Economy National

Fitch Raises India FY26 Growth Forecast To 6.9%

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2025

Global credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded India’s economic growth forecast for fiscal year 2025–26 to 6.9%, raising it from the earlier estimate of 6.5%. Q1 Performance The revision follows a stronger-than-expected performance in the April–June quarter, when India’s real GDP grew 7.8% year-on-year, compared to 7.4% in the previous quarter. Fitch had earlier

National

UP on High Alert Along Nepal Border Amid Gen Z Protests

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government has placed all districts adjoining Nepal—Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri, Bahraich, Shravasti, Balrampur, Siddharthnagar, and Maharajganj—on high alert. Additional police, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), and PAC units have been deployed, with round-the-clock patrolling and surveillance to prevent spillover of unrest from Nepal. Checkpoints, Helplines, and

Defence National

Kulgam Encounter Enters Second Day

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2025

Heavy firing between security forces and militants continued for a second day in the forested Guddar area of Kulgam district. The encounter resumed early Tuesday after a pause overnight. Casualties Confirmed Two Indian Army personnel – Subedar Perbhat Gaur and Lance Naik Narender Sindhu – were killed in the initial exchange of fire. An Army […]

National Politics

Kejriwal Challenges PM Modi to Counter US Tariffs With 75% Duty

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to show “courage” and retaliate against the U.S. by imposing a 75% tariff on all American imports. This was in response to recent U.S. tariffs—up to 50%—on Indian exports. Farmers Under Threat from Cotton Policy Shift Kejriwal criticized the government’s decision […]

Agriculture National

APEDA Launches BHARATI to Empower Agri-Food Startups

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has launched the BHARATI initiative — Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement, and Incubation for Export Enablement. In its pilot phase beginning September 2025, it will support 100 agri-food and agri-tech startups through a three-month acceleration program focused on export

National

President Honors Teachers on Teachers’ Day

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2025

On Teachers’ Day (September 5, 2025), President Droupadi Murmu presented national honours to teachers at a ceremony held in New Delhi. She underscored the vital role education plays in securing dignity and empowerment for individuals. Teachers Shape Futures Drawing on her own experience as an educator, the President highlighted that teachers help children—especially from

National

“Congress Taxed Children’s Toffees”, Modi Slams Earlier Regime

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi justified India’s recent GST reform by sharply criticising the previous Congress government, saying it imposed taxes on essentials—including “21% tax on children’s toffees.” Heavy Tax Burden Under Congress Rule Modi said that during the Congress years, everyday items such as toothpaste, soap, hair oil were taxed at 27%. He cited other […]

National

PM Modi Thanks Singapore for Backing India’s Anti-Terror Fight

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong for offering condolences and support following the recent Pahalgam terror attack. He emphasized that both nations share common concerns about terrorism and should respond together. Shared Concerns on Terrorism At a bilateral meeting, Modi stated that it is the responsibility of all

National

Minority Refugees Can Stay in India Without Passports

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

The Indian government has issued a new exemption under the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025. Members of six minority communities—Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians—from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan who entered India on or before 31 December 2024 can stay in the country without valid passports or travel documents. They will

Law & Order National

Human Dignity Called “Soul of Constitution” by CJI

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai has underlined that human dignity is the soul of the Indian Constitution, describing it as the guiding principle that holds together the values enshrined in the Preamble. CJI’s Lecture on Core Principles Speaking at the 11th Dr. L. M. Singhvi Memorial Lecture, themed “Human Dignity as the Soul […]