Economy National

Economist Jeffrey Sachs Says India Could Become World’s Largest Economy

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2026

Economist Jeffrey Sachs has predicted that India could become the world’s largest economy at some point this century, arguing that stronger cooperation between New Delhi and Beijing could accelerate growth and help establish a more multipolar global order. Sachs Sees India and China as Top Global Economies Sachs said India and China could emerge as […]

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Amit Shah Says UCC in 21 NDA States Before 2029

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said all 21 states governed by the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance will introduce the Uniform Civil Code before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, setting a clear timeline for one of the BJP’s longstanding policy commitments. Amit Shah Sets 2029 Deadline for UCC Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Shah expressed […]

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CJP Backs MPSC Aspirants Over Alleged Paper Leaks

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2026

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced support for Maharashtra Public Service Commission aspirants protesting alleged paper leaks and examination irregularities, demanding the resignation of the commission’s chairman and secretary. CJP Joins MPSC Aspirants’ Protest CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke announced the decision after meeting a group of MPSC aspirants at his

Infrastructure National

India Targets Barrier-Free Tolling by March 2027

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2026

India plans to roll out barrier-free toll collection across national highways by March 2027, with Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari saying the government’s goal is to eliminate vehicle stoppages at toll plazas. Barrier-Free Tolling to Cover All Toll Plazas The new Multi-Lane Free Flow system will combine FASTag with Automatic Number Plate […]

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US Envoy Backs Manipur Development Push

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2026

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has praised Manipur’s natural beauty and backed efforts to accelerate development in the Northeast, during a visit focused on tourism, economic ties and greater cooperation between India and the United States. Sergio Gor Praises Manipur’s Development Potential Gor met Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh in Imphal and described […]

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Delhi Airspace Curbs Imposed for BRICS Summit

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2026

Airspace restrictions have been imposed across a 300-km radius of Delhi from September 11 to 13 as part of heightened security for the BRICS Summit 2026. The curbs primarily affect non-scheduled flights, while regular commercial airline services will continue to operate. Non-Scheduled Flights Barred Around Delhi Under a Notice to Airmen issued ahead of the […]

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Chidambaram Questions India’s Gains From BRICS

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2026

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has questioned whether India has secured tangible benefits from recent BRICS summits, triggering a sharp response from the BJP ahead of the 2026 leaders’ meeting in New Delhi. Chidambaram Questions Recent BRICS Outcomes Chidambaram said he could not identify clear benefits from the last two or three BRICS summits, contrasting […]

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Delhi Holds Metro Security Drills Ahead of BRICS

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2026

Delhi Police, along with the CISF, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and other agencies, conducted multi-agency mock drills at key Metro stations on September 10 as part of security preparations for the BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Security Drills Held at Key Delhi Metro Stations The exercises were conducted at Jama Masjid, Supreme Court, Dhaula […]

Infrastructure National

Nitin Gadkari Skips Mumbai-Goa Highway Event Over Delay

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2026

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has said he will not attend the inauguration of the long-delayed Mumbai-Goa highway project, saying he feels “ashamed” that the work has taken so long to complete. Gadkari Says Mumbai-Goa Highway Delay Is Shameful Speaking after inaugurating a six-lane elevated corridor at Porvorim near Panaji, Gadkari said […]

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RBI Warns Banks Over Tech Concentration Risks

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has warned that growing dependence on a small group of cloud, technology and artificial intelligence providers could create systemic risks for India’s financial sector, allowing a disruption at one vendor to affect multiple institutions simultaneously. RBI Flags Common Technology Dependencies RBI Deputy Governor Rohit Jain said banks and financial