Stop Preaching Innocence: Faith Must Own Its Fanatics

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

Op-Eds Opinion

Every act of terror that shakes the world is followed by the same moral chorus: “Terror has no religion.” It’s repeated so often that it now functions as an emotional bandage rather than an idea. It’s meant to comfort the public, protect the faithful, and silence uncomfortable questions. But

National

India Warns “All Is Not Well” With UN

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has voiced serious concerns over the current state of the United Nations, saying that “all is not well” with the global body. His remarks came during an event marking the UN’s 80th anniversary. Decision-Making Out of Touch Jaishankar said that the UN’s decision-making no longer represents the will of its […]

International

UN Must Change, EAM Jaishankar Warns

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2025

At the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ Chiefs Conclave 2025 in New Delhi, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar urged urgent reforms to the UN, warning that the institution still mirrors the world of 1945 rather than today’s realities. UN out of step with modern world Jaishankar said that over the past 80 years, UN […]

Business Finance

Amit Shah Calls GST 2.0 India’s Biggest Reform

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Home Minister Amit Shah has described the government’s new GST reform—GST 2.0—as one of the most sweeping tax overhauls since India’s independence. He said the reform goes beyond simple tax cuts, calling it “multi-dimensional.” Key goals, he added, include boosting investment, consumption, manufacturing, exports and public trust in taxation. What Has Changed Under GST 2.0,

Business Finance

GST Council Rolls Out Two-Slab Tax, Adds 40% ‘Sin’ Tier

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has approved sweeping reforms to India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST), effective from 22 September 2025, coinciding with the Navratri festival. New GST Structure Under the new framework, the existing four tax slabs—5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%—are replaced by a simplified two-slab structure of 5% and […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Revamping Judicial Appointments: Can Democracy and Independence Coexist?

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2025

A fresh storm has erupted over judicial appointments in India. Justice Vipul Pancholi’s proposed elevation to the Supreme Court has triggered dissent within the Collegium itself. Justice B.V. Nagarathna, in a rare move, openly opposed the recommendation, warning it was “counter-productive to the administration of justice” and risked damaging whatever credibility the

Business Finance

New GST Rates Likely by Dussehra as Revenue Shortfall Looms

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

The government is preparing to revamp the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure by Dussehra. The new plan includes two primary slabs of 5% and 18%, along with a 40% levy on luxury and sin goods. The proposal will be discussed in the upcoming GST Council meeting in early September, with implementation likely around the […]

Business Finance

GST Council to Meet Sept 3–4 on Two-Slab Reform

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2025

The 56th GST Council meeting will be held on September 3 and 4, 2025, in New Delhi. Both sessions will begin at 11 a.m., while a preparatory officers’ meeting is scheduled for September 2. Proposal for Two Main Slabs The Centre is expected to present a proposal to reduce the goods and services tax (GST) […]

Business Finance

FM to Head GST Panel Talks on Reforms

By BPN News Desk August 20, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will brief three ministerial groups of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council in New Delhi this week. The groups will discuss rate rationalisation, health and life insurance, and phasing out the compensation cess. Proposal to Simplify GST Slabs The government is considering moving from the current four-tier structure to two […]

Business Finance

India Plans 2-Slab GST System by Diwali

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

The government has proposed reforms to simplify the Goods and Services Tax (GST) into a two-slab system, targeting implementation by Diwali to reduce the tax burden on everyday items and benefit small businesses. Proposed Restructuring The Finance Ministry has submitted a proposal to the Group of Ministers to consolidate the existing four-rate GST structure (5%, […]