Macron’s UK Visit Revives Ties Amid Talks on Migration, Ukraine

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

International

French President Emmanuel Macron has begun a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, the first by an EU leader since Brexit, signalling a renewed Franco-British partnership. The visit features both ceremonial pageantry and serious geopolitical engagement, with a focus on migration and

International

Kremlin Calls Roman Starovoit’s Suicide “Shocking”

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

The Kremlin has described the suicide of former Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit as “shocking,” marking a rare and public display of concern from the upper echelons of Russian power. Starovoit, aged 54, was found dead on July 7 at his residence near Moscow in what officials have confirmed as a case of suicide. Kremlin […]

National Politics

No Country With 28% Poverty Can Claim High Equality, Says Congress

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

The Indian National Congress has sharply rebutted the government’s recent assertion that India ranks as the fourth most equal nation based on its Gini index, emphasizing that such a claim is baseless while nearly 28.1% of the population lives in poverty. Poverty Equality Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh condemned the government’s selective use of World

South India State News

Madras HC Slams Police for Dismissing Ponmudy Complaints

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

The Madras High Court has strongly rebuked the Tamil Nadu police for closing over 120 complaints lodged against ex-minister K. Ponmudy, accusing them of acting “as if they are kings.” The court emphasized that allegations involving hate speech and derogatory comments deserve formal investigation and public notification, not unilateral dismissal. Legal Oversight Justice P.

National

Ahmedabad Dreamliner Crash Probe Points to Engine Failure

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has submitted its preliminary findings into the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171, which went down shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12. The report, based on early analysis of flight and cockpit data, points toward a rare and catastrophic dual-engine failure as the likely cause of […]

International

US Extends Tariff Relief for India Until August 1

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

In a significant development for Indian exporters, the United States has extended its suspension of reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods until August 1, 2025. The extension, originally set to expire on July 9, offers much-needed breathing room for negotiators working toward an interim trade agreement between the two countries. Tariff Relief The 26% tariff, announced […]

International

China Launches 30‑Day Visa‑Free Entry for 70+ Nations

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

In a significant step aimed at revitalizing tourism and global business ties, China has officially introduced a new visa-free entry policy for citizens of over 70 countries, including India. Visitors from eligible nations can now enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, marking a bold shift in Beijing’s post-pandemic travel strategy. Visa‑free […]

State News West India

MNS Workers Detained in Counter-Protest Over Marathi Food Stall

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

Mumbai Police detained several Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers on July 8 after they staged a counter-protest at a local food stall operated by a Marathi-speaking vendor. The incident occurred amidst a larger campaign by the MNS to assert the primacy of the Marathi language and identity in daily commercial interactions within the state. MNS […]

Defence National

Rajnath Singh Warns “Peace Is an Illusion,” Calls for Constant Vigilance

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivered a pointed address on July 7 at the Defence Accounts Department’s Controllers’ Conference in New Delhi, stating that “peace time is an illusion,” and that India must remain perpetually ready to face sudden disruptions—even during periods of calm. Peace Illusion Singh underscored the unpredictability of global affairs, citing recent

Defence National

India Denies Pakistan’s “Rafales” Claim, Defence Sec Sets Record Straight

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

India has firmly denied Pakistan’s recent claims that multiple Rafale fighter jets were deployed near the border. Responding to the allegation, Defence Secretary George Kurian clarified that the assertion of “Rafales in the plural” was “absolutely not correct,” dismissing it as misinformation. Rafale jets India operates a fleet of 36 Rafale fighter jets acquired from […]