International

Turkey, UK Seal £8 Billion Deal For 20 Eurofighter Jets

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

Turkey and the United Kingdom have signed a defence agreement worth £8 billion (about US $10.7 billion) for the supply of 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets. The deal was finalised during UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Ankara, where he held talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Strategic Significance The agreement marks the first fresh […]

International

U.S. Introduces Tough Exit-Entry Rules for Non-Citizens

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a new regulation that will require all non-U.S. citizens, including green card holders, to have their photographs taken when entering and exiting the United States, effective December 26, 2025. The rule also expands biometric and social-media vetting for visa applicants and lawful permanent residents. What the Rule […]

International

Japan To Nominate Trump For Nobel Peace Prize

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has informed U.S. President Donald Trump of her plan to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize. The announcement was made during their meeting in Tokyo, where both leaders discussed security, trade, and the U.S.–Japan partnership. What Was Announced White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Takaichi, through an […]

Uncategorized

SC Allows Government To Reassess Vodafone AGR Dues

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

The Supreme Court has permitted the Centre to reconsider the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues of Vodafone Idea Ltd., noting that the matter falls under the Union government’s policy framework. The order comes after Vodafone Idea challenged a fresh demand of ₹9,450 crore raised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Case Background AGR is the […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Plans to Hand Over ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam Probes to CBI

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has indicated it may entrust the investigation of all “digital arrest” scams to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), citing the nationwide scale and cross-border nature of these cyber-frauds. The court issued notices to all states and union territories asking them to supply details of FIRs registered in such cases. […]

Cricket Sports

Australia Hit By Major Blow Before First Ashes Test

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

Australia’s Ashes campaign has suffered a major setback with captain Pat Cummins ruled out of the opening Test against England due to a back injury. Cricket Australia confirmed that the fast bowler will miss the first match of the five-Test series, beginning November 21 in Perth. Leadership Changes In Cummins’ absence, Steve Smith is expected […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Summons State Chiefs Over Stray Dog Directive

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has summoned chief secretaries of all states and union territories, except West Bengal and Telangana, to appear in person on November 3 for failing to comply with its orders on controlling stray dog populations. The bench expressed strong displeasure that only three jurisdictions had filed compliance affidavits as directed earlier. […]

Economy National

India Ramps Up Financial Reforms Amid $17 Billion Outflow

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

India is accelerating key financial sector reforms after foreign investors withdrew nearly $17 billion from Indian equities so far this year — the largest such capital flight among major Asian markets. The outflow, triggered by heightened concerns over U.S. tariffs and tighter global regulation, has prompted a coordinated move by the Reserve Bank of India […]

International

Bangladesh Leader Yunus Gifts Map Sparking India Row

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

A controversy has erupted after Bangladesh’s interim head Muhammad Yunus presented a gift to Pakistan’s armed forces chief, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, which included a map depicting parts of northeastern India — including the state of Assam — as part of Bangladesh. The gift was handed over during the general’s visit to Dhaka. Gesture and […]

Markets

Asia-Pacific Markets Surge on US-China Trade Hopes

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

Asian stock markets rallied sharply on Monday, driven by growing optimism that the Donald Trump-Xi Jinping meeting could yield a favourable trade agreement. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index climbed over 2 % to cross 50,000 for the first time, while South Korea’s KOSPI and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index also registered strong gains. Trade Optimism Drives […]