North India State News

Haryana Removes Barricades After Year-Long Farmer Protests at Shambhu Border

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2025

Authorities in Haryana have begun dismantling barricades at the Shambhu border following the eviction of farmers who had been protesting there for over a year. The road connecting Punjab and Haryana, which had remained blocked due to the demonstrations, is now being cleared to restore normal traffic movement. Farmers Evicted After Year-Long Protest On Wednesday […]

Economy National

Finance Ministry Warns of Risks in Household Savings Shift

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2025

The Finance Ministry has expressed concerns over the increasing trend of households shifting their savings from traditional bank deposits to market-linked financial products. While these investment options offer potentially higher returns, they also expose families to significant financial risks and could impact the liquidity of banks. Households Face Rising Market Risks

Op-Eds Opinion

India’s Weak Response to Muslim Mob Violence: How Maharashtra’s Government and Judiciary Enable Lawlessness

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2025

The recent riots in Nagpur have once again exposed the utter failure of the Maharashtra government, its police force, and the judiciary in handling Muslim mob violence. What should have been a moment of firm governance and swift justice has instead become yet another example of state impotence in the face of lawless rioters who […]

North India State News

Nagpur Violence: Woman Police Officer Molested Amid Clashes Over Aurangzeb Tomb Dispute

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2025

Violent clashes erupted in Nagpur, Maharashtra, following protests demanding the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb. Amid the chaos, a woman police officer on duty was allegedly molested by rioters, as detailed in an FIR filed at the Ganeshpeth Police Station. Violence Erupts Over Aurangzeb Tomb Dispute The unrest began in the Chitnis Park area […]

Defence National

CDS Chauhan: Technology Enhances but Cannot Replace Ground Forces

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2025

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has reaffirmed the critical role of ground forces in military strategy, stating that while technology serves as a crucial enabler, it cannot replace “boots on the ground.” Speaking at a recent forum, he highlighted the growing challenges in training military personnel for hybrid warfare and the increasing […]

Science Space & Astronomy

Chinese Lunar Mission Unveils Magma Ocean on Moon’s Far Side

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2025

China’s Chang’e 6 mission has uncovered significant evidence that the moon’s far side was once covered by a vast magma ocean. This discovery provides crucial insights into the moon’s early volcanic activity, its mantle composition, and the broader processes involved in its formation. Chang’e 6 Mission: A Historic Lunar Exploration Launched in early May 2024,

Business Industry

X Challenges Indian Government’s Use of IT Act for Content Blocking

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2025

X Corp, formerly known as Twitter, has filed a legal petition against the Indian government in the Karnataka High Court, challenging the use of Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology (IT) Act for content blocking. The company argues that this practice creates an unlawful mechanism that bypasses established legal procedures and violates the Supreme Court’s

Infrastructure National

Maharashtra Approves Konkan Railway Merger with Indian Railways

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2025

The Maharashtra government has approved the merger of Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) with Indian Railways, with the condition that the iconic “Konkan Railway” name remains unchanged. This decision follows similar approvals from Kerala, Goa, and Karnataka, marking a major step towards integrating KRCL into the national railway network. Background of

Business Finance

New GST Rule Mandates Input Service Distributor Mechanism from April 1

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2025

The Indian government is set to implement a crucial change in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework, making it mandatory for businesses to adopt the Input Service Distributor (ISD) mechanism for the distribution of common Input Tax Credits (ITC) starting April 1, 2025. This change aims to streamline tax credit allocation, improve compliance, and […]

Defence National

CCS Approves ₹9,000 Crore Deal for Indigenous Artillery Guns

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2025

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved a significant ₹9,000 crore defense deal to procure advanced indigenous artillery guns. This move is aimed at enhancing India’s self-reliance in defense production while boosting the capabilities of the Indian Army with modernized weaponry. Indigenous Artillery Boost for Indian Army The approved deal will enable the