Business Finance

CBIC Launches Crackdown on Suspicious GST Registrations, Strengthens Indirect Tax Enforcement

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has launched a nationwide crackdown on suspicious GST registrations and non-compliant taxpayers in a renewed push to curb tax evasion and improve the integrity of India’s indirect tax system. The move comes amid rising concerns over the misuse of fake invoices and fraudulent input tax credit […]

Environment Wildlife

India to Receive Eight Cheetahs from Botswana, First Batch of Four Arriving in May

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

India is set to receive a fresh batch of eight cheetahs from Botswana as part of its ongoing cheetah reintroduction initiative, with the first four expected to arrive in May. The project, which aims to restore the population of the world’s fastest land animal to Indian ecosystems, continues despite early challenges since its launch in […]

Cricket Sports

Clash of Titans: Mumbai Indians Host CSK in IPL 2025 Showdown at Wankhede

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

Match Details: Fixture: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings Date: April 20, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM IST Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 📋 Team News & Updates Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Chennai Super Kings will enter this crucial encounter without their designated captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has been sidelined for the rest of the season due […]

Economy National

RBI’s Gold Reserves Surge by Nearly ₹12,000 Crore in a Week Amid Global Price Rally

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) witnessed a sharp rise in the value of its gold reserves, which jumped by nearly ₹12,000 crore in just one week, driven primarily by a global surge in gold prices. According to the latest RBI weekly statistical supplement, the total value of gold held by the central bank reached […]

International

China Says It’s Ready to Import More from India, Urges Equal Treatment for Chinese Firms

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

China has signaled its willingness to import more Indian goods in an effort to address the long-standing trade imbalance between the two nations. In a statement released during ongoing diplomatic and economic engagements, Beijing said it is open to expanding market access for Indian exports, especially in sectors like pharmaceuticals, agricultural products, and services.

International

U.S. May Abandon Peace Mediation Efforts in Russia-Ukraine Conflict

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

The United States is reportedly prepared to withdraw from efforts to mediate a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, reflecting growing frustration over the lack of diplomatic progress and changing geopolitical calculations. According to recent reports, U.S. officials no longer see themselves as essential intermediaries in the stalled negotiations, especially as both

International

India Seeks Deeper UK Collaboration in Defence Innovation

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

India’s Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane has called upon the United Kingdom’s defence industry to explore strategic partnerships with Indian defence startups, emphasizing co-development and co-production as key pillars for future cooperation. His remarks came during a high-level interaction with UK defence stakeholders, as part of the India-UK Defence

Op-Eds Opinion

Anurag Kashyap’s Brahmin Abuse: Maharashtra Government and Mumbai Police’s Inaction Is a National Shamel Shame

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recently made a statement that should have triggered outrage across the nation. In response to a provocative social media comment, he wrote, “I will urinate on Brahmins. Any problem?” This wasn’t a joke, nor was it a moment of cinematic provocation. It was a clear, caste-based slur directed at an entire community […]

Op-Eds Opinion

BJP-ADMK Alliance Shakes Up Tamil Nadu Politics Ahead of 2026 Assembly Polls

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

Though the Tamil Nadu Assembly election is scheduled for next year, political parties have already begun shaping their strategies. As things stand, the DMK appears to have held its alliance intact, largely due to its alignment with the INDIA bloc formed to counter the BJP nationally. Although the BJP remains a minor force in Tamil […]

Bollywood Entertainment

Movie Review: Kesari Chapter 2 – A Stirring Courtroom Drama That Echoes Through History

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

Rating: 3.5/5 Following the roaring patriotism of the 2019 Kesari, Kesari Chapter 2 shifts gears into a more somber, intellectual space, opting for a courtroom drama rooted in historical trauma. This time, the battleground isn’t a fort under siege but the echoing halls of colonial justice — and leading the charge is Akshay Kumar, portraying […]