Economy

Experts Urge RBI to Reassess Currency Inflexibility

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2025

With growing global economic challenges and evolving market dynamics, calls have intensified for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to reconsider its approach to currency flexibility. Economists and market experts are advocating for a balanced strategy to enhance the rupee’s competitiveness while maintaining economic stability. The Case for a Flexible Currency Policy

Defence National

Indian Army to Bolster Firepower with Guided Pinaka Rockets

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2025

The Indian Army is poised to strengthen its artillery capabilities with the upcoming delivery of the first batch of Guided Pinaka Rockets. The indigenous weapon system, known for its precision and enhanced range, represents a significant upgrade in India’s defense arsenal. Pinaka Rockets: A Game-Changer for Artillery Developed by the Defence Research and Development

International

Indonesia Joins BRICS as a Full Member, Announces Brazil

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2025

Brazil has officially announced Indonesia’s induction as a full member of the BRICS group, a major milestone in the expansion of this influential economic and political alliance. With this announcement, Indonesia joins the ranks of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, marking a significant step in the bloc’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its global […]

National

India Achieves Third-Largest Metro Network Status Globally

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2025

India has reached a significant milestone by becoming the world’s third-largest metro rail network, boasting an impressive operational length of over 1,000 kilometers. This achievement underscores the nation’s commitment to urban transportation infrastructure, placing it alongside countries like China and the United States, which have extensive metro systems. A

State News

MP Govt Gets 6 Weeks for Union Carbide Waste Disposal

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2025

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a directive to the state government, granting it six weeks to initiate the safe disposal of toxic waste left behind at the Union Carbide plant in Bhopal. The court emphasized compliance with strict safety norms, addressing a long-standing environmental and public health issue linked to the 1984 Bhopal […]

Editorials

“Panipuri Profits vs Middle-Class Taxes: The Bitter Taste of Inequality”

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2025

Ah, the life of a middle-class, tax-paying citizen in India! If there’s one thing that brings tears to my eyes, it’s not onions at ₹100/kg, but my paycheck. My monthly salary, meticulously chopped and sautéed by income tax, professional tax, and cess, barely lasts me till the 20th of the month. And then, just as […]

Cricket Sports

ICC Considers Two-Tier Test Cricket System

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2025

In a bid to rejuvenate Test cricket and increase global competitiveness, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has initiated discussions on implementing a two-tier Test cricket system. The idea, supported by key cricket boards including the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Cricket Australia (CA), and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), aims to […]

Finance

HMPV Scare in Bengaluru Sends Sensex Plummeting 800 Points

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2025

Investor sentiment took a hit as news of a detected case of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Bengaluru led to heightened concerns about potential health crises and their economic fallout. The benchmark Sensex plunged 800 points in response, reflecting growing unease among market participants. HMPV Detection Sparks Fear The Human Metapneumovirus, which has been making

Op-Eds Opinion

Op-Ed: Fool Me Once, Shame on You. Fool Me Twice? Not This Time, China

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2025

When it comes to global health crises, there’s an adage that goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” If COVID-19 was the world’s two-ton wake-up call, the recent surge in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in China feels eerily like déjà vu. Except this time, the world isn’t inclined to play the […]

National

NHAI Slashes Debt by ₹56,000 Crore to Cut Interest Costs

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2025

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken a significant step toward financial prudence by prepaying ₹56,000 crore to lenders during the financial year 2024–25. This strategic move is expected to save the authority an estimated ₹1,200 crore in interest payments, marking a milestone in its efforts to enhance fiscal discipline. Debt Prepayment Strategy […]