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Infrastructure National

India’s Railway Fares Among Lowest in Region, Unchanged Since 2020

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2025

India’s railway fares have remained unchanged since 2020 and are among the lowest in the region compared to neighboring countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted that despite offering a 47% subsidy on passenger fares, Indian Railways continues to manage its financial obligations through internal revenues.

Economy National

India’s Net Direct Tax Collections Reach ₹21.26 Trillion in FY25

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2025

India’s net direct tax collections have surged to ₹21.26 trillion as of March 16, 2025, marking a 13.13% increase compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year. This substantial growth indicates strong economic activity and enhanced tax compliance across the country. Breakdown of Tax Collections The net corporate tax collection between April 1, […]

Business Industry

India Imposes Provisional Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese Aluminum Foil

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2025

In a move to protect domestic industries, India has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on aluminium foil imports from China. The Finance Ministry has announced that the duties will range between $619 and $873 per metric tonne and will remain in effect for six months. The measure aims to safeguard local manufacturers from underpriced imports that […]

External Affairs

S. Jaishankar Criticizes UN’s Handling of Kashmir, Advocates for Reformed Global Order

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2025

At the Raisina Dialogue 2025, India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, criticized the United Nations’ handling of the Kashmir issue, labeling it a significant misstep. He argued that the UN mischaracterized Pakistan’s 1947 invasion of Jammu and Kashmir as a mere “dispute,” thereby equating the aggressor with the victim. Jaishankar

Trade

Reliance Industries Exports €724 Million Worth of Fuel Refined from Russian Crude to U.S.

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2025

Reliance Industries Ltd, led by Mukesh Ambani, reportedly exported fuel worth approximately €724 million (₹6,850 crore) to the United States over a one-year period, with the fuel refined from Russian crude oil. According to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), from January 2024 to January 2025, the U.S. […]

Industry

Ford Repurposes Chennai Plant for Engine Production and Export

By Editor - News Desk March 19, 2025

Ford Motor Company is set to repurpose its Chennai manufacturing facility to produce and export engines and related components, marking a strategic shift from vehicle production in India. This decision comes after Ford ceased domestic vehicle manufacturing in 2021 due to persistent challenges in capturing market share in India’s competitive automotive sector.

National

ED Raids Bengaluru Entities Linked to George Soros’s Open Society Foundations

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at eight locations in Bengaluru associated with the Open Society Foundations (OSF), founded by U.S. billionaire George Soros, and its investment arm, Soros Economic Development Fund (SEDF), on March 18, 2025. The raids targeted entities including Aspada Investments Pvt. Ltd., which serves as the investment advisor for

Finance

RBI Governor Urges Banks to Streamline KYC Processes and Enhance Customer Service

By Editor - News Desk March 19, 2025

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has urged banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to cease the practice of repeatedly requesting ‘Know Your Customer’ (KYC) documents from customers. Speaking at the annual conference of RBI Ombudsmen, Malhotra emphasized that once a customer submits KYC documents to any financial institution

Cricket Sports

Sanju Samson Rejoins Rajasthan Royals After Finger Surgery

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2025

Rajasthan Royals’ captain Sanju Samson has returned to the team ahead of IPL 2025 after successfully recovering from finger surgery. The wicketkeeper-batsman had been undergoing rehabilitation following an injury to his right index finger, which he sustained earlier this year. Injury and Recovery Process Samson suffered a fractured index finger during the fifth T20I

International

Immigration Attorneys Advise H-1B, F-1 Visa Holders Against Travel

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2025

Immigration attorneys in the United States have advised H-1B and F-1 visa holders to avoid international travel due to increased visa processing delays and heightened scrutiny at U.S. consulates and ports of entry. The advisory also applies to green card holders and those in visa transition phases, warning of possible difficulties in securing re-entry. Changes […]

India’s Railway Fares Among Lowest in Region, Unchanged Since 2020

India’s Net Direct Tax Collections Reach ₹21.26 Trillion in FY25

India Imposes Provisional Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese Aluminum Foil

S. Jaishankar Criticizes UN’s Handling of Kashmir, Advocates for Reformed Global Order

Reliance Industries Exports €724 Million Worth of Fuel Refined from Russian Crude to U.S.

Ford Repurposes Chennai Plant for Engine Production and Export

ED Raids Bengaluru Entities Linked to George Soros’s Open Society Foundations

RBI Governor Urges Banks to Streamline KYC Processes and Enhance Customer Service

Sanju Samson Rejoins Rajasthan Royals After Finger Surgery

Immigration Attorneys Advise H-1B, F-1 Visa Holders Against Travel

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