Toll Cut Up to 50% on Elevated NH Sections for Commercial Vehicles

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

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India’s Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has introduced a transformative toll policy, reducing charges on elevated stretches of National Highways by up to 50% for commercial vehicles. The change applies to toll plazas on bridges, flyovers, tunnels, and other elevated infrastructure,

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Cabinet Approves ₹1.07 Lakh Cr Job Scheme and ₹1 Lakh Cr R&D Push

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

In a major economic policy boost, the Union Cabinet on July 1 approved two high-impact schemes aimed at employment generation and technological innovation. The decisions include a ₹1.07 lakh crore Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to create formal jobs, and a ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme focused on deep-tech and sunrise […]

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Centre’s Guidelines Revive Bike Taxi Hopes in Karnataka

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

The Central government’s latest revision of the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines has reignited hope for thousands of bike taxi riders in Karnataka, following a sweeping ban imposed last month. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways officially amended the Aggregator Guidelines 2025 on July 1, allowing private motorcycles to be used as ride-hailing vehicles for […]

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India Launches Passport Seva 2.0 and Nationwide E‑Passports

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar marked the 13th Passport Seva Divas with a transformative announcement: the nationwide rollout of Passport Seva Programme Version 2.0 (PSP 2.0) and the introduction of e‑Passports. These initiatives promise to enhance passport issuance efficiency, strengthen travel security, and expand access—particularly in remote and underserved

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Centre Equalises Gratuity for UPS Pensioners

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

The central government has formally approved a long-awaited reform to bring parity in gratuity benefits between Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) pensioners and their Old Pension Scheme (OPS) counterparts. In a major policy decision, the government has extended both retirement and death gratuity provisions to those under the UPS framework, ensuring financial equity for lakhs of

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Government Notifies Census 2027; Two-Phase Count Confirmed

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

The Government of India has officially notified the commencement of Census 2027, marking a significant national exercise in data collection after a 16-year gap. This will be India’s first full digital census and the first to include a caste-based enumeration since 1931. The exercise will be held in two phases across the country. Census 2027 […]

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Major Bureaucratic Shake‑Up in Cabinet Secretariat

By Editor - News Desk June 15, 2025

India’s Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a significant reshuffle on June 14, 2025. R A Chandrashekar, an IPS officer from the 1991 Kerala cadre and currently Special Director at the Intelligence Bureau, has been appointed as Secretary (Security) in the Cabinet Secretariat. He will assume office from […]

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RBI Overhauls KYC Rules to Simplify Onboarding and Updates

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India has rolled out significant reforms to its Know Your Customer (KYC) framework, aiming to make the process more accessible, technology-friendly, and inclusive. The move is part of a broader initiative to modernise financial compliance without compromising on regulatory safeguards. Multiple Onboarding Options As per the revised guidelines announced

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Registered Property Alone Not Proof of Ownership: SC

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has clarified that simply registering a property is not sufficient to establish legal ownership over it. In a crucial ruling that affects property disputes across the country, the apex court said that a registered sale deed may indicate a transaction has taken place, but ownership is a matter of legal […]

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Govt May Charge MDR on UPI Payments Over ₹3,000

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2025

India is exploring the reintroduction of a modest Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions exceeding ₹3,000. This potential shift aims to bolster the sustainability of the country’s booming digital payments system without impacting everyday users. UPI charges Since UPI’s launch in 2016 and the removal of MDR in early 2020, it […]