National

EAM Jaishankar Remarks Amid Visa Fee Row

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that in today’s changing world, nations must embrace a global workforce. He made the remark during a session on “Aid, Trade, and Technology” held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Context: H-1B Visa Fee Increase His comments came in response to the U.S. imposing a USD 100,000 […]

Law & Order National

Government Cancels SECMOL’s FCRA Licence

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

The Ministry of Home Affairs has cancelled the FCRA (Foreign Contribution Regulation Act) registration of SECMOL (Students’ Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh), the NGO founded by Sonam Wangchuk. This revocation is effective immediately. Basis For Action The cancellation follows alleged violations under multiple sections of the FCRA including irregular fund

Defence National

IAF To Retire MiG-21 On September 26

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will formally retire its MiG-21 fighter jets on September 26, 2025, in a decommissioning ceremony at Chandigarh Air Force Station. The jets will be flown out of squadron service, marking the close of over six decades of service in India’s skies. Last Squadron And Ceremony The final MiG-21s belong to […]

Government Policies National

CBDT Extends Tax Audit Deadline To October 31

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has officially extended the deadline for filing income tax audit reports for the Financial Year 2024-25 (Assessment Year 2025-26) from September 30 to October 31, 2025. Judicial Backing This move follows interim orders from the Rajasthan High Court (Jodhpur Bench) and Karnataka High Court, both of which directed […]

Defence National

India Signs Record Tejas Jet Deal With HAL

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

The Indian government has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure 97 Tejas Mk-1A fighter jets. The deal is valued at ₹62,370 crore, making it the largest procurement for a domestic aircraft to date. Jet Mix And Deliveries The order includes 68 single-seat fighters and 29 twin-seat trainer variants, along with associated […]

Economy National

PM Modi Says Tax Burden To Ease With Growth

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the inauguration of the UP International Trade Show in Greater Noida, said that as India’s economy becomes stronger, the tax burden on citizens will reduce further. He attributed this to ongoing reforms in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system and structural changes in taxation. What Tax Relief Includes […]

National

India Hosts FIPIC Foreign Ministers Meet In NYC

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hosted the Foreign Ministers Meeting of the Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) in New York. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly. Focus On 12-Point Action Plan During the meeting, Jaishankar highlighted progress on a 12-point development agenda, originally announced at

Government Policies National

Modi Government Approves Over 10,000 New Medical Seats

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the addition of 10,023 new medical seats in government colleges across India. This includes 5,023 MBBS (undergraduate) seats and 5,000 postgraduate (PG) seats under Phase III of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme to upgrade medical education. Funding And Cost Structure The total allocation for the […]

Defence National

Government extends Anil Chauhan’s CDS tenure to May 2026

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

The Government of India has extended General Anil Chauhan’s tenure as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs until May 30, 2026, or until further orders. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) cleared the proposal on September 24, 2025. The move ensures continuity in leadership at a time when the […]

Government Policies National

Cabinet Approves ₹1,865 Cr Bonus for Railway Staff

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) worth about ₹1,865.68 crore for non-gazetted railway employees across India, just ahead of the festive season. The bonus is equivalent to 78 days’ wages. Who Benefits About 10.91 lakh staff members in roles such as station masters, track maintainers, loco pilots, guards, and technicians will […]