Economy National

Rupee Hits Record Low On Mounting U.S. Tariff Pressure

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

The Indian rupee slipped past the ₹88-per-US-dollar mark for the first time, reaching a historic low amid escalating concerns about new U.S. tariffs on Indian imports. Markets are reeling from the added duties, which raise total tariffs to 50%. Growth Expectations Take A Hit Despite India’s strong 6.5% to 7.8% GDP growth earlier in the […]

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GST Reforms Must Safeguard State Revenues, Says Stalin

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin cautioned that Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms cannot genuinely benefit the public unless they protect states’ revenues. He stressed that financial security for states is essential even as the Centre moves ahead with rate rationalisation. States Unite Ahead Of Council Meet Stalin’s remarks came as eight opposition-ruled

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Rahul Gandhi Says Modi Is Scared Amid Vote Allegations

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

Addressing a gathering during the Voter Adhikar Yatra in Motihari, Rahul Gandhi asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “scared” because his alleged vote-theft has been exposed nationwide. Gandhi claimed the PM’s silence signals awareness of wrongdoing and called vote theft an assault on the Constitution. He added that the response from Bihari voters has […]

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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat Denies Retirement Rule at 75

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said he never stated that he or anyone else should retire at the age of 75. Speaking at the Sangh’s centenary celebrations in New Delhi, he explained that his earlier anecdote about a leader jokingly linking a ceremonial shawl at 75 to retirement was misunderstood. Bhagwat stressed that in the RSS, […]

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Anbumani Ramadoss Seeks Relief for TN Workers Hit by Tariffs

By BPN News Desk August 28, 2025

PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss has urged both the Tamil Nadu and Central governments to intervene after the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods. He warned that export-driven sectors in districts such as Coimbatore, Tiruppur, and Vellore—particularly textiles, leather, and shrimp—are facing massive job losses that could lead to social and economic instability. Call

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Bihar on High Alert After JeM Terrorists Enter

By BPN News Desk August 28, 2025

Bihar Police have sounded a high alert after intelligence agencies reported that three operatives of the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed entered the state through the Nepal border. Authorities circulated sketches of the suspects and instructed all districts to tighten security measures. Identities of the Suspects Revealed The three identified men are Hasnain

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Trade Must Be Voluntary, Says Mohan Bhagwat

By BPN News Desk August 28, 2025

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that international trade should happen voluntarily and not under pressure. Speaking at a centenary lecture, he emphasized that trade decisions must reflect India’s interests and should not be dictated by external coercion. Call for Swadeshi and Self-Reliance Bhagwat underlined that self-reliance, or aatmnirbharta, does not mean shutting down

Defence National

India to Test Long-Range Interceptors in 2026

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2025

India will start testing long-range interceptor missiles under Project Kusha in 2026. The effort forms part of Mission Sudarshan Chakra (MSC), aimed at creating a multi-layered national missile defence shield by 2035. Objective of Mission Sudarshan Chakra Mission Sudarshan Chakra is designed to safeguard critical civilian and strategic sites. The indigenously developed

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin Joins Voter Adhikar Yatra

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin joined the Indian National Congress’s Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar, led by Rahul Gandhi. Stalin was accompanied by DMK MP Kanimozhi and was welcomed by local leaders including Lalu Prasad Yadav. Strong Message Delivered On arrival, Stalin said: “Touchdown Bihar. The land of respected Lalu Prasad Ji greets me […]

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Centre Appoints Two Judges to Supreme Court

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2025

The Central government has officially appointed Justice Alok Aradhe, Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi, Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, as judges of the Supreme Court of India. The appointments were notified less than 48 hours after the Supreme Court collegium’s recommendation. Collegium Recommendation and Court Strength