Op-Eds Opinion

Delhi Bans Rummy but Shuffles the GST Deck

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

The irony is too perfect. The Indian government banned online rummy, poker, and fantasy sports calling them “gambling,” thereby forfeiting nearly ₹20,000 crore in annual tax revenue. And yet, at the same time, it has embarked on its own gamble — GST 2.0 — giving up another ₹50,000–70,000 crore in revenues, all while running a […]

International

G20 2026 Set for Trump’s Doral Resort Near Miami

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

President Donald Trump announced that the 2026 G20 summit will take place at his Trump National Doral resort near Miami. He described the location as ideal due to its size, proximity to the airport, and ability to host large delegations. Trump said the summit would be organized “at cost,” ensuring no profit for his business. […]

Automobile

Tesla Proposes $1 Trillion Pay Package for Musk

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

Tesla’s board has proposed a new pay package for CEO Elon Musk that could reach $1 trillion over the next decade. The package would grant Musk up to 12% of Tesla’s stock, tied strictly to performance targets. Conditions and Milestones To receive the payout, Musk must meet a series of ambitious goals: Tesla must achieve […]

Entertainment Reviews

The Bengal Files Review (1.5/5): Sensationalism Over Substance

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

I watched The Bengal Files with the expectation that it would shed light on one of the darkest yet least remembered chapters of Indian history, but what unfolded on screen was an absolute disappointment. The movie is all over the place. Instead of focusing on the core subject with sensitivity and depth, the filmmakers reduced […]

Agriculture National

APEDA Launches BHARATI to Empower Agri-Food Startups

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has launched the BHARATI initiative — Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement, and Incubation for Export Enablement. In its pilot phase beginning September 2025, it will support 100 agri-food and agri-tech startups through a three-month acceleration program focused on export

Business Finance

August UPI Hits Record 20B Transactions Despite Gaming Ban

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

UPI crossed a new milestone in August 2025 by processing 20.01 billion transactions in a single month. This marked the first time UPI volume went past the 20 billion mark. The total transaction value was ₹24.85 lakh crore, slightly lower than July’s ₹25.08 lakh crore. On average, UPI handled 645 million transactions a day, amounting […]

International

Lammy Becomes UK Deputy Prime Minister Amid Cabinet Shake-Up

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer restructured his top team after Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner resigned over underpaying stamp duty on her £800,000 flat. The resignation sparked urgent changes across the cabinet. Lammy Elevated to Deputy PM David Lammy has been promoted from Foreign Secretary to Deputy Prime Minister. He also assumes the role of Secretary […]

Op-Eds Opinion

GST Cuts Without Watchdog Risk Corporate Windfalls

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

India’s sweeping GST 2.0 reforms were announced with the promise of cheaper goods and services, from soaps to insurance premiums. Economists and analysts immediately began calculating how much this would bring down inflation, which sectors would get a boost, and what kind of stimulus it could deliver to the broader economy. Before those numbers could […]

International

Modi Skips UNGA, Jaishankar to Address Assembly

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not deliver India’s address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly later this month. His name was removed from the revised list of speakers for the high-level debate. Jaishankar to Represent India External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India instead. He is scheduled to deliver the […]

International

Afghan Foreign Minister’s India Visit Postponed

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, was scheduled to visit India this month. However, the trip has been postponed because he hasn’t received the required travel waiver under UN Security Council sanctions. All leaders sanctioned by the UN, including those from the Taliban, must secure such waivers before international travel. Historical Significance of