International

Modi, Xi Push for Stronger India-China Cooperation

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping have called for stronger cooperation between India and China, with Xi saying the two countries can learn from each other’s strengths and achieve shared development as bilateral ties continue a cautious recovery. Xi Calls for Long-Term India-China Relations During bilateral talks on the sidelines of the […]

International

PM Modi Says BRICS Moves by Consensus, Not Against Anyone

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said BRICS is not directed against any country or institution, stressing that the grouping advances through consensus, cooperation and mutual respect as he opened the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Modi Says BRICS Is Not Against Any Country Addressing leaders at Bharat Mandapam, Modi said BRICS had developed its […]

International

Modi Says BRICS Moves by Consensus, Not Against Anyone

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said BRICS will continue to move forward through consensus and cooperation rather than positioning itself against any country, as he opened the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Modi Says BRICS Is Built on Consensus Welcoming leaders from the expanded grouping, Modi said BRICS had established a […]

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Oracle Adds $700 Million to Restructuring Costs

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2026

Oracle plans to spend an additional $700 million on restructuring, including job cuts and contract terminations, as the technology giant balances aggressive investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure with mounting pressure on cash flow. Oracle Restructuring Costs Rise to $2.8 Billion The additional expenditure will take the expected cost of Oracle’s fiscal 2026

Business Markets

SEBI Proposes Changes to Closing Auction Session

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has proposed changes to the newly introduced Closing Auction Session, including alternative methods for settling derivatives contracts on expiry days and shorter transition periods between regular trading and the closing auction. SEBI Proposes New Derivatives Settlement Methods Under the first option, the settlement price for

International

Pakistan’s BRICS Bid Stalls Over India’s Objections

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2026

Pakistan’s push to join BRICS remains stalled despite diplomatic efforts to secure support from existing members, with India’s objections posing a major obstacle because expansion of the grouping requires consensus among all member states. Pakistan Has Sought BRICS Membership Since 2023 Islamabad formally applied for BRICS membership in 2023 and has since repeatedly

International

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Toward East Sea

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2026

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan, early Saturday, a day after South Korea, the United States and Japan concluded a major trilateral military exercise. North Korea Launches Missiles From Wonsan South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said multiple ballistic missiles were detected launching from […]

International

Putin Slams Sanctions and ‘Ugly’ Trade Tactics at BRICS

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin has criticised what he described as increasingly aggressive trade and sanctions policies, telling the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi that Russia has faced more than 30,000 sanctions while expanding economic ties with alternative partners. Putin Says Russia Faces Over 30,000 Sanctions Putin claimed that more than 30,000 sanctions have

Infrastructure National

India Targets Barrier-Free Tolling by March 2027

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2026

India plans to roll out barrier-free toll collection across national highways by March 2027, with Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari saying the government’s goal is to eliminate vehicle stoppages at toll plazas. Barrier-Free Tolling to Cover All Toll Plazas The new Multi-Lane Free Flow system will combine FASTag with Automatic Number Plate […]

National

US Envoy Backs Manipur Development Push

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2026

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has praised Manipur’s natural beauty and backed efforts to accelerate development in the Northeast, during a visit focused on tourism, economic ties and greater cooperation between India and the United States. Sergio Gor Praises Manipur’s Development Potential Gor met Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh in Imphal and described […]