Law & Order National

Supreme Court Publishes Inquiry Report on Alleged Cash Discovery at Judge’s Residence

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2025

In a significant step towards transparency, the Supreme Court of India has made public the findings of an internal inquiry into allegations surrounding the discovery of cash at the official residence of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma. The report, now available on the court’s official platform, includes photographs, video footage, and a detailed […]

South India State News

Southern States Seek 25-Year Freeze on Lok Sabha Delimitation

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2025

In a strong show of regional unity, five southern Indian states have come together to demand a 25-year extension on the freeze of Lok Sabha constituency delimitation. The leaders argue that any population-based redistribution of parliamentary seats would unfairly punish states that have successfully controlled population growth. The initiative was spearheaded by Tamil Nadu

Defence National

Kalyani Strategic Systems Elevates ATAGS Indigenous Content to Over 80%

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2025

In a significant move towards strengthening India’s self-reliance in defense manufacturing, Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge Ltd., has announced that the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) it manufactures will now feature more than 80% indigenous content. This strategic shift reflects the company’s commitment to

Law & Order National

India Cracks Down on Illegal Offshore Gaming Platforms; 357 Sites Blocked, ₹126 Crore Seized

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2025

In a major crackdown on illegal offshore online gaming platforms, the Indian government has blocked 357 websites and URLs under Section 69 of the Information Technology Act, 2000. This action was taken by the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to […]

Law & Order National

CJI Initiates Probe into Allegations Against Justice Varma

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2025

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has initiated an in-house inquiry into allegations against Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, following a reported discovery of large amounts of cash at his official residence after a recent fire incident. The decision marks a significant step in addressing concerns about judicial integrity. Three-Member Panel Formed for

Agriculture National

India Lifts 20% Export Duty on Onions Effective April 1

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2025

The Indian government has announced that it will lift the 20% export duty on onions from April 1, 2025. The decision comes as a response to improved domestic supply conditions and the anticipated arrival of a strong rabi onion harvest, which has already begun easing prices in the market. Export Duty to End Amid Softening […]

South India State News

Tamil Nadu Fishermen Urge Enhanced Coast Guard Patrols to Protect Local Fisheries

By BPN News Desk March 22, 2025

Fishermen from Tamil Nadu have urged the Indian Coast Guard to intensify patrols along the state’s coast to prevent increasing intrusions by foreign and inter-state fishing vessels. Their appeal comes amid growing concerns over the depletion of marine resources and illegal fishing activities, especially during the government-imposed fishing ban periods. Coastal Resources

Economy National

India’s GDP Doubles in a Decade, Set to Surpass Japan and Germany

By BPN News Desk March 22, 2025

India has achieved a major economic milestone, with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) doubling in the past decade. From $2.1 trillion in 2015, the economy has surged to an estimated $4.3 trillion in 2025, reflecting a growth of 105%. This rapid expansion puts India on course to become the world’s third-largest economy, overtaking Japan in […]

Technology

Maharashtra Emerges as India’s Data Center Powerhouse

By BPN News Desk March 22, 2025

Maharashtra is swiftly positioning itself as the premier destination for data center development in India. This transformation is being powered by a combination of proactive policy measures, substantial investments from global tech and infrastructure firms, and strategic advantages in location and connectivity. IT Policy 2023 Spurs Data Infrastructure The state’s

Finance

Rising Gold Prices Turn SGBs into Fiscal Burden

By BPN News Desk March 22, 2025

India’s Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) scheme, once praised for its innovation and potential to curb gold imports, is now turning into a fiscal challenge for the government. As global and domestic gold prices continue to rise sharply, the liabilities linked to the scheme have ballooned, forcing policymakers to reconsider the future of this gold-linked investment […]