Infrastructure National

Gadkari Challenges Claims That E20 Fuel Lowers Mileage

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

India’s Road Transport Minister, Nitin Gadkari, has strongly refuted claims that E20 petrol—fuel containing 20% ethanol—reduces vehicle mileage. He called such reports baseless and suggested they might be promoted by industry groups seeking to protect their interests. Minister Issues Open Challenge Addressing the issue at a business summit, Gadkari offered, “You show me

Economy National

Moody’s Says Strong Domestic Demand to Cushion Tariff Impact

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

Global ratings agency Moody’s has said that India’s resilient domestic demand will help soften the economic impact of recently imposed U.S. tariffs. In its latest assessment, Moody’s noted that while the new trade penalties could slow growth slightly, the overall outlook for the Indian economy remains steady. Limited Growth Slowdown Moody’s projects that India’s real […]

National

India Pauses $3.6 B Boeing Jet Purchase Amid Price Surge

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

India has put on hold its plan to purchase six additional Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft in a deal valued at $3.6 billion. The original agreement, cleared in 2021, was pegged at $2.42 billion. However, a combination of supply chain disruptions, inflation, and newly imposed U.S. tariffs has pushed the cost higher, prompting the Ministry […]

National

INDIA Bloc to Field United Vice-Presidential Candidate

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

India’s opposition alliance, known as the INDIA bloc, is preparing to contest the upcoming vice-presidential election. Their aim is to present a candidate who stands for shared values and unity rather than focusing solely on political victory. Why This Matters India’s next vice-presidential election will take place on September 9, 2025, after the resignation of […]

National Politics

Shashi Tharoor Backs Gandhi’s Vote Theft Claims

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has supported Rahul Gandhi’s recent claims of widespread electoral fraud in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He described Gandhi’s allegations of collusion between the ruling party and the Election Commission as serious and called for a prompt response to protect democracy’s credibility. What Gandhi Alleged Rahul Gandhi alleged that about

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Criticises Election Commission Over Maharashtra Row

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has once again hit out at the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing it of mishandling the political situation in Maharashtra. Speaking during a press interaction, Gandhi said the poll body had “openly shown something wrong” in the way it handled the dispute over the Shiv Sena party symbol and name […]

National

Tharoor Urges 50% Tariff on US Goods if Duties Remain

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has suggested that India should respond firmly if the United States does not withdraw its recently increased tariffs on Indian goods. He proposed that India raise its average tariff rate—currently around 17%—to 50% to match the U.S. move, but only if Washington fails to reverse its decision after the 21-day […]

National

No More Personal Cabins in New Kartavya Bhavan Offices

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

The new Kartavya Bhavan, part of the Central Vista redevelopment project in New Delhi, is bringing a major shift in how government officials work. The building, which now houses several key ministries, has moved away from traditional cabin-based offices, adopting a more modern, open-plan layout. This new setup replaces personal cabins with shared workspaces, common […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea in Justice Varma Cash Case

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

In a setback for Justice Yashwant Varma, the Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking relief in a controversy related to an alleged cash transaction. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, firmly stated that the petition lacked merit and dismissed it at the admission stage itself. The case […]

National

PM Modi Says India Prepared to Protect Farmers’ Interests

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured that India is ready to safeguard the interests of its farmers and economy following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of an additional 25% tariff on Indian agricultural exports. The Prime Minister made the statement while addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing that India is prepared to handle […]