National

US Trade Delegation to Visit India

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

US trade negotiators will arrive in New Delhi on Tuesday for talks with the Commerce Ministry. The discussions were confirmed by Special Secretary Rajesh Agarwal and will focus on easing trade tensions between the two countries. Aim of the Talks The meeting is expected to address the steep tariffs recently imposed by the US on […]

State News West India

SIT Clears Vantara of Alleged Violations

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) has given a clean chit to Vantara, the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The report submitted on 12 September 2025 confirmed there were no legal or regulatory violations. SIT’s Scope of Inquiry Constituted on 25 August 2025, the SIT was tasked with examining complaints that […]

Cricket Sports

PCB Seeks Referee Pycroft’s Removal After Handshake Row

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board has demanded the removal of Andy Pycroft, the match referee for the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup game, following the controversy over Indian players not shaking hands with Pakistani players before and after the match. Protest Over Toss Instructions According to the PCB, Pycroft instructed the captains not to shake hands […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Empty Gestures, Full Grounds: The Hypocrisy of India-Pakistan Cricket

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Asia Cup 2025 clash between India and Pakistan ended with more than just runs and wickets. While India registered a convincing victory, the match was overshadowed by symbolic gestures that were meant to signal defiance but left many questioning their real value. Indian players refused to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts before and […]

South India State News

BJP Accuses CM Siddaramaiah of Backing Conversions

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Karnataka BJP has attacked Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging that he is undermining Hinduism and indirectly supporting religious conversions. Senior BJP leaders, including C. T. Ravi and B. Y. Vijayendra, criticised the CM’s remarks, claiming they reflect an anti-Hindu stance. Siddaramaiah’s Clarification Siddaramaiah said that conversions are not driven by

State News West India

Mumbai Monorail Halts in Wadala; 17 Rescued

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

A Mumbai Monorail train stopped suddenly on Monday morning due to a technical fault, leaving 17 passengers stranded. The incident took place around 7:16 AM between Antop Hill Bus Depot and GTBN stations in Wadala. All passengers were safely rescued and shifted to another train. No injuries were reported. Cause of the Disruption Officials confirmed […]

Law & Order National

SC Stays Provisions of Waqf Amendment Act

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Supreme Court has ordered a partial stay on certain provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, while hearing petitions that challenged the constitutionality of the law. The rest of the Act remains in force. Five-Year Islam Practice Clause Suspended The bench suspended the clause requiring an individual to have practised Islam for at least […]

Government Policies National

Washington Can’t Match Moscow’s Oil Bargain for India

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

For weeks, Washington has been trying to strong-arm New Delhi into abandoning cheap Russian crude and turning instead to American barrels. Sergio Gor, Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to India, openly declared that India should open its market to U.S. crude, petroleum, and LNG. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick went further, threatening India with higher tariffs […]

Government Policies National

India Proposes 20-Year Tax Holiday for Data Centres

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The government has drafted a National Data Centre Policy that includes a tax holiday of up to 20 years for developers. The move aims to attract large-scale investments while boosting capacity, energy efficiency, and employment. Incentives Under the Policy The draft policy proposes GST input tax credits on capital assets such as construction material, electrical […]

Defence National

India Approves DPM 2025 for Defence Procurement

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Defence Ministry has cleared the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, aimed at streamlining and simplifying revenue procurement for the armed forces. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the framework, which will govern procurements worth nearly ₹1 lakh crore this year. Key Features of DPM 2025 The manual introduces measures to improve efficiency and transparency