Breaking Down The News Opinion

Breaking Down The News: Understanding the RBI’s Repo Rate Cut and What It Means for You

By BPN News Desk February 10, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently announced a repo rate cut of 25 basis points, bringing it down to 6.25%. While this might sound like financial jargon, this decision impacts almost every Indian – from homebuyers and business owners to savers and investors. Let’s break it down in simple terms. What is the Repo […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From Reformers to Frauds: How AAP Made Honest Politics a Laughingstock

By BPN News Desk February 10, 2025

There was a time when the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) wasn’t just a political outfit—it was a movement. A rebellion against corruption, a crusade for clean governance, a flicker of hope for millions who believed that the system could be fixed. From auto drivers to tech professionals, from street vendors to university students—everyone saw in […]

State News

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh Resigns Amid Prolonged Ethnic Violence

By BPN News Desk February 9, 2025

Manipur’s Chief Minister, N. Biren Singh, has tendered his resignation amidst ongoing ethnic violence that has plagued the northeastern state for nearly two years. On Sunday, Singh submitted his resignation letter to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan in Imphal. Resignation Amidst Prolonged Ethnic Unrest The resignation comes in the wake of persistent […]

National Politics

Piyush Goyal Criticizes States’ Demand for Funds Based on Tax Contributions

By BPN News Desk February 9, 2025

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has criticized certain states for requesting funds from the central government in proportion to their tax contributions, describing this approach as “petty thinking.” He emphasized that such demands overlook the broader principle of national unity and equitable development. Goyal’s Perspective on Fiscal Federalism Goyal argued

International

Elon Musk Challenges Court Ruling Limiting DOGE’s Access to Treasury Data

By BPN News Desk February 9, 2025

Elon Musk has publicly criticized a recent federal court decision that temporarily restricts his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing the U.S. Treasury Department’s payment systems. The court’s injunction, issued by U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer, was prompted by concerns over potential unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information

Business Finance

RBI Introduces Exclusive Domains to Enhance Digital Payment Security

By BPN News Desk February 9, 2025

In a strategic move to bolster digital payment security and mitigate rising cyber threats, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the introduction of exclusive internet domains for financial institutions. This initiative aims to enhance trust in digital banking and payment services. Addressing Rising Digital Payment Frauds The RBI has expressed significant concern

National

Private Bills Advocate for Minimum 100 Parliamentary Sitting Days Annually

By BPN News Desk February 9, 2025

In a move to enhance legislative efficiency and accountability, private member bills have been introduced in Parliament, proposing that the institution convene for a minimum of 100 days annually. These bills aim to address concerns over the limited number of sitting days, which some argue hampers thorough legislative scrutiny and debate. Current Parliamentary Sitting

Environment Pollution

Supreme Court Criticizes Government Over Power Plant Emission Extensions

By BPN News Desk February 9, 2025

The Supreme Court has raised serious concerns over the government’s repeated extensions granted to coal-fired power plants for meeting emission norms. The court questioned whether these extensions effectively serve as a “license to pollute,” potentially worsening environmental degradation and posing a risk to public health. Background on Emission Standard

Defence National

HAL Awaits GE F404 Engines to Deliver Tejas Mk1A and Trainer Jets

By BPN News Desk February 9, 2025

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is prepared to deliver three Tejas Mk1A fighter jets and four Tejas Mk1 trainer aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF) upon the arrival of the GE F404 engines. The delivery of these engines is anticipated to commence in the next few days, marking a significant advancement in the Tejas program […]

Science Space & Astronomy

ISRO Chief Highlights Benefits of In-Flight Cryogenic Stage Restart

By BPN News Desk February 9, 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is exploring the capability to restart the cryogenic stage of its launch vehicles during flight to enhance mission flexibility and payload delivery efficiency. This advancement aims to optimize orbital insertions and accommodate multiple payload deployments in a single mission. Enhancing Mission Flexibility By enabling the