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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 […]

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Govt Launches Nationwide Drive to Return Unclaimed Deposits, Dividends & Policies

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2025

In a major push to reconnect citizens with their unclaimed financial assets, the central government is launching a nationwide campaign across 500 districts. This initiative aims to return dormant bank deposits, unpaid dividends, lapsed insurance policies, unclaimed pension funds, and more to their rightful owners, marking a crucial step towards financial inclusion and

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India Mandates AC Settings Between 20°C and 28°C

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2025

India has introduced a new regulation limiting air conditioner temperature settings between 20°C and 28°C for all sectors, including households, offices, and vehicles. Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced the measure as part of the government’s broader plan to curb electricity consumption, reduce strain on the national power grid, and contribute to

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Govt Frees Up Doordarshan, AIR, PIB Archives for Creators

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

In a major relief for India’s digital content creators, the Government of India has made the media archives of Doordarshan, All India Radio (Akashvani), and the Press Information Bureau (PIB) freely accessible for public use. This move follows rising concern over copyright strikes issued by private news agency ANI against independent YouTubers and creators. The […]

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India Begins 5-Year Appraisal of Govt Schemes

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

The Government of India has launched a comprehensive appraisal and approval process for Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs) and Central Sector Schemes (CSs) in preparation for the next Finance Commission cycle, which will begin on April 1, 2026. This review is part of routine five-year planning aligned with the term of the 16th Finance Commission. The […]

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EC to Get Death Data Digitally for Accurate Voter Rolls

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2025

The Election Commission of India (EC) is moving toward a more precise and efficient electoral roll update system by digitally integrating death registration data from states and Union Territories. This landmark development follows the 2023 amendment to the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, which legally permits the use of such data for updating […]

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Cabinet Approves Caste Census in 2025 Enumeration

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

In a landmark policy decision, the Union Cabinet has approved the inclusion of caste enumeration in the upcoming national census. The announcement, made by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, marks a significant shift in India’s data collection strategy, with long-term implications for governance, welfare policies, and political discourse. “Cabinet Committee on Political

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Finance Ministry to Launch Unified Portal for Government Schemes

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

The Union Finance Ministry is preparing to roll out a centralized digital platform that will integrate all government-sponsored schemes related to loan sanctions, disbursements, interest subsidies, and claims. This move is aimed at simplifying access, improving transparency, and enhancing coordination across multiple departments and banking institutions. Streamlining

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India’s DBT System Saves ₹3.48 Lakh Crore Since 2013, Slashes Subsidy Leakages by Half

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

India’s Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system has saved the exchequer a staggering ₹3.48 lakh crore since its inception in 2013, according to official data released this week. By replacing traditional welfare disbursement models with a digitally monitored, Aadhaar-linked transfer mechanism, the government has significantly curtailed subsidy leakages and improved the