Law & Order National

Human Dignity Called “Soul of Constitution” by CJI

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai has underlined that human dignity is the soul of the Indian Constitution, describing it as the guiding principle that holds together the values enshrined in the Preamble. CJI’s Lecture on Core Principles Speaking at the 11th Dr. L. M. Singhvi Memorial Lecture, themed “Human Dignity as the Soul […]

International

Putin Says US Can’t Bulldog India and China with Tariffs

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff measures, warning that economic coercion against India and China reflects an outdated mindset. Putin Warns Against “Colonial Era” Tactics Speaking at a press conference following the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit and a military parade in Beijing, Putin declared,

Expert Opinions Opinion

Cheaper Essentials, Tax-Free Insurance, Affordable Appliances and Cars: Inside India’s GST Overhaul

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

India’s Goods and Services Tax has finally undergone the kind of overhaul that touches every citizen’s wallet. The government’s latest reform order, unveiled as a Diwali gift, slashes rates across a wide span of categories — from soaps and shampoos to tractors and three-wheelers. Essentials drop to 5%, health and life insurance premiums are freed […]

Business Finance

GST Council Rolls Out Two-Slab Tax, Adds 40% ‘Sin’ Tier

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has approved sweeping reforms to India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST), effective from 22 September 2025, coinciding with the Navratri festival. New GST Structure Under the new framework, the existing four tax slabs—5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%—are replaced by a simplified two-slab structure of 5% and […]

Defence National

Russia in Talks to Supply More S-400 to India

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

Russia has confirmed that it is in talks with India to supply additional S-400 surface-to-air missile systems. Dmitry Shugayev, head of Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, said discussions are ongoing and highlighted that India already operates the system. Background on Existing Deal India signed a $5.5 billion deal in 2018 to acquire five S-400

South India State News

Kavitha Quits BRS and MLC Amid Party Feud

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

K. Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, has resigned from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and her position as Member of the Legislative Council (MLC). The resignation came a day after she was suspended from the party on September 2 for alleged anti-party activities. Accusations of Conspiracy Within the Party Speaking […]

International

Judge Rules Trump’s LA Troop Deployment Unlawful

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

A U.S. federal judge in San Francisco ruled that President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles was unlawful. The court said the action violated the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, which restricts federal military involvement in domestic law enforcement without congressional approval. Details of the Deployment The ruling followed […]

International

Over 500 Drones, Missiles Fired at Ukraine

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

Russia carried out a large-scale air attack on Ukraine overnight between September 2 and 3, launching more than 500 drones and missiles. Ukrainian authorities confirmed strikes across several central and western regions. Civilian Infrastructure Damaged The bombardment caused significant damage to civilian infrastructure. Homes, energy facilities, and rail lines were hit,

International

US Analyst Urges Trump: Zero Tariffs, Apologize to India

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

U.S. trade analyst Edward Price criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to impose steep tariffs on Indian imports. He called the move “irrational” and warned that such actions could destabilize one of America’s most important partnerships. Calls for Apology and Reset Price urged Trump to completely remove the tariffs and formally apologize to India. He stressed […]

International

Trump Accuses Xi, Putin, Kim of Conspiring Against US

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Chinese President Xi Jinping for hosting a military parade attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Posting on his social media platform, Trump sarcastically asked Xi to “give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against the United […]