Business

Supreme Court Sets Timeline for Discom Dues

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has ordered all states and union territories to clear the unpaid dues owed to electricity distribution companies (discoms). These unpaid amounts, called “regulatory assets,” must be fully repaid within four years starting April 1, 2024. Limits and New Rules for Tariffs The court has also mandated that any new regulatory […]

Business

BHEL Reports Bigger Loss in June Quarter

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a government-owned engineering company, reported a larger loss for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025-26. The company’s consolidated net loss widened to ₹455.5 crore, compared with a ₹211.4 crore loss in the same period last year. This loss more than doubled compared to the year-ago quarter. Revenue and Expenses […]

International

India and Brazil Join Hands Against U.S. Tariffs

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke by phone for about one hour on Thursday, August 7, 2025. They discussed the recent 50% tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on goods from both countries. The two leaders agreed to work together more closely in areas like trade, […]

International

Japan Urges U.S. to Implement Auto Tariff Cut Promptly

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Japan has called on the United States to quickly implement a previously agreed reduction in tariffs on Japanese automobiles and auto parts. The deal, which involves cutting U.S. import duties from 27.5% to 15%, has yet to be given a clear implementation timeline. Japanese trade officials raised the issue during recent bilateral talks with the […]

Business Markets

Indian Markets End Higher Despite Trump’s Tariff Announcement

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Indian stock markets closed in the green on Wednesday, brushing off concerns triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on Indian goods. Both the Sensex and the Nifty 50 posted gains, reflecting investor confidence in domestic economic fundamentals despite global trade tensions. The BSE Sensex rose 385 points to end at 75,145, […]

International

Putin to Visit India Later This Year, Dates Near Final

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India later in 2025, according to National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. The announcement was made during Doval’s visit to Moscow, where he confirmed that discussions are ongoing and the visit is in advanced stages of planning. The exact dates are yet to be finalized but are expected […]

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Criticises Election Commission Over Maharashtra Row

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has once again hit out at the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing it of mishandling the political situation in Maharashtra. Speaking during a press interaction, Gandhi said the poll body had “openly shown something wrong” in the way it handled the dispute over the Shiv Sena party symbol and name […]

National

Tharoor Urges 50% Tariff on US Goods if Duties Remain

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has suggested that India should respond firmly if the United States does not withdraw its recently increased tariffs on Indian goods. He proposed that India raise its average tariff rate—currently around 17%—to 50% to match the U.S. move, but only if Washington fails to reverse its decision after the 21-day […]

National

No More Personal Cabins in New Kartavya Bhavan Offices

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

The new Kartavya Bhavan, part of the Central Vista redevelopment project in New Delhi, is bringing a major shift in how government officials work. The building, which now houses several key ministries, has moved away from traditional cabin-based offices, adopting a more modern, open-plan layout. This new setup replaces personal cabins with shared workspaces, common […]

Business

Google Pledges $1 Billion to Support AI Training in U.S. Colleges

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Google has announced a major investment of $1 billion over the next three years to support artificial intelligence (AI) training and education in the United States. The initiative will benefit more than 100 colleges, universities, and nonprofit institutions across the country, with plans to eventually include all accredited nonprofit U.S. colleges. The program aims to […]