Economy National

Customs Reform Will Be The Next Big Move – FM Nirmala Sitharaman

By BPN News Desk December 7, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that simplifying customs procedures will be the government’s next major reform initiative. She made the remarks while addressing the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. According to her, customs processes are still complex and need a complete overhaul to encourage trade and reduce delays. Focus On Transparency And Ease Of Compliance

East India State News

Calcutta High Court Allows Babri-style Mosque Ceremony To Proceed

By BPN News Desk December 7, 2025

The Calcutta High Court has refused to stay the foundation stone laying ceremony for a mosque in Beldanga, Murshidabad. The petition before the court had sought a halt to the event on the grounds of potential disturbance to communal harmony. The bench said that maintaining law and order was the responsibility of the state and […]

National

Aviation Minister Blames IndiGo For Chaos

By BPN News Desk December 7, 2025

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said IndiGo is responsible for the large-scale disruption that affected passengers across the country. He stated that crew mismanagement and poor planning after the introduction of new pilot duty regulations led to the crisis. The minister said the airline had failed to prepare adequately for the changes. Flights Cancelled, […]

Cricket Sports

Rohit Sharma Reaches 20,000 International Runs

By BPN News Desk December 7, 2025

Rohit Sharma crossed the landmark of 20,000 runs in international cricket during the third ODI against South Africa in Visakhapatnam. The milestone came when he reached 27 runs in his innings, which eventually ended at 75. He has now become only the fourth Indian player to achieve this figure, joining Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and […]

National Politics

Shashi Tharoor Calls Putin Banquet “Warm And Engaging”

By BPN News Desk December 7, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor described the state banquet hosted for Russian President Vladimir Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan as “warm and engaging”. The event was part of the official programme during Putin’s two-day visit to India and was hosted by President Droupadi Murmu. Congress Questions Guest List While Tharoor attended the banquet, senior Congress leaders including

Government Policies National

Parliament Sees Bill for After-Hours Work Protection

By BPN News Desk December 7, 2025

A new bill introduced in the Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025 could soon give employees in India the legal right to ignore work-related calls and emails after official hours. The bill was tabled in the Lok Sabha on December 6, 2025, by Supriya Sule of the Nationalist Congress Party. What the Bill Proposes Under the […]

National

India Positioned As Global Bridge-Builder

By BPN News Desk December 7, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is emerging as a “bridge-builder” at a time when the world is witnessing conflict, uncertainty and fragmentation. Speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, he described India’s role as one of connecting nations, building trust and contributing to global stability. Growth And Trust Amid Global Slowdown Modi highlighted that

International

Macron Calls For Stronger China-France Ties

By BPN News Desk December 7, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for deeper academic and cultural cooperation between France and China. Speaking during his visit to Sichuan University, he said both countries should increase exchanges in education, research and creative fields to build long-term understanding and trust. Focus On Student Mobility Macron highlighted student exchanges as a key

International

Flood Death Toll In Indonesia Crosses 900

By BPN News Desk December 7, 2025

Severe flooding and landslides in Indonesia have killed more than 900 people, according to officials monitoring the situation. The deaths have been reported mainly from Sumatra, where continuous rains and collapsed slopes have wiped out homes and farmland. Large parts of the affected areas remain submerged, and rescue teams are still reaching remote locations. Remote […]

South India State News

Kerala HC Grants Interim Protection To MLA

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

The Kerala High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a rape case. The order will remain in force until December 15, when the court will hear his anticipatory bail plea. The court noted that serious arguments had been raised by the defence and said it would consider them […]