Economy National

India to Be Third-Largest Economy, Says Piyush Goyal

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal firmly dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remark labeling India a “dead economy.” Speaking in Parliament, Goyal asserted that India has moved from being among the “Fragile Five” economies to becoming the world’s fastest-growing major economy. He added that India, currently ranked fifth, is on track to become the

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Tharoor Warns US Tariffs Could ‘Destroy’ India‑US Trade

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor called the U.S. decision to impose a 25% tariff plus a penalty on transactions involving Russian oil or arms a “very serious matter” for India. He warned that the effective trade duty could climb as high as 35–45%, or, if a 100% penalty is applied, it could virtually destroy India’s […]

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Backs Trump’s “Dead Economy” Remark

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remark describing India as a “dead economy.” Speaking to reporters, Gandhi said, “Yes, he is right. Everybody knows the Indian economy is dead—everybody except Prime Minister Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.” Gandhi Points to Policy Failures […]

Law & Order National

SC Rules Sudden Braking on Highway Is Negligence

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

The Supreme Court has ruled that abruptly stopping a vehicle on a highway without warning amounts to negligence. The court stated that highways are meant for fast-moving traffic, and drivers must signal before applying brakes or pulling over. The judgment emphasizes that even personal emergencies do not justify endangering others on high-speed roads. Case of […]

National Politics

Amit Shah Asserts No Hindu Can Be Terrorist

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on July 30 firmly stated in the Rajya Sabha that “no Hindu can ever be a terrorist.” His remark came during a heated debate over Operation Sindoor and the handling of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. Shah accused the Congress party of fabricating the term “saffron terror” in the […]

Law & Order

All Accused Acquitted in 2008 Malegaon Blast Verdict

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

A Special NIA Court acquitted Pragya Singh Thakur, Lt Col Purohit and five others in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case, citing lack of evidence and flawed legal procedures.

Law & Order National

SC Faults TN for Naming 2,000 Accused in Jobs Scam

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

On July 29, 2025, the Supreme Court sharply criticized the Tamil Nadu government for implicating over 2,000 individuals in the alleged cash-for-jobs scam linked to former minister V. Senthil Balaji. The court described this as a deliberate attempt to delay the trial indefinitely—a “complete fraud on the judicial system.” Allegations of Deliberate Delay A bench

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30-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent Module Role

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

A 30-year-old woman named Shama Parveen was arrested on July 30 by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) from Bengaluru. She is accused of leading an operational module of Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS). According to officials, Parveen allegedly coordinated the activities of radicalized individuals across multiple Indian cities through encrypted digital

Defence National

Two Terrorists Killed in Poonch After Pahalgam Operation

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

Security forces on Tuesday shot dead two terrorists near the Line of Control in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter took place after troops observed suspicious movement along the border fence early in the morning. A brief gunfight followed, resulting in the elimination of both infiltrators. Initial reports indicate that the terrorists […]

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DGCA Flags 51 Safety Lapses at Air India

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has identified 51 safety-related lapses in Air India’s operations during a recent audit. While the audit was not linked to the recent Ahmedabad crash of Flight AI-171, it has raised new concerns about the airline’s internal systems. Of the 51 lapses, seven have been classified as serious “Level […]