International

U.S. Bars Palestinian Officials From UN Visit

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

The U.S. State Department, under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has revoked the visas of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and nearly 80 senior Palestinian officials ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Officials attached to the Palestinian mission at the U.N. are exempt from the order and will still be able […]

International

Dnipropetrovsk Region Hit by Massive Russian Attack

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region came under what officials described as a “massive attack” overnight. Governor Serhiy Lysak confirmed that Russian strikes targeted multiple locations, including the cities of Dnipro and Pavlohrad. Early reports confirmed at least one civilian was killed and 16 people injured, among them two children. Emergency services said several of the

International

US President Donald Trump Cancels Nearly $5B in Foreign Aid

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

President Donald Trump has moved to cancel about $4.9 billion in foreign aid that Congress had previously approved. He invoked a rarely used budget provision called a “pocket rescission” under the Impoundment Control Act. The move allows the administration to block funds close to the end of the fiscal year, effectively canceling them if Congress […]

National Politics

Sena MP Pushes Back at Navarro’s India Jibe

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has again targeted India, calling its discounted oil purchases from Russia a contributing factor to the Ukraine war and backing the U.S.’s newly imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods. He labeled the conflict as “Modi’s war in Ukraine,” accusing India of indirectly fueling the war through its energy trade. […]

International

Trump Ends Secret Service Protection for Kamala Harris

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

President Donald Trump has ordered the cancellation of Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, effective September 1, 2025. Harris had continued to receive security under an extension granted by former President Joe Biden, which went beyond the standard six-month protection period. Standard vs. Extended Coverage By law, former vice presidents are

Business

Ambani Launches AI Subsidiary with Google & Meta

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

At the 48th Annual General Meeting of Reliance Industries, Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced the launch of Reliance Intelligence, a wholly-owned subsidiary aimed at establishing India’s national-scale AI infrastructure. Strategic Tech Partnerships Reliance Intelligence will partner with Google to build an AI-focused cloud region in Jamnagar, powered by Jio’s network

Business

IndiGo’s Turkish Jet Lease Extended Six Months

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

India’s civil aviation regulator, the DGCA, has granted a six-month extension for IndiGo to operate two Boeing 777 aircraft leased from Turkish Airlines. The lease, which was set to expire on August 31, will now run until February 28, 2026. Reason for Reversal This move reverses an earlier directive issued in May, when the DGCA […]

International

Vladimir Putin to Visit India in December

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin will make an official visit to India in December 2025, as confirmed by the Kremlin. The visit follows an invitation extended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will be Putin’s first trip to India since the start of the Ukraine conflict. Timing Amid U.S. Tariff Tensions The visit comes at a […]

Other Sports Sports

Gukesh Credits Anand for His Championship Revival

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

Newly crowned World Chess Champion D. Gukesh admitted that overconfidence cost him the opening game of his 2024 title match against Ding Liren. Speaking on the Quest Talk podcast, the 18-year-old acknowledged that his mindset backfired early, nearly derailing his historic campaign. Anand’s Timely Pep Talk Gukesh said that former world champion Viswanathan Anand helped […]

International

India–Japan Adopt Joint Declaration on Defence

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tokyo on August 29, 2025, India and Japan adopted a new Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation, updating their 2008 framework and marking a significant step forward in their strategic partnership. Defence and Security Cooperation The declaration commits both nations to enhance interoperability and strategic coordination