Pakistan Pulls the Trigger, the World Looks Away

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

Editorials Opinion

The bodies weren’t even cold in Pahalgam when the world began drafting its familiar eulogies. Twenty-six lives, mostly Indian, cut down by terrorists in Kashmir’s once-bustling tourist belt. Mothers. Children. A Nepali tourist who had dreams of returning home. What followed was the usual

International

Moody’s: Malaysia, India, and Philippines May Benefit from U.S. Tariff-Induced Trade Diversion

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

Malaysia, India, and the Philippines may find themselves among the unexpected beneficiaries of a global trade realignment triggered by the recent imposition of steep U.S. tariffs. As Washington targets major Asian manufacturing hubs like China, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand with high duties, supply chains are expected to shift toward countries facing lower tariffs and

Economy National

India’s Subprime Lending Surge Raises Concerns of Debt Crisis

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

India’s microfinance and subprime lending sector has experienced explosive growth, with subprime loans increasing by 2,100% in recent years. What was once positioned as a tool to drive financial inclusion has now ballooned into a $45 billion industry, primarily offering small, unsecured loans to low-income borrowers lacking access to formal banking. This rapid expansion,

Infrastructure National

India Becomes Global Leader in Locomotive Manufacturing

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

India has officially emerged as the world leader in locomotive manufacturing, producing a total of 1,681 locomotives during the financial year 2024-25. This achievement places the country ahead of major global players such as the United States, Europe, Australia, and South America, showcasing India’s growing dominance in heavy manufacturing and rail infrastructure.

International

India Advocates for Enhanced Climate Finance Among BRICS Nations

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

At the 11th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Brasilia, India called on member nations to come together under the ‘Baku to Belem Roadmap’ to mobilize $1.3 trillion annually by 2035. The appeal was aimed at strengthening collective efforts to meet global climate targets. With BRICS now expanded to include 11 nations, India emphasized the group’s […]

Law & Order National

India’s Supreme Court Upholds Electoral Bond Scheme

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2025

India’s Supreme Court has upheld the legality of the Electoral Bond Scheme, a mechanism introduced in 2018 to facilitate anonymous donations to political parties. The court ruled that the scheme does not violate citizens’ right to information and serves to curb the use of unaccounted money in politics.​ Background on the Electoral Bond Scheme The […]

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 […]

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

Defence

India’s Tejas Fighter Jet Successfully Test-Fires Indigenous Astra BVR Missile

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2025

India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas successfully test-fired the Astra Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile off the coast of Odisha on March 12, 2025. This marks a significant milestone in India’s defense capabilities, showcasing the integration of domestically developed advanced weaponry into its fighter aircraft fleet. The Astra