GST Collections Hit 10-Month High In March

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

Economy National

GST Collections Hit 10-Month High In March India’s gross GST collections rose to Rs 2 lakh crore in March, marking a 10-month high and showing continued strength in tax revenues at the close of FY26. The latest figures reflect an 8.8% increase from the year-ago period and a clear rebound from

Government Policies National

India Waives Duty On Key Chemical Imports

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

  The Centre has exempted a range of petrochemical and chemical imports from customs duty until June 30, in a move aimed at easing supply disruptions and cost pressure triggered by the Iran war. The temporary relief is expected to support industries facing higher input costs as global supply chains remain under stress. Chemical Import […]

National

India Moves To Secure LPG Supply

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

India Moves To Secure LPG Supply Amid Iran War The Centre has moved to secure LPG supplies and protect essential sectors from the fallout of the Iran war, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairing a high-level Cabinet Committee on Security meeting to review fuel, power and logistics preparedness. The review came as the government sought […]

Law & Order National

Delhi Court Rejects Plea Against Sitharaman

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

A Delhi court has dismissed a criminal defamation complaint against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, holding that no prima facie case was made out to continue proceedings. The case stemmed from remarks she made during the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaign regarding AAP leader Somnath Bharti and allegations linked to his marital dispute. Delhi Court […]

National

India To Receive Iranian Oil After 7 Years

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

India is set to receive its first shipment of Iranian crude oil in seven years, with a tanker carrying about 600,000 barrels expected to arrive at Gujarat’s Vadinar port this week. The development marks a limited revival in Indo-Iran oil trade after years of disruption caused by US sanctions. India To Receive Iranian Oil After […]

National

Commercial LPG Price Hiked By Rs 195.50

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

Commercial LPG prices were raised sharply on April 1, with state-run fuel retailers increasing the rate of a 19-kg cylinder by Rs 195.50 amid higher global oil prices linked to the West Asia conflict. The latest revision adds to cost pressure on hotels, restaurants and small businesses that rely on commercial gas. Commercial LPG Price […]

National Politics

Leander Paes Joins BJP Before Bengal Polls

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Tennis legend Leander Paes has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, stepping into active politics ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election. The former doubles world No. 1 and one of India’s most decorated athletes said the move gives him an opportunity to serve the country in a new way after spending decades representing India […]

National Politics

Nitish Kumar Resigns From Bihar Council

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigned from the Bihar Legislative Council on Monday after his recent election to the Rajya Sabha, completing a constitutional requirement that barred him from continuing in both positions beyond the permitted period. The move marks a significant transition in Bihar politics and has intensified discussion over the future leadership

Law & Order National

Delhi Police Arrest Man In Hoax Bomb Threat Case

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man from Mysuru for allegedly sending multiple hoax bomb threat emails to government offices, schools and courts, triggering panic and repeated security responses over the past month. The accused, identified as Srinivas, is now being taken to Delhi for further questioning as investigators examine the scale of the threats and […]

Law & Order National

Passenger Booked After IndiGo Exit Scare

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

A passenger on a Bengaluru to Varanasi IndiGo flight was booked after allegedly trying to open the emergency exit door shortly before landing, forcing the pilot to abort the first landing attempt and take the aircraft back into the air. The flight landed safely a few minutes later at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in […]