Science Space & Astronomy

Chinese Lunar Mission Unveils Magma Ocean on Moon’s Far Side

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2025

China’s Chang’e 6 mission has uncovered significant evidence that the moon’s far side was once covered by a vast magma ocean. This discovery provides crucial insights into the moon’s early volcanic activity, its mantle composition, and the broader processes involved in its formation. Chang’e 6 Mission: A Historic Lunar Exploration Launched in early May 2024,

Business Industry

X Challenges Indian Government’s Use of IT Act for Content Blocking

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2025

X Corp, formerly known as Twitter, has filed a legal petition against the Indian government in the Karnataka High Court, challenging the use of Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology (IT) Act for content blocking. The company argues that this practice creates an unlawful mechanism that bypasses established legal procedures and violates the Supreme Court’s

Infrastructure National

Maharashtra Approves Konkan Railway Merger with Indian Railways

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2025

The Maharashtra government has approved the merger of Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) with Indian Railways, with the condition that the iconic “Konkan Railway” name remains unchanged. This decision follows similar approvals from Kerala, Goa, and Karnataka, marking a major step towards integrating KRCL into the national railway network. Background of

Business Finance

New GST Rule Mandates Input Service Distributor Mechanism from April 1

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2025

The Indian government is set to implement a crucial change in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework, making it mandatory for businesses to adopt the Input Service Distributor (ISD) mechanism for the distribution of common Input Tax Credits (ITC) starting April 1, 2025. This change aims to streamline tax credit allocation, improve compliance, and […]

Defence National

CCS Approves ₹9,000 Crore Deal for Indigenous Artillery Guns

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2025

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved a significant ₹9,000 crore defense deal to procure advanced indigenous artillery guns. This move is aimed at enhancing India’s self-reliance in defense production while boosting the capabilities of the Indian Army with modernized weaponry. Indigenous Artillery Boost for Indian Army The approved deal will enable the

Infrastructure National

Government to Introduce New Toll Policy Offering Consumer Concessions

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2025

The Indian government is set to unveil a new toll policy designed to offer reasonable concessions to highway users, aiming to create a more consumer-friendly tolling system. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced this initiative, emphasizing the necessity of toll charges for funding the nation’s expanding road infrastructure while

Infrastructure National

India Surpasses US and Europe in Locomotive Production

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2025

India has achieved a major milestone in the railway sector by surpassing the combined locomotive production of the United States and Europe. The country has manufactured over 1,400 locomotives this year, marking a significant advancement in its engineering and manufacturing capabilities. India’s Locomotive Production Milestone India now produces more locomotives than

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe into Builder-Bank Nexus Affecting Homebuyers

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2025

The Supreme Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the alleged nexus between builders and banks, which has led to severe distress among homebuyers due to stalled housing projects. The Court has asked the CBI to submit a detailed proposal within two weeks outlining how the investigation will be conducted, stressing […]

Economy National

Fitch Projects India’s GDP Growth at 6.5% for FY26 Amid Global Trade Tensions

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2025

India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to grow by 6.5% in the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26), with a slight deceleration to 6.3% in the following fiscal year. This outlook highlights the country’s relative insulation from aggressive global trade policies, particularly those driven by the United States. India’s Economic Resilience Despite growing global

Economy National

India’s Net Direct Tax Collections Surge 13% to ₹21.26 Trillion

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2025

India’s net direct tax collections have recorded a significant increase, rising by 13% to ₹21.26 trillion as of March 16 in the current fiscal year. This growth is primarily attributed to higher advance tax payments, indicating the country’s economic resilience and improved tax compliance. Surge in Advance Tax Collections Advance tax collections have seen