Economy National

India’s FDI Reaches $81.04 Billion in FY25

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2025

India has recorded a robust foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow of $81.04 billion during the financial year 2024–25, marking a 14% increase from the $71.28 billion received in FY 2023–24. This growth reaffirms the country’s position as a favored global investment destination, reflecting confidence among global investors and the strength of India’s economic fundamentals.

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Shashi Tharoor in Panama: India Resolute Against Terrorism

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2025

In a powerful address during his visit to Panama City, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor reaffirmed India’s unshakeable resolve against terrorism. Leading an all-party parliamentary delegation, Tharoor expressed the nation’s enduring grief over decades of terrorist attacks allegedly emanating from across the border and emphasized India’s right to act against such aggression.

Defence National

India Reactivates Kailashahar Airbase to Counter Chinese Moves

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2025

India has decided to revive the defunct Kailashahar airbase in Tripura, a strategic installation used during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, as part of a proactive response to Bangladesh’s collaboration with China on military infrastructure. This move is seen as a direct counter to Bangladesh’s decision to upgrade the World War II-era Lalmonirhat airbase with

Economy National

India Bars Foreign-Funded NGOs from Publishing News

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2025

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has introduced a critical amendment to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010, effectively barring non-governmental organizations receiving foreign donations from publishing any form of news content. The move, aimed at restricting foreign influence on domestic narratives, targets NGOs that may otherwise be involved in

Economy National

Income Tax Return Deadline Extended to September 15, 2025

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2025

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has officially extended the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the financial year 2024–25 (assessment year 2025–26). The new deadline has been moved from July 31, 2025, to September 15, 2025. This extension applies to individual taxpayers, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), and other entities that are […]

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Owaisi Slams Pakistan Over IMF Loan, Praises Indian Muslims

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2025

AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi has strongly criticized Pakistan over the alleged misuse of international financial aid and denounced its self-assumed role as the spokesperson of global Muslim interests. Speaking during his visit to Kuwait as part of an Indian parliamentary delegation, Owaisi accused Pakistan of diverting crucial funds away from humanitarian needs towards

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Modi Warns Pakistan: End Terror or Face Bullets

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2025

During a fiery address at rallies in Dahod and Bhuj in Gujarat on May 26, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued one of his sharpest warnings yet to Pakistan, in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor. He declared that India’s patience with terrorism had reached its limit and made it clear that the cost of perpetuating […]

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Jaishankar Refutes Trump’s Mediation Claim in India-Pakistan Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has categorically rejected former U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim of having mediated the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Addressing the Parliamentary Consultative Committee on External Affairs, Jaishankar stated that the ceasefire was a result of direct military-level talks and had no foreign intervention.

Economy National

RBI Expected to Cut Repo Rate by 25 bps in June 2025 Policy Meeting

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is widely expected to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points in its next policy meeting on June 6, 2025. If implemented, this would be the third consecutive rate cut this year, following reductions in February and April, signaling a strong pivot toward economic […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Declines to Release In-House Panel Report on Judge Cash Row

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

In a decision that has reignited debate over judicial accountability, the Supreme Court of India has denied a Right to Information (RTI) request seeking access to the findings of its in-house committee that investigated the alleged recovery of cash from the residence of retired Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma. SC Cites RTI Exemptions […]