Government Bars PNG Users From Retaining LPG Cylinders

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

National

The Union government has amended gas supply rules to prevent households with piped natural gas (PNG) connections from retaining or refilling domestic LPG cylinders. The move is aimed at streamlining cooking gas distribution and ensuring that LPG supplies are prioritised for households that do

Law & Order National

SC Asks Union To Consider Menstrual Leave Policy

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

Supreme Court Asks Union To Consider Menstrual Leave Policy The Supreme Court on Friday declined to issue directions mandating paid menstrual leave across workplaces and educational institutions, but asked the Union government to consider the petitioner’s representation while framing a policy in consultation with all stakeholders. The court said a compulsory legal

International

China Targets 4.5–5% Economic Growth In 2026

By BPN News Desk March 5, 2026

Title: China Targets 4.5–5% Economic Growth In 2026 China has set its economic growth target for 2026 at around 4.5% to 5%, signalling a cautious approach as the country navigates global economic uncertainty and domestic structural challenges. The target was outlined during China’s annual legislative meetings, where policymakers also discussed fiscal measures and economic

Op-Eds Opinion

India’s AI Policy Chooses Multilingual Access Over Technological Leadership

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2026

India recently showcased two developments meant to signal the arrival of its AI era. First, the government announced expansion of the national AI compute capacity from roughly 38,000 GPUs to about 58,000 GPUs. Second, during the Union Budget speech, Sarvam AI demonstrated live multilingual voice translation of the Finance Minister in multiple Indian languages. Both […]

International

US Ends Military Training Links With Harvard

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

The United States government has decided to end certain military training and fellowship collaborations with Harvard University, citing policy differences. The move affects defence-linked educational exchanges and marks a shift in how federal institutions engage with academic partners. US Ends Military Training With Harvard Authorities confirmed that programmes involving

Business Finance

RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged After Budget

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept the benchmark repo rate unchanged in its first monetary policy decision after the Union Budget, maintaining its cautious approach amid moderating inflation and steady economic growth signals. RBI Repo Rate Decision After Budget The Monetary Policy Committee decided to hold the repo rate steady, signalling continuity in its […]

Op-Eds Opinion

The Quietest Policy Success of the Modi Era: Not Growth, But Survival Planning

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

India recently crossed a major financial milestone. Its foreign exchange reserves went past $700 billion. This should have been big news, but it barely caused a ripple. There were no speeches, no celebrations, and no political chest-thumping. That silence itself tells an important story. India’s most important economic achievement today is not fast growth or […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Maharashtra’s EV Push Is a Template Other States Must Copy

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

Maharashtra has taken a practical step that deserves appreciation: it is not just announcing an Electric Vehicle policy, it is funding it and executing it. The recent clearance of ₹60 crore for EV incentives and toll waivers is not a headline-grabbing mega number, but it is exactly the kind of credibility signal that changes market […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Public Health Victory or Policy Gamble? Odisha’s Tobacco Ban Explained

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

Odisha’s decision to impose a complete ban on gutkha, pan masala, and all tobacco products deserves clear recognition as a public health-first move. In a political environment where revenue considerations often dilute health policy, the state has chosen to prioritise long-term societal well-being over short-term economic convenience. That choice matters. But while the

Op-Eds Opinion

How India Can Reduce Oil Consumption Through Time-Bound EV Policy Enforcement

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

Introduction India’s energy vulnerability is not electricity scarcity but oil dependence. Despite having adequate national power generation capacity and a steadily strengthening transmission backbone, India remains structurally exposed to global crude oil markets. Petrol and diesel continue to dominate transport energy consumption, making fuel imports a persistent