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Parliament Passes Waqf Amendment Bill Amidst Intense Debate

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

The Indian Parliament has passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introducing significant changes to the governance and oversight of waqf properties—charitable assets governed by Islamic law. The bill aims to improve transparency, inclusivity, and accountability in the functioning of waqf boards across the country. Among the most notable changes is the provision to include

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Jaishankar Rebuts Bangladesh’s Yunus Over Northeast India Remarks

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has issued a firm response to comments made by Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, who described India’s Northeast as “landlocked” and claimed Bangladesh is the “guardian of its access to the sea.” Jaishankar dismissed the remarks as selective and misleading, stating that India has a 6,500-kilometre-long coastline

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Rahul Gandhi Questions Government on U.S. Tariffs Impacting Indian Economy

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

During a recent session in the Lok Sabha, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi raised serious concerns about the United States’ decision to impose reciprocal tariffs on Indian exports. He warned that the move could severely impact India’s key sectors, including automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and textiles, which are highly dependent on global market access.

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PM Modi Departs for Thailand to Attend BIMSTEC Summit

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a two-day visit to Bangkok, Thailand, to participate in the 6th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit, scheduled for April 3-4, 2025. The summit aims to bolster regional collaboration among member countries, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka,

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Rajya Sabha Passes Immigration and Foreigners Bill Amid Opposition Walkout

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

The Rajya Sabha has passed the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, amidst a walkout by opposition members from the Congress and Trinamool Congress (TMC), who raised strong objections to the bill’s provisions. The legislation aims to overhaul India’s legal framework governing the entry, stay, and deportation of foreigners, granting the central government significant

Government Policies

Waqf (Amendment) Bill Passed in Lok Sabha Amid Strong Opposition

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

The Lok Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 with 288 votes in favour and 232 against after a heated and extended debate. The bill, introduced by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, seeks to make significant changes to the Waqf Act of 1995, with the stated objective of improving transparency, governance, and accountability in the administration […]

Economy National

UPI Transactions Hit Record ₹24.77 Lakh Crore in March 2025

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions in India soared to a record ₹24.77 lakh crore in March 2025, signaling the continued acceleration of digital payment adoption across the country. The surge represents a 12.7% jump from February and a strong 25% increase compared to March 2024. Record UPI Growth in March The volume of transactions also […]

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India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves: A Pillar of Economic Stability

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

India’s foreign exchange reserves have reached $658.8 billion as of March 25, 2025, positioning the country as the fourth-largest holder of such reserves globally. This substantial reserve is sufficient to cover approximately 11 months of imports, underscoring India’s robust economic standing. Global Standing in Forex Reserves India’s reserves are

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Prashant Kishor Blames Nitish Kumar Over Waqf Bill Support

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraaj Party, has launched a strong attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over his support for the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025. Kishor accused Kumar of betraying the Muslim community by endorsing a bill that has faced widespread opposition from Muslim organizations and leaders. He argued that the bill […]

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Pakistan Violates Ceasefire in Poonch, Indian Army Retaliates

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

Pakistan violated the ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Tuesday, triggering a swift and strong response from the Indian Army. The incident occurred around 1:00 PM when Pakistani forces initiated unprovoked firing using small arms and mortars, targeting Indian forward positions in the Poonch sector. Ceasefire […]