crore MoUs At Hosur, 49,353 Jobs Expected

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

At the TN Rising Investors’ Conclave in Hosur, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that Tamil Nadu has signed 92 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹24,307 crore. These agreements are projected to create 49,353 jobs. Foundation Stones Laid Four new projects with combined investment of ₹1,210 crore had their foundation stones laid in Hosur. These projects […]

Op-Eds Opinion

India–EFTA FTA: Opening Doors to $100 Billion and 1 Million Jobs

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2025

India’s trade diplomacy is entering a decisive phase. With the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) set to take effect from October 1, 2025, the country has signed its first free trade pact with a developed Western bloc. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) — comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein — may not […]

Expert Opinions Opinion

Tejas Mk 1A – A Milestone in India’s Quest for Self-Reliance

By BPN News Desk August 20, 2025

The recent approval of a ₹62,000 crore order for 97 Tejas Mk 1A fighter jets marks one of the most important milestones in India’s defense modernization journey. For decades, India’s reliance on imported fighters — from the MiG-21s of the Soviet era to the modern Rafales from France — highlighted a persistent gap in indigenous […]

International

Fed Official Warns of Labor Market Fragility, Supports Rate Cuts

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2025

A senior Federal Reserve official said recent job data shows early signs of fragility in the U.S. labor market. While the overall job situation still appears stable, the official noted reduced hiring and downward revisions to past months as reasons for concern. Calls for Proactive Action The official advocated for a proactive approach by the […]

Expert Opinions

The 50% Wall: Why India Must Now Redraw Its Global Trade Map

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

When Donald Trump signed the executive order imposing a 50% tariff on Indian imports, it wasn’t just a headline move. It was a sledgehammer to India’s export engine. For a nation that shipped nearly $87 billion worth of goods to the U.S. in 2024, this tariff isn’t just punitive, it’s paralysing. The reason? India’s continued […]

International

Trump Fires Jobs Data Chief Over Weak Employment Report

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has removed Erika McEntarfer, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), following the release of a weaker-than-expected employment report. The move has sparked concerns about the political independence of federal data agencies. July Jobs Report Falls Short of Forecasts The July employment report revealed that only 73,000 jobs

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

Government Policies National

PM Gives 51,000 Job Letters in Rozgar Mela

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited candidates across various central government departments during the latest edition of Rozgar Mela. The event was conducted simultaneously across 47 locations in the country through video conferencing. Over 10 Lakh Appointments Since 2022 With this round of job distribution, the total