International

China Calls for Stronger Ties with Pakistan, Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a trilateral dialogue with his counterparts from Pakistan and Afghanistan in Kabul. The meeting focused on strengthening security cooperation, boosting trade, and expanding regional connectivity at a time when all three countries face growing internal and external challenges. Security and Counterterrorism Wang Yi urged the three

International

Xi Visits Tibet to Mark 60th Anniversary

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping has made his second-ever visit to Tibet as head of state, arriving in Lhasa to mark the 60th anniversary of the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). His only previous visit as president was in July 2021. Xi’s arrival was broadcast prominently on state media, underscoring the importance China attaches to the politically […]

National Politics

Opposition Slams Centre’s “Draconian” Amendment Bill

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha along with the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill. The constitutional amendment proposes that the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, or other ministers automatically lose their positions if they remain in

International

India Flags Rising Trade Deficit with Russia

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has raised concern over India’s widening trade deficit with Russia during his visit to Moscow. Speaking at the 26th India–Russia Intergovernmental Commission meeting, he said that while bilateral trade has expanded rapidly, the imbalance has become unsustainable. Trade Growth and Deficit Figures Bilateral trade has grown from $13

International

India Rejects Bangladesh Claim of Anti-Bangladesh Acts

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus has alleged that the banned Awami League has set up offices in New Delhi and Kolkata to coordinate anti-Bangladesh activities. The government in Dhaka claimed that these groups were attempting to destabilize the country by influencing political developments from across the border. Officials in Bangladesh called on India

Science Space & Astronomy

India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-5 Missile

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

India has successfully carried out the test launch of its Agni-5 intermediate-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha. The launch was overseen by the Strategic Forces Command, with support from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Officials confirmed that the missile met all technical and operational parameters

Business Trade

India Resumes FTA Talks with Eurasian Bloc

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

India has restarted negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), a bloc led by Russia and including Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. The two sides signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) in Moscow to formally relaunch talks. The EAEU represents a market with a combined GDP of over $6.5 […]

International

Iran Warns War with Israel Could Break Out Anytime

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

A top Iranian military adviser has declared that there is currently no ceasefire with Israel, warning that war could resume “at any moment.” The statement comes weeks after a short but intense conflict earlier this year, which ended in late June with what was described as a temporary ceasefire brokered by the United States. Iranian […]

International

Russia Insists on Inclusion in Ukraine Security Talks

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

Russia has stated that international discussions on Ukraine’s security will not succeed without its direct participation. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said any talks that bypass Moscow would be “pointless” and warned European governments that decisions taken without Russia could further complicate the conflict. He also indicated that China, which has been supportive of

International

Israel Mobilizes 60,000 Reservists for Gaza City Offensive

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

Israel has announced a major expansion of its military campaign in Gaza City. Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that around 60,000 reservists will be mobilized, while an additional 20,000 reservists currently serving will have their deployment extended. The decision marks the formal launch of Operation Gideon’s Chariots II, aimed at dismantling Hamas’ control in