International

Trump Says TikTok Deal Reached, Will Talk to Xi

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said a framework agreement has been reached with China regarding TikTok’s operations in America. He added that he will speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday to finalise the deal. Talks & Key Details Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that the framework was part of trade negotiations conducted recently in […]

International

India Joins Zapad-2025 Military Drills Amid US Trade Strain

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

India has deployed 65 military personnel, including a battalion from the Kumaon Regiment, to participate in the Zapad-2025 joint exercises organised by Russia and Belarus. The drills ran from 12 to 16 September. Nature and Location of the Drills The drills involved tactical training, company-level cooperation, and special arms exercises. Indian forces took part along […]

National

PM Modi Marks 75th Birthday with Service, Projects

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75 today, born on September 17, 1950 in Vadnagar, Gujarat. On this occasion, the BJP is launching a national service campaign called Sewa Pakhwada, running from September 17 to October 2. The campaign includes mass events like cleanliness drives, blood-donation camps and health outreach programs. Welfare Initiatives & Launches Modi

International

Sikhs for Justice Threatens Siege of Indian Consulate Vancouver

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

The U.S.-based separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has threatened to carry out a siege at the Indian Consulate in Vancouver on September 18, starting from 8 a.m. local time. The group advised Indian-Canadians to avoid visiting the consulate on that day. Accusations by SFJ SFJ accused Indian consulates of operating a spy network and […]

Cricket Sports

Pycroft Says Pakistan Players “Disrepute”- Handshake Row Escalates

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

Match referee Andy Pycroft claimed that some Pakistan players have “brought disrepute” to cricket. He referenced past incidents involving players like Umar Gul and current ones — naming Faheem and Abrar — in a social media post that circulated widely. Context: Handshake Controversy The issue arose after India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the […]

International

Trump Wishes Modi Happy Birthday, Modi Affirms US Tie

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump phoned Prime Minister Narendra Modi to wish him a happy 75th birthday. The call was received personally by Modi, who expressed gratitude for Trump’s warm wishes. Modi’s Response & Message Following the call, Prime Minister Modi posted on X (formerly Twitter): “Thank you, my friend, President Trump, for your phone call […]

National

India-US Trade Talks Described as “Positive and Forward-Looking”

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

India and the United States have held fresh trade discussions described by both sides as positive and forward-looking. These talks come in the wake of the US imposing a 50% tariff on certain Indian goods due to concerns over India’s purchase of Russian oil. Meetings were held in New Delhi with senior negotiators from both […]

South India State News

Palaniswami Heads to Delhi Amid AIADMK Tensions

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami has flown to Delhi amid rising disquiet within the party. Several senior members are demanding that expelled leaders, including O. Panneerselvam, V.K. Sasikala, and T.T.V. Dhinakaran, be reinstated. Observers view his Delhi trip as an attempt to resolve these internal issues. Possible Meeting with Amit Shah Palaniswami is expected to

International

Pakistan Says India Rejected US Role in Ceasefire Talks

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, has stated that India never agreed to any third-party mediation during ceasefire negotiations related to Operation Sindoor. He said that while a ceasefire offer did come via the United States, India insisted that the matter remain strictly bilateral. Dar’s Statement on Dialogue In an interview with Al Jazeera, Dar […]

Op-Eds Opinion

CJI Mocks Hindu Sentiments: Supreme Court’s Arrogance on Display

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has once again shown where it stands when it comes to Hindu faith — at the bottom of the courtroom joke book. Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, while hearing a plea regarding the restoration of a beheaded idol of Lord Vishnu at Khajuraho’s historic Javari temple, thought it fit […]