Editorials Opinion

India’s Aimless Opposition: A Democracy Without Dissent

By BPN News Desk April 6, 2025

A democracy without dissent is like biryani without spices—bland, pointless, and ultimately forgettable. India, the world’s largest democracy, proudly conducts elections with military precision and media fanfare. The only missing ingredient in this grand democratic theatre? An opposition that actually opposes. Not performatively. Not selectively. But consistently and

Editorials Opinion

Hyderabad’s Green Massacre: The Telangana Government’s Silent War on Forests and Accountability

By BPN News Desk April 6, 2025

In the dead of Hyderabad’s sweltering March, the chainsaws roared louder than public dissent, clearing nearly 400 acres of green cover in Kancha Gachibowli. What was once a haven for peacocks and deer is now reduced to soil scraped bare—thanks to the Telangana government’s covert operation to build yet another “IT park.” But beneath the […]

International

President Trump Urges Americans to ‘Hang Tough’ Amid New Tariffs

By BPN News Desk April 6, 2025

President Donald Trump has asked Americans to remain resilient as sweeping new tariffs take effect under his administration’s trade overhaul. Framing the move as part of an “economic revolution,” Trump insisted that the temporary discomfort caused by these measures would ultimately benefit the nation by restoring manufacturing strength and correcting trade imbalances. On

International

Germany Considers Repatriating Gold Reserves Amid Policy Concerns in U.S.

By BPN News Desk April 6, 2025

Germany is seriously weighing the prospect of moving a large share of its gold reserves out of the United States amid rising concerns over the unpredictability of U.S. economic and political policies. Nearly 1,200 tonnes of German gold—around 30% of its total reserves—are currently held in the vaults of the U.S. Federal Reserve in New […]

Economy National

RBI Considers Further Rate Cuts Amid US Tariff Impact on Indian Economy

By BPN News Desk April 6, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India is weighing the option of further rate cuts in response to the economic impact of new US tariffs imposed on Indian exports. The 26% reciprocal tariffs are expected to hit trade volumes and slow down GDP growth in the current financial year. Economists estimate that India’s GDP growth could fall […]

National

Food Minister Seeks Crackdown on Adulterated Paneer Sales Across India

By BPN News Desk April 6, 2025

Food Minister Pralhad Joshi has raised an alarm over the rising sale of adulterated and fake paneer across the country. In a formal communication, he urged Health Minister J P Nadda to take immediate steps to curb the circulation of substandard paneer in restaurants, fast food outlets, and local markets. The concern follows a growing […]

International

JPMorgan Forecasts U.S. Recession by End of 2025 Due to New Tariffs

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2025

JPMorgan Chase & Co. has predicted that the United States could enter a recession by the end of 2025, attributing this economic forecast to the impact of a sweeping new tariff policy introduced by former President Donald Trump. The proposal includes a blanket 10% tariff on all imports and significantly higher levies for countries with […]

Celebrity News Entertainment

Income Tax Department Seeks Clarification from Prithviraj Sukumaran

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2025

The Income Tax Department has issued a notice to actor and filmmaker Prithviraj Sukumaran, requesting clarification regarding his earnings from three films released in 2022: “Gold,” “Jana Gana Mana,” and “Kaduva.” Prithviraj co-produced and starred in these films but reportedly did not receive remuneration as an actor. Instead, he earned

Defence National

BSF Foils Infiltration Bid, Neutralizes Intruder Along Jammu Border

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2025

A potential security threat was averted along the International Border in Jammu after the Border Security Force (BSF) intercepted and neutralized a Pakistani intruder attempting to cross into Indian territory. The incident occurred in the Arnia sector during the early hours when vigilant BSF troops noticed suspicious movement near the border fence. According to officials,

State News West India

BookMyShow Removes Kunal Kamra Amid Shiv Sena’s Objections

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2025

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has reportedly been removed from the artist listings on BookMyShow following objections raised by the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction. The move came after a letter from the party’s youth leader who claimed Kamra had consistently displayed a pattern of offensive behavior under the pretext of comedy. The Shiv Sena representative […]