National Politics

Kejriwal Challenges PM Modi to Counter US Tariffs With 75% Duty

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to show “courage” and retaliate against the U.S. by imposing a 75% tariff on all American imports. This was in response to recent U.S. tariffs—up to 50%—on Indian exports. Farmers Under Threat from Cotton Policy Shift Kejriwal criticized the government’s decision […]

Agriculture National

APEDA Launches BHARATI to Empower Agri-Food Startups

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has launched the BHARATI initiative — Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement, and Incubation for Export Enablement. In its pilot phase beginning September 2025, it will support 100 agri-food and agri-tech startups through a three-month acceleration program focused on export

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President Honors Teachers on Teachers’ Day

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2025

On Teachers’ Day (September 5, 2025), President Droupadi Murmu presented national honours to teachers at a ceremony held in New Delhi. She underscored the vital role education plays in securing dignity and empowerment for individuals. Teachers Shape Futures Drawing on her own experience as an educator, the President highlighted that teachers help children—especially from

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“Congress Taxed Children’s Toffees”, Modi Slams Earlier Regime

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi justified India’s recent GST reform by sharply criticising the previous Congress government, saying it imposed taxes on essentials—including “21% tax on children’s toffees.” Heavy Tax Burden Under Congress Rule Modi said that during the Congress years, everyday items such as toothpaste, soap, hair oil were taxed at 27%. He cited other […]

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PM Modi Thanks Singapore for Backing India’s Anti-Terror Fight

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong for offering condolences and support following the recent Pahalgam terror attack. He emphasized that both nations share common concerns about terrorism and should respond together. Shared Concerns on Terrorism At a bilateral meeting, Modi stated that it is the responsibility of all

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Minority Refugees Can Stay in India Without Passports

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

The Indian government has issued a new exemption under the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025. Members of six minority communities—Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians—from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan who entered India on or before 31 December 2024 can stay in the country without valid passports or travel documents. They will

Law & Order National

Human Dignity Called “Soul of Constitution” by CJI

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai has underlined that human dignity is the soul of the Indian Constitution, describing it as the guiding principle that holds together the values enshrined in the Preamble. CJI’s Lecture on Core Principles Speaking at the 11th Dr. L. M. Singhvi Memorial Lecture, themed “Human Dignity as the Soul […]

Defence National

Russia in Talks to Supply More S-400 to India

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

Russia has confirmed that it is in talks with India to supply additional S-400 surface-to-air missile systems. Dmitry Shugayev, head of Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, said discussions are ongoing and highlighted that India already operates the system. Background on Existing Deal India signed a $5.5 billion deal in 2018 to acquire five S-400

National Politics

Modi Accuses RJD, Congress of Insulting Women

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress of insulting “matri shakti” (mother power) by making derogatory remarks about his late mother during a rally in Bihar. Emotional Appeal to Women Voters Addressing a gathering in Patna on September 2, 2025, Modi said the remarks were not only against his mother […]

Law & Order National

Ranya Rao Fined ₹102 Crore in Gold Smuggling Case

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

Kannada actress Ranya Rao has been fined ₹102 crore by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in connection with a gold smuggling case. Details of the Case The show-cause notice, spanning over 2,500 pages, was served to Rao inside Bengaluru Central Prison. She and three others were informed that failure to pay the penalty may […]