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 […]

Business Finance

GST Council Meets to Discuss Major Rate Changes

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

The 56th GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, began a two-day meeting in New Delhi on September 3. The meeting includes representatives from the Centre and states to discuss major reforms in India’s indirect tax system. Simplifying the Tax Structure One of the key proposals is to replace the current four-tier GST system […]

International

Trump Disappointed in Putin, Unfazed by China Ties

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said he was “very disappointed” in Russian President Vladimir Putin after their recent summit in Alaska failed to produce progress on ending the Ukraine war. Trump noted that despite talks, no agreement was reached to halt the fighting. Plans to Reduce War Casualties Trump stated that his administration would push forward […]

Breaking Down The News Opinion

Breaking Down The News: Ukraine Runs on Russian Crude, But Indian Refineries Get the Blame

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

Ukraine today finds itself in an extraordinary irony. On the battlefield and in civilian life, diesel is the fuel that keeps the country running. Yet with its own refineries crippled by Russian missile strikes, Kyiv has become almost entirely dependent on imports to meet its needs. In July 2025, India suddenly emerged as Ukraine’s largest […]