Infrastructure National

Government to Introduce New Toll Policy Offering Consumer Concessions

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2025

The Indian government is set to unveil a new toll policy designed to offer reasonable concessions to highway users, aiming to create a more consumer-friendly tolling system. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced this initiative, emphasizing the necessity of toll charges for funding the nation’s expanding road infrastructure while

Infrastructure National

India Surpasses US and Europe in Locomotive Production

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2025

India has achieved a major milestone in the railway sector by surpassing the combined locomotive production of the United States and Europe. The country has manufactured over 1,400 locomotives this year, marking a significant advancement in its engineering and manufacturing capabilities. India’s Locomotive Production Milestone India now produces more locomotives than

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe into Builder-Bank Nexus Affecting Homebuyers

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2025

The Supreme Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the alleged nexus between builders and banks, which has led to severe distress among homebuyers due to stalled housing projects. The Court has asked the CBI to submit a detailed proposal within two weeks outlining how the investigation will be conducted, stressing […]

Economy National

Fitch Projects India’s GDP Growth at 6.5% for FY26 Amid Global Trade Tensions

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2025

India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to grow by 6.5% in the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26), with a slight deceleration to 6.3% in the following fiscal year. This outlook highlights the country’s relative insulation from aggressive global trade policies, particularly those driven by the United States. India’s Economic Resilience Despite growing global

Economy National

India’s Net Direct Tax Collections Surge 13% to ₹21.26 Trillion

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2025

India’s net direct tax collections have recorded a significant increase, rising by 13% to ₹21.26 trillion as of March 16 in the current fiscal year. This growth is primarily attributed to higher advance tax payments, indicating the country’s economic resilience and improved tax compliance. Surge in Advance Tax Collections Advance tax collections have seen

National Politics

Priyanka Gandhi Condemns Israeli Airstrikes as ‘Cold-Blooded Murder’

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2025

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has strongly criticized the recent Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, calling the attacks “cold-blooded murder” of innocent civilians. The strikes resulted in over 400 Palestinian deaths, including 130 children, marking one of the deadliest escalations in the region in recent times. Priyanka Gandhi’s Condemnation Expressing her

National Politics

Sonia Gandhi Accuses Modi Government of Undermining MGNREGA

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2025

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has strongly criticized the Narendra Modi-led government, alleging that it is deliberately weakening the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). She raised concerns about the stagnant budget allocation, delayed wage payments, and systemic hurdles that are impacting the scheme’s

Law & Order National

India’s Antitrust Body Raids Major Ad Agencies Over Price-Fixing

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2025

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has conducted surprise raids on leading advertising agencies, including GroupM, Dentsu, and Interpublic Group (IPG), along with the Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF), over allegations of price collusion. These raids, carried out in Mumbai, New Delhi, and Gurugram, are part of an ongoing investigation into suspected

National Politics

Government Acknowledges 75% of Ministerial Assurances from 2024 Unfulfilled

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2025

In a recent session of the Rajya Sabha, the Indian government disclosed that approximately 75% of assurances made by Union Ministers in Parliament during 2024 have yet to be fulfilled. This revelation has raised concerns about the accountability and efficiency of ministerial commitments.​ Details of Unfulfilled Assurances The government reported that out of 1,291

National

Parliament Approves ₹51,463 Crore Additional Spending for FY25

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2025

In a recent parliamentary session, the Indian government secured approval for an additional expenditure of ₹51,463 crore for the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25). This supplementary budget aims to address various financial requirements, including increased funding for subsidies and other essential allocations.​ Breakdown of Additional Expenditure The supplementary budget