National

PM Modi to Attend G20 Summit in Brazil, Visit Nigeria and Guyana

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a significant three-nation tour from November 16, with stops in Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana. His tour includes attending the G20 Summit in Brazil and bolstering diplomatic and strategic ties with Nigeria and Guyana. Strengthening India-Nigeria Relations PM Modi’s first stop will be Nigeria on November 16-17, marking the […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Issues Guidelines to Curb ‘Bulldozer Justice’

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2024

In a significant judgment addressing the issue of ‘bulldozer justice,’ the Supreme Court has ruled that executive actions should not replace judicial processes and emphasized that legal proceedings must not assume an accused’s guilt prematurely. The bench of Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Viswanathan laid down guidelines on demolitions, cautioning

Economy National

India’s Net Direct Tax Collection Climbs 15.4% to ₹12.1 Trillion

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

India’s net direct-tax revenue surged by 15.4% to ₹12.1 trillion in the current fiscal year, according to a report from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). This figure accounts for refunds, marking a significant growth attributed to efficient tax collection and compliance measures. The CBDT disclosed that gross direct-tax collections before refunds grew by […]

Defence National

India Ships First Akash Air Defence System to Armenia

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

In a significant step for India’s defence export sector, the first Akash air defence missile battery has been shipped to Armenia, marking India’s second missile export. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Akash missile system is designed for surface-to-air defence, capable of targeting fighter jets, cruise missiles,

Economy National

MSMEs to Access Collateral-Free Loans up to Rs 100 Crore: Finance Minister

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Saturday that India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) will soon have access to collateral-free loans of up to Rs 100 crore, enabled by a new credit assessment model developed by public sector banks. Speaking at the National MSME Cluster Outreach Programme in Bengaluru, she highlighted the initiative […]

National

10 Killed in Manipur Encounter with CRPF, Kuki Groups Call Shutdown

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

In a violent escalation in Manipur, ten Kuki “militants” were killed in what Manipur Police termed as “retaliatory firing” after an armed attack on security forces in Jiribam on Monday afternoon. The exchange involved a group of armed men targeting a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) post around 3 pm in the Borobekra-Jiribam area, which […]

Law & Order National

CJI Sanjiv Khanna Prioritizes Clearing Case Backlogs, Affordable Justice

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, laid out a progressive vision for the judiciary, focusing on reducing case backlogs, making litigation affordable, shortening trial durations, and simplifying legal procedures. Justice Khanna, who will serve until May 2025, underscored the judiciary’s critical role in governance and its

Defence National

India to Test 1,000-Km Anti-Ship Missile Amid Rising Naval Defense Preparedness

By BPN News Desk November 11, 2024

In a significant move to bolster its naval capabilities, India is set to test a new long-range anti-ship ballistic missile with a strike range exceeding 1,000 kilometers. The missile, which will enable the Indian Navy to target enemy warships and aircraft carriers from great distances, is expected to be tested by the Defence Research and […]

National

Govt’s Fraud Detection System Blocks 13.5 Million Calls Daily, Saves Rs 2,500 Cr

By BPN News Desk November 11, 2024

Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia revealed that the government’s fraud detection system is effectively blocking 1.35 crore fraudulent calls each day, resulting in savings of Rs 2,500 crore. In an interview with PTI, Scindia detailed the impact of the detection system, which has proven to be a robust defense against financial fraud targeting Indian […]

National

India’s Coal Imports Increase 8% in First Half of FY25 Amid Healthy Stock Levels

By BPN News Desk November 11, 2024

India’s coal imports saw a 7.8% increase in the first half of the current financial year, rising to 140.60 million tonnes (MT) from 130.34 MT in the same period last year, as per data from mjunction services ltd, a B2B e-commerce platform. Import Trends and Domestic Production While the April-September period marked a rise in […]