International

Modi, Putin, Xi Showcase RIC Unity at SCO

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping were seen exchanging warm handshakes, hugs, and smiles. The rare display of camaraderie among the three leaders drew attention to their shared efforts at strengthening the Russia-India-China (RIC) grouping. Modi

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From Brazil to Bharat: Why India’s E20 Gamble is Built on Half-Truths

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

India’s government has hailed the rollout of E20 petrol — a blend of 20 percent ethanol with petrol — as a “historic step” towards energy independence and climate responsibility. But on the ground, the reality is less inspiring. Drivers are confused, manufacturers have made U-turns in their statements, and complaints about mileage and performance are […]

South India State News

Karnataka Seeks Compensation Over Two-Slab GST Losses

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has warned that the Centre’s proposed shift to a two-slab Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure of 5% and 18% could lead to a revenue loss of nearly ₹15,000 crore annually for the state. While he expressed support for rationalisation of the tax regime, he insisted that reforms must not come […]

International

Xi Decries ‘Cold War Mentality’ at SCO Summit

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

At the opening session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Chinese President Xi Jinping criticized “bullying behaviour” in global politics and urged nations to reject “Cold War mentality” and bloc confrontations. He called for fairness, inclusivity, and justice in international relations, stressing the need for a multi-polar world order.

International

Nepal PM Distances Country from China’s Global Security Initiative

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

Following his meeting with President Xi Jinping at the SCO summit in Tianjin, Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli was reported by the Chinese Foreign Ministry to have expressed explicit support for China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI), Global Security Initiative (GSI), and Global Civilization Initiative (GCI). The statement claimed Nepal looked forward to deeper

National

Owaisi Says Modi-Xi Meet Ignored Key Indian Concerns

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying it “failed to answer the critical questions” Indians wanted addressed. Key issues remain unaddressed, including China’s support for Pakistan during military operations, the extension of CPEC into Afghanistan, and lack of clarity on sharing

International

Australian Government Denounces Anti-Indian Migration Rallies

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

The Australian government has condemned recent rallies in several cities that opposed Indian immigration. Officials described the protests as far-right activism rooted in racism and divisive politics. Emergency Management Minister Tony Burke and Multicultural Affairs Minister Anne Aly said such movements have “no place in modern Australia” and warned they threaten social

International

Hamas Spokesman Abu Obeida Killed in Gaza Strike

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

Israel announced that it has killed Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for Hamas’s military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, in a targeted airstrike on Gaza City’s Rimal neighborhood. The Israel Defense Forces said the operation was aimed at dismantling Hamas’s propaganda and psychological warfare network ahead of a planned ground offensive. Rising Tensions and No Ceasefire Plans

National

Over 2 Lakh Objections to Bihar Voter Roll

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

The Election Commission (EC) has received more than 200,000 objections from residents in Bihar seeking the removal of their names from the draft voter list. These applications, submitted by 3 p.m. on the closing day, largely stem from duplicate registrations—people registered across multiple polling stations, constituencies, or states. Electoral Integrity Drive These

International

Powerful Quake Rocks Eastern Afghanistan, Scores Feared Dead

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

A strong earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck eastern Afghanistan near Jalalabad late on Sunday night. The epicenter was reported in Nangarhar and Kunar provinces at a shallow depth of about 8 km, which intensified the tremors across the region. The quake occurred at 11:47 p.m. local time, sending people rushing out of […]