Business Finance

Moody’s Sees Higher GST Revenue Loss Than Govt

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2025

Rating agency Moody’s said India’s recent GST rate cuts are expected to encourage household spending and strengthen demand. The reforms introduced a two-slab structure of 5% and 18%, along with a 40% tax on luxury and sin goods. Revenue Shortfall Could Exceed Estimates The Indian government projected a revenue loss of about ₹48,000 crore due […]

Celebrity News Entertainment

Actor Darshan Pleads for Poison from Jail

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2025

Kannada film star Darshan, held in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case, described his prison conditions as “unbearable” during a court hearing. Appearing via video on Sept 9, he lamented that he hadn’t seen sunlight for 30 days, complained of fungal infections on his hands, and said his clothes had begun to smell. In despair, […]

International

Trump Hails ‘Very Good Friend’ Modi as Trade Talks Continue

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said that negotiations to resolve trade disputes with India are underway. He posted that he looks forward to speaking with his “very good friend,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the coming weeks and expressed confidence in a successful outcome. Thaw After Tensions The friendly remarks come after weeks of strain following […]

International

Israel Orders Full Evacuation of Gaza City

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2025

The Israeli military has issued a full evacuation order to all residents of Gaza City. Leaflets dropped over the city warned of an imminent military operation and urged civilians to move south toward designated humanitarian zones such as al-Mawasi. Authorities described the situation as “extremely dangerous.” Panic Amid Famine Gaza City, home to nearly one […]

Business Finance

GST 2.0 Reforms Expected to Boost Consumption

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2025

Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, chairperson of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, said that the new GST rate cuts under “GST 2.0” are expected to drive consumer spending. He noted that while the reforms could lead to an estimated ₹48,000 crore revenue loss, this may be balanced out if industries pass on savings to […]

North India State News

PM Modi Announces ₹1,500 Crore Aid for Himachal

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted an aerial survey of flood- and landslide-affected areas in Himachal Pradesh—including Mandi and Kullu—before meeting with state leaders and officials in Kangra to assess relief and rehabilitation needs. ₹1,500 Crore Relief Package The Centre has announced an immediate financial assistance of ₹1,500 crore to aid the state’s recovery.

International

Australia PM Urges Senator to Apologise for Anti-Indian remarks

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2025

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on Liberal Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to apologise for her remarks alleging that large numbers of Indian migrants were admitted to Australia to benefit his Labor Party electorally. Albanese rejected the claim as false and said it had caused deep hurt within the Indian-Australian community. Backlash From Community and […]

International

Thaksin Shinawatra Must Serve One-Year Jail Term

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2025

Thailand’s Supreme Court has ruled that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra must serve a one-year prison sentence. The court decided that his earlier stay in a VIP hospital following his 2023 return did not count as lawful jail time. VIP Hospital Stay Declared Invalid Thaksin had originally faced an eight-year sentence for graft and abuse […]

Defence National

Kulgam Encounter Enters Second Day

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2025

Heavy firing between security forces and militants continued for a second day in the forested Guddar area of Kulgam district. The encounter resumed early Tuesday after a pause overnight. Casualties Confirmed Two Indian Army personnel – Subedar Perbhat Gaur and Lance Naik Narender Sindhu – were killed in the initial exchange of fire. An Army […]

International

Nepal PM Oli Resigns as Protests Escalate

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2025

Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has resigned following weeks of Gen Z-led demonstrations against corruption and a government-imposed social media ban. The protests turned violent across Kathmandu and other cities, leaving at least 19 people dead and hundreds injured in clashes with security forces. Ban Reversed, Ministers Step Down Amid mounting unrest, the government