Government Policies National

GoM Backs Scrapping 12% and 28% GST Slabs

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

The Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation has approved the Centre’s proposal to simplify the goods and services tax system. The panel has recommended scrapping the 12% and 28% slabs and consolidating the structure into just two major rates — 5% for essential and merit goods and 18% for standard items. Shift of […]

Law & Order National

SC Refuses Urgent Hearing in Stray Dog Case

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

The Supreme Court has refused to grant an urgent hearing on a petition challenging the Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s (MCD) recent notification to capture stray dogs across the city. The plea was mentioned before Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi, but the bench said it would not take up the matter on priority. Earlier Court […]

International

Haley Urges U.S. to Mend India Ties to Counter China

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has warned that weakening ties with India would be a “strategic disaster” for the United States. She urged the Trump administration to reset relations with New Delhi and treat India as a valued democratic partner instead of allowing friction to deepen. Concerns Over Tariff Policies Her […]

National

Amit Shah Defends Removal Bill, Cites 2010 Arrest

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has defended the government’s proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to automatically remove the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, or other ministers if they remain in custody for 30 consecutive days in cases where charges involve a minimum punishment of five years. The bill, tabled in the Lok Sabha, is part of […]

North India State News

Delhi Schools Hit by Third Bomb Threat in Four Days

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

At least six schools in Delhi received bomb threats via email on Thursday morning, the third such incident in just four days. The threats sparked panic among parents and led to swift evacuations as authorities rushed to secure the premises. Threats Sent by Email According to police, the threatening emails were received between 6:30 am […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Questions Governor’s Power Over State Bills

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

In a key hearing on a presidential reference, Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai questioned whether placing the power to indefinitely withhold assent to state bills in the hands of a governor would compromise democratic governance. He asked whether such a power would effectively allow a governor to derail legislation, placing the elected government […]

North India State News

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Gets Z-Security After Attack

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked during her weekly Jan Sunwai (public grievance hearing) at her Civil Lines residence. The assailant, identified as Rajesh Sakariya from Rajkot, approached her posing as a petitioner before suddenly slapping her and pulling her hair. Security personnel immediately restrained him, but Gupta suffered injuries to her head and […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From Cinema Screens to Cricket Grounds: Why National Bans Don’t Apply to Cricket

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

India has banned Pakistani actors, singers, and OTT content in the wake of recent terror attacks. Entire films like Abir Gulaal and Sardaar Ji 3 have been blocked from Indian release, and even Instagram accounts of Pakistani celebrities have been taken down. Guilds like AICWA and FWICE have declared it a patriotic duty to sever […]

International

China Calls for Stronger Ties with Pakistan, Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a trilateral dialogue with his counterparts from Pakistan and Afghanistan in Kabul. The meeting focused on strengthening security cooperation, boosting trade, and expanding regional connectivity at a time when all three countries face growing internal and external challenges. Security and Counterterrorism Wang Yi urged the three

International

Xi Visits Tibet to Mark 60th Anniversary

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping has made his second-ever visit to Tibet as head of state, arriving in Lhasa to mark the 60th anniversary of the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). His only previous visit as president was in July 2021. Xi’s arrival was broadcast prominently on state media, underscoring the importance China attaches to the politically […]