National

US Trade Delegation to Visit India

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

US trade negotiators will arrive in New Delhi on Tuesday for talks with the Commerce Ministry. The discussions were confirmed by Special Secretary Rajesh Agarwal and will focus on easing trade tensions between the two countries. Aim of the Talks The meeting is expected to address the steep tariffs recently imposed by the US on […]

Law & Order National

SC Stays Provisions of Waqf Amendment Act

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Supreme Court has ordered a partial stay on certain provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, while hearing petitions that challenged the constitutionality of the law. The rest of the Act remains in force. Five-Year Islam Practice Clause Suspended The bench suspended the clause requiring an individual to have practised Islam for at least […]

Government Policies National

Washington Can’t Match Moscow’s Oil Bargain for India

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

For weeks, Washington has been trying to strong-arm New Delhi into abandoning cheap Russian crude and turning instead to American barrels. Sergio Gor, Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to India, openly declared that India should open its market to U.S. crude, petroleum, and LNG. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick went further, threatening India with higher tariffs […]

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India Proposes 20-Year Tax Holiday for Data Centres

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The government has drafted a National Data Centre Policy that includes a tax holiday of up to 20 years for developers. The move aims to attract large-scale investments while boosting capacity, energy efficiency, and employment. Incentives Under the Policy The draft policy proposes GST input tax credits on capital assets such as construction material, electrical […]

Defence National

India Approves DPM 2025 for Defence Procurement

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Defence Ministry has cleared the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, aimed at streamlining and simplifying revenue procurement for the armed forces. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the framework, which will govern procurements worth nearly ₹1 lakh crore this year. Key Features of DPM 2025 The manual introduces measures to improve efficiency and transparency

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PM Modi Inaugurates India’s First Bamboo-Based Ethanol Plant

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country’s first bamboo-based second-generation bioethanol plant in Assam’s Golaghat district. The project, located near the Numaligarh Refinery, marks a major step in India’s renewable energy push. Features of the Plant The facility is designed as a zero-waste plant, using every part of bamboo to produce ethanol. It also

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Orders Reforms in Beggars’ Homes

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2025

Supreme Court Orders Reforms in Beggars’ Homes The Supreme Court has directed all states and union territories to ensure dignified living conditions in state-run beggars’ homes. A bench of Justices J. B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan underlined that maintaining such homes is a constitutional responsibility and not an act of charity. Mandatory Medical Care The […]

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PM Modi Criticizes Selective Animal Love

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked that some people call themselves animal lovers but do not consider the cow an animal. He made the statement during an event at Vigyan Bhawan, linking it to the ongoing debate over stray dogs in Delhi-NCR. Stray Dogs Debate and Court Order The comment came soon after the Supreme Court […]

Defence National

Army Chief Lt Gen KJS Dhillon (Retired) Says India Struck 11 Pakistani Airbases

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2025

Army Chief Lt Gen KJS Dhillon (Retired) revealed that Indian forces executed precision strikes on 11 Pakistani airbases during Operation Sindoor on May 10. He emphasized that the strikes showcased India’s advanced missile and targeting capabilities, with none of the missiles intercepted by Pakistan’s air defence systems. Ceasefire Request from Pakistan According to Lt Gen

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SC to Deliver Interim Order on Waqf Amendment Act

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2025

The Supreme Court will pronounce an interim order on Monday over multiple petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. A bench headed by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice A.G. Masih reserved its ruling after hearing extensive arguments from all parties. Key Issues in Dispute Two major provisions have come under scrutiny: The inclusion of […]