Economy National

SBI Says Trump Tariffs Will Hurt Americans More Than Indians

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2025

The State Bank of India (SBI) has called U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariff policy a “bad business decision,” warning that the impact will be harsher on American consumers than on Indian exporters. Higher Costs Expected for U.S. Households According to SBI’s internal assessment, the new tariffs—ranging up to 25% on Indian imports—are likely to […]

International

Trump Announces Tariff Lesser for Pakistan and Bangladesh as Compared to India

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a fresh executive order imposing new “reciprocal tariffs” on over 70 countries, with India facing a higher rate than both Pakistan and Bangladesh. The decision has triggered sharp political reactions and fresh diplomatic unease, especially from India. India to Face 25% Tariff, Neighbours Get Leniency Under the revised

Op-Eds Opinion

Trump Taps Pakistan for Oil – Unfortunately, He’s Drilling for Attention, Not Crude

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

When Donald Trump proclaimed that the United States had secured a “massive” oil partnership with Pakistan, energy analysts around the world reached for their calculators—and then promptly tossed them aside. Not because the numbers were too complicated, but because they were irrelevant. Facts, after all, are no match for fossil-fueled fanfare and freshly trumped-up

Op-Eds Opinion

So What’s Stopping Modi from Telling Trump to Shove It?

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has just slammed a 25% tariff on Indian exports, publicly chastised India for refusing to drop Russian oil imports, and ridiculed New Delhi with a sly remark about ceasefires. On paper, this is the sort of provocation that would usually trigger a fiery response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, especially considering […]

Other Sports Sports

Ferrari Extends Frederic Vasseur as Team Principal

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

Ferrari has announced that Frédéric Vasseur will continue as Team Principal under a new multi-year contract. The extension reaffirms Ferrari’s confidence in Vasseur’s leadership as the team prepares for a new phase in its Formula 1 journey. His previous deal was set to end after the 2025 season. Performance and Progress Recognized Despite not winning […]

Economy National

India to Be Third-Largest Economy, Says Piyush Goyal

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal firmly dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remark labeling India a “dead economy.” Speaking in Parliament, Goyal asserted that India has moved from being among the “Fragile Five” economies to becoming the world’s fastest-growing major economy. He added that India, currently ranked fifth, is on track to become the

International

Northern China Floods Kill at Least 60 People

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

Severe rainfall in northern China has claimed the lives of at least 60 people over the past week. The worst-hit areas include the outskirts of Beijing and parts of Hebei province. Among the dead were 31 elderly residents at a care home in Taishitun town in Miyun district, where authorities admitted evacuation plans failed to […]

Business

Cognizant Q2 Profit Up 14%, Lifts Annual Guidance

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

Cognizant reported a 14% rise in net profit for the second quarter of 2025, reaching $645 million, or $1.31 per share, surpassing market expectations. Revenue stood at $5.25 billion, showing an 8.1% increase year-on-year, driven by steady demand across key sectors and geographies. Full-Year Outlook Raised Buoyed by better-than-expected results, Cognizant revised its

International

Trump: Tariffs Make America “Great and Rich Again”

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended his sweeping tariff strategy, claiming it has revitalized the American economy. In a social media post, he stated, “Tariffs are making America GREAT & RICH Again,” and added, “One year ago, America was a dead country. Now it is the hottest country anywhere in the world.” Tariffs Target […]

International

Myanmar Declares Interim Government Before Elections

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

Myanmar’s military government announced the formation of a civilian-led interim government on July 31, ahead of the country’s upcoming general elections scheduled for December. However, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing remains in full control, retaining his roles as interim president and commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Commission Formed to Conduct Elections An