National

EC Starts Work After Dhankhar’s Resignation

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

The Election Commission of India has begun preparations to hold the election for the Vice President of India following Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation on July 21. The formal resignation has been received, and the necessary notification has been issued to initiate the constitutional process. Electoral College Formation in Progress The Election Commission is currently setting

International

US, Philippines Finalise Trade Deal at 19% Tariff

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

US President Donald Trump has announced a new trade deal with the Philippines, confirming that imports from the Southeast Asian nation will now be subjected to a 19% tariff. The agreement comes after a high-level meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House, where both leaders declared the deal a milestone in […]

International

India-UK FTA Likely to Boost Trade by $25.5 Billion

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

The proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom could increase annual bilateral trade by as much as $25.5 billion, according to a British High Commission official. The statement comes amid ongoing negotiations between the two nations, which have completed 14 rounds of talks since January 2022. Sectors Set to Benefit If […]

National

India Slams Pakistan at UN Over Kashmir and Water Treaty

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister brought up the Kashmir dispute and the Indus Waters Treaty during a session at the UN Security Council, alleging that India’s recent suspension of the water-sharing agreement posed a threat to the lives of over 240 million Pakistanis. India Rejects Allegations and Criticises Double Standards India firmly rejected Pakistan’s claims,

International

India Seeks Clemency for Nurse in Yemen

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

India has intensified diplomatic efforts to save Nimisha Priya, a nurse from Kerala who faces the death penalty in Yemen. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that her execution has been postponed as New Delhi works with Yemeni authorities, her legal team, and friendly nations to secure clemency. Background of the Case Nimisha was […]

National

RSS Chief Bhagwat Says ‘Bharatiyata’ Key to Solving Global Crisis

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat has said that “Bharatiyata” or Indian-ness is the only solution to the challenges faced by the world today. Addressing the launch of a book titled Swatantra Bharat Ke Sanskriti Bodh, Bhagwat emphasized that Indian culture, with its inclusive, holistic, and universal approach to life, offers answers to modern conflicts, violence, and […]

International

India Rebukes Pakistan’s Claims at UN

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

India launched a strong rebuttal against Pakistan during a United Nations Security Council debate, dismissing Islamabad’s attempts to raise the Kashmir issue and the Indus Waters Treaty on an international platform. India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, R. Ravindra, accused Pakistan of hypocrisy, stating that a nation that shelters terrorists cannot

National

PM Modi to Sign Landmark India‑UK Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the United Kingdom on July 23 and 24, 2025, in a significant diplomatic move that will see the signing of a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK. The agreement, expected to be signed on July 24 by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and his […]

Science Space & Astronomy

NISAR Mission to Launch on July 30

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

A powerful joint mission by NASA and ISRO, the NISAR satellite, will be launched on 30 July 2025 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, using a GSLV‑F16 rocket. At a cost of USD 1.5 billion, it is the most expensive Earth‑observation satellite to date . Dual‑Frequency Radar for Detailed Monitoring NISAR carries two advanced radars—NASA’s L‑band and […]

Cricket Sports

Shubman Gill Accuses England of Breaking Game Spirit

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

India’s Test captain Shubman Gill has criticised England for what he says was deliberate time-wasting during the third Test at Lord’s, calling it “not something that comes in the spirit of the game.” “90 Seconds Late” to the Crease Gill, reflecting on the tense final moments, said: “A lot of people have been talking about […]