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India Bars Foreign-Funded NGOs from Publishing News

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2025

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has introduced a critical amendment to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010, effectively barring non-governmental organizations receiving foreign donations from publishing any form of news content. The move, aimed at restricting foreign influence on domestic narratives, targets NGOs that may otherwise be involved in

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Income Tax Return Deadline Extended to September 15, 2025

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2025

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has officially extended the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the financial year 2024–25 (assessment year 2025–26). The new deadline has been moved from July 31, 2025, to September 15, 2025. This extension applies to individual taxpayers, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), and other entities that are […]

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RBI Expected to Cut Repo Rate by 25 bps in June 2025 Policy Meeting

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is widely expected to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points in its next policy meeting on June 6, 2025. If implemented, this would be the third consecutive rate cut this year, following reductions in February and April, signaling a strong pivot toward economic […]

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India Surpasses Japan to Become 4th Largest Economy

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2025

India has overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, with a nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching $4.19 trillion in 2025. The announcement was made by NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam during a press briefing following the 10th Governing Council meeting of the planning body. The development marks a major milestone in India’s global […]

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RBI Approves Record ₹2.69 Lakh Crore Dividend to Centre

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

In a landmark financial move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved a record-breaking dividend transfer of ₹2.69 lakh crore to the central government for the financial year ending March 2025. This is the highest-ever surplus transfer in the RBI’s history and significantly surpasses both the ₹2.1 lakh crore paid last year and the […]

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India’s Net FDI Plummets to $0.4 Billion in FY25 Amid Rising Repatriation

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2025

India’s net foreign direct investment (FDI) plunged dramatically in the financial year 2024-25 (FY25), falling over 96% to just $0.4 billion, compared to $10.1 billion in FY24. This sharp decline comes in stark contrast to the country’s gross FDI inflows, which rose by 13.7% to reach a record $81 billion — up from $71.3 billion […]

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India Launches Nationwide Drive to Formalize Informal Economy

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2025

In a significant move to strengthen India’s economic framework, the government has launched a pan-India drive aimed at formalizing the informal economy and boosting compliance under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Finance and coordinated with state governments, aims to bring unregistered businesses, traders, and workers under

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India Leads Global Growth with 6.3% GDP in 2025: UN Report

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

India has been projected to be the fastest-growing major economy in 2025, with a GDP growth rate of 6.3%, according to the United Nations’ mid-year World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report. While the projection has been slightly revised down from the earlier 6.6%, it still places India ahead of China (4.6%), the United States […]

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RBI Poised for Rate Cuts as Inflation Drops Below 4%

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

India’s retail inflation has fallen below the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) target for three straight months, triggering widespread anticipation of interest rate cuts. With consumer inflation easing to 3.16% in April 2025—its lowest in six years—economists forecast a series of repo rate reductions aimed at reviving domestic demand and investment. Inflation Trends and

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RBI Forecasts 6.5% GDP Growth Amid Global Challenges

By BPN News Desk April 28, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India has projected that India’s economy will grow by 6.5% in the fiscal year 2024–25, reinforcing its status as the fastest-growing major economy in the world. Despite the global turbulence and economic slowdowns seen in various parts of the world, India’s growth outlook remains strong, showcasing remarkable resilience. The RBI noted […]