Cricket Sports

Van der Dussen Appointed Captain of New-Look South Africa T20I Squad

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

Rassie van der Dussen has been named captain of a refreshed South Africa T20I squad set to compete in a tri-series against Zimbabwe and New Zealand in Harare from July 14 to 26. The series, the squad’s first assignment under head coach Shukri Conrad across the white-ball format, marks the start of preparations ahead of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World […]

Business Industry

Reliance, Nayara Dominate India’s Russian Oil Imports

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

India has become the largest global buyer of Russia’s Urals crude oil in 2025, with private refiners Reliance Industries and Nayara Energy accounting for nearly 45% of total seaborne exports of the grade. This surge not only reinforces India’s pivotal role in the global oil trade but also highlights the growing influence of private refineries […]

Economy National

GST Council Eyes Elimination of 12% Slab for Simpler Tax Regime

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

The GST Council is preparing for a significant overhaul of India’s tax structure by proposing the removal of the 12% tax slab in its upcoming 56th meeting, expected in late June or early July. The move is part of a larger effort to rationalise the GST framework, reduce classification disputes, and simplify compliance for businesses […]

Law & Order National

CJI Gavai Affirms Constitution’s Supremacy Over Parliament

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai has reaffirmed the supremacy of the Constitution of India during a public address in his hometown of Amravati, asserting that it stands above all democratic institutions—including Parliament, the executive, and the judiciary. He stressed that while Parliament may enact amendments, it lacks the authority to alter the fundamental basic

State News West India

₹5,000 Meals on Silver Plates Spark Outrage at Maharashtra Conclave

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

Amid serious fiscal strain and public protests, the Maharashtra government invited sharp criticism after hosting a lavish two-day Estimates Committee conclave in Mumbai, where guests were reportedly served ₹5,000-per-head meals on exquisite silver plates. The event, held at Vidhan Bhavan on June 23, brought together chairpersons and members of state budget scrutiny

Economy National

RBI: India’s Economy Steady Despite Global Headwinds

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

India’s economy remains on firm footing amid global uncertainties, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s June bulletin. With strong domestic demand, a healthy financial sector, and calibrated policy intervention, the nation is showing resilience even as external pressures rise. Stable Domestic Momentum High-frequency indicators for May 2025 reveal sustained robustness

National

JPC to Meet July 11 for Legal Consultations on One Nation, One Poll

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) formed to consider the proposal for One Nation, One Poll will hold its inaugural meeting on July 11, signaling a strategic push towards synchronising India’s national and state elections. This initiative aims to streamline the electoral calendar and reduce the cost and frequency of polls. Leading up to the meeting, […]

Law & Order National

Media Bodies Demand Journalism Be Exempt from India’s New Data Law

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

Leading Indian media associations have jointly urged the central government to explicitly exempt journalistic work from the proposed Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. They argue the current draft could threaten press freedoms by imposing restrictions on newsgathering, editorial autonomy, and source confidentiality. DPDP Act Impact on Journalism The DPDP Act

East India State News

Centre Approves Bihar’s First Nuclear Plant Ahead of Elections

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved Bihar’s first-ever nuclear power plant as part of the nationwide Nuclear Energy Mission, marking a strategic move in the state’s energy framework ahead of impending assembly polls. Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar revealed the regional energy ministers’ conference in Patna on June 25 that Bihar had formally requested the […]

Defence National

DRDO, Bharat Forge Unveil Ultra-Light Rifle for Urban Combat

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

In a significant boost to India’s close-quarter combat capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Bharat Forge have jointly developed a lightweight Close Quarter Battle (CQB) carbine tailored for urban warfare. Remarkably, the rifle weighs just around 3.3 kg—lighter than a typical kitchen pressure cooker—yet offers robust performance