International

Japan Votes in Upper House During Ishiba’s Tough Test

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2025

Japan began voting today in a crucial upper house election that could determine the political future of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. The election will fill half of the 248 seats in the upper chamber and is widely seen as a referendum on the ruling coalition’s handling of the economy and immigration. The coalition of Ishiba’s […]

International

UK Inflation Hits 18-Month High at 3.6%

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

The United Kingdom’s consumer price inflation surged to 3.6% in June, marking the highest level recorded in the past 18 months. The jump from May’s 3.4% reading has caught policymakers off guard and is fueling concerns about the cost of living under the newly elected Labour government led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The inflation […]

Economy National

RBI May Cut Rates As Inflation Drops To Six-Year Low

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has indicated that additional interest rate cuts may be considered if current economic trends continue. This follows the release of June inflation data showing a sharp decline to 2.1%, the lowest level in over six years. The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee is expected to closely monitor both inflation […]

Finance

India’s GVA to Reach $9.82 Tn by 2035, Says PwC

By Editor - News Desk July 6, 2025

India’s economic activity is projected to nearly triple over the next decade, with gross value added (GVA) expected to surge from approximately $3.39 trillion in 2023 to $9.82 trillion by 2035. A report by PwC India, titled Navigating the Value Shift, highlights a transformative shift from traditional sector-based businesses to domain-led models aligned with core human and