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From Diwali Discounts to Demand Surges: Why GST Reform Could Be 2025’s Big Economic Story

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s August 15 announcement of next-generation GST reforms, set for implementation by Diwali 2025, is more than just a festive season headline. It’s a structural overhaul designed to touch both the everyday essentials that drive rural markets and the big-ticket items that sway urban consumption patterns. By targeting two critical slabs — […]

North India State News

Atal Canteens in Delhi to Offer Meals at ₹5

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

In her first Independence Day address as Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta announced the launch of Atal Canteens across the city, where workers and vulnerable populations will receive a full meal for just ₹5. Affordable Meal Scheme The initiative plans to set up around 100 canteens, prioritizing locations in slum clusters and construction zones. The goal […]

International

Pakistan Monsoon Rains Kill Over 160 in a Day

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

Torrential monsoon rains have unleashed devastating floods and landslides across northern and northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 160 people within 24 hours, with the toll expected to rise as rescue operations continue. Overnight Devastation Officials confirmed that 157 people died in Buner district alone, making it the hardest-hit area. In a tragic turn, a rescue […]

International

India Rules Out De-dollarisation, Focuses on Local Trade

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

India has firmly stated that de-dollarisation is not part of its financial agenda, even as discussions continue among BRICS nations on using local currencies for trade. MEA Clarifies India’s Position The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that India has not taken steps to move away from the U.S. dollar. While other BRICS countries have floated […]

National Politics

Asaduddin Owaisi Slams PM’s RSS Praise as “Insult to Freedom Struggle”

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day remarks lauding the RSS, calling it “an insult to the freedom struggle.” He argued the Sangh had not participated in India’s fight for independence and even opposed Mahatma Gandhi more than the British. Glorifying RSS Crosses the Line Owaisi expressed

Business

Nayara Shifts Fuel Transfers Offshore to Maintain Exports

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

Faced with European Union sanctions, Nayara Energy has turned to offshore fuel transfers—shifting shipments mid-sea between tankers—to keep exports moving despite restrictions on shipping services. Sanctions Disrupt Supply Chains EU sanctions introduced in July targeted Nayara’s Vadinar refinery, curbing its ability to export refined products due to reduced access to

National

India Launches ‘Mission Sudarshan Chakra’ for Security

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

On India’s 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled Mission Sudarshan Chakra, an ambitious national defence initiative aimed at developing an advanced, multi-layered air defence system using exclusively Indian technology. A Mythical Inspiration for Modern Defence Named after Lord Krishna’s divine weapon, the mission draws inspiration from mythology to

National

Dome of Humayun’s Tomb Collapses, Several Feared Trapped

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

A portion of the dome of Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi’s Nizamuddin area collapsed around 4:30 p.m. today. Emergency teams are engaged in rescue efforts, with eight to nine people feared trapped under the debris. Initial Response The Delhi Fire Services dispatched five fire tenders to the site after receiving an urgent call. Rescue operations are […]

International

Trump Heads to Alaska for High-Stakes Putin Summit

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

President Donald Trump departed for Anchorage, Alaska, where he is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in what he described as a “high-stakes” summit aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict and broader geopolitical issues. Summit Timing and Setting The one-on-one meeting is set to begin around 11 a.m. local time at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson

National

Modi: India Won’t Tolerate Nuclear Blackmail

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

On India’s 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unequivocally declared that the country will no longer tolerate nuclear coercion from Pakistan, while announcing the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. Strong Warning to Pakistan From the Red Fort, the Prime Minister warned that “blood and water won’t flow together,” signaling a firm rejection of […]