International

Peter Navarro Criticizes India Over Tariffs, Oil as Trade Talks Start

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

Peter Navarro, U.S. trade adviser, sharply criticized India over its oil purchases from Russia and its high trade barriers. He accused Indian refiners of profiting from unfair trade, claiming that money made from U.S. trade reaches Russian oil markets and ultimately funds weapons. He also called India the “Maharajah of tariffs.” Trade Talks Resuming These […]

International

Trump Says TikTok Deal Framework Reached

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

US President Donald Trump said a framework agreement has been reached with China over the future of TikTok. He announced that he will speak to Chinese President Xi Jinping this Friday to finalise the deal. What Is Known So Far Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that the two countries have made progress in trade talks […]

National

Amit Shah Urges Respect for All Indian Languages on Hindi Diwas

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a message on Hindi Diwas (September 14), called for respect toward all Indian languages, including Hindi. He appealed for everyone to move forward together toward a self-reliant, self-confident, developed India. Role of Languages in Unity Shah said from the high Himalayas to the southern beaches, deserts and forests, India’s […]

International

Israel Assumes Full Blame for Strike in Doha

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

On September 9, 2025, Israel carried out an airstrike in the Leqtaifiya district of Doha, Qatar, targeting the political leadership of Hamas. The operation struck a residential complex housing several Hamas members during a meeting reportedly connected with ceasefire discussions. Qatar condemned the strike as a violation of its sovereignty and international law. Israel’s

International

Trump to Arrive in UK Amid Keir Starmer’s Political Strain

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

President Donald Trump will land in the United Kingdom today for his second state visit. The visit will be officially hosted by King Charles III, with a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle. Meetings and Diplomacy Among the key events scheduled are a state banquet, a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers, and discussions […]

National

SC May Scrub Bihar Voter Roll Revision If Illegalities Found

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has warned that it may cancel the entire Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar if any illegality is found in the methodology used by the Election Commission of India (ECI). A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi made this clear while hearing petitions challenging the […]

Entertainment Reviews

Ek Chatur Naar Movie Review

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

I walked into Ek Chatur Naar with a fair bit of curiosity. The film had the promise of being a sharp, witty black comedy thriller — the kind of cat-and-mouse game that thrives on tension, clever writing, and just the right amount of humour. And to its credit, the script lays a solid foundation. The […]

Law & Order National

SC Suspends Key Sections of Waqf Act, Keeps Rest Intact

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Supreme Court of India on Monday put on hold certain provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, while refusing to suspend the entire law. The court said it could only stay the whole law in “rarest of rare” circumstances. Provisions Stayed The court suspended the clause which requires a person to have practiced Islam […]

Defence National

India Plans Barak-8 Air Defence by 2035

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

India has unveiled a strategic defence plan aiming to cover all strategic facilities across the country with multi-layered air security by 2035. As part of this plan, the Barak-8 medium-range surface-to-air missile system will be integrated. What Is Barak-8 The Barak-8 is an Israeli-Indian joint development. It is designed to intercept aerial threats including aircraft,

Business Finance

Rupee Edges Up to ₹88.20 Against US Dollar

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

On Monday, the Indian rupee gained 6 paise to close at ₹88.20 per US dollar in interbank trading. This was a marginal improvement driven by range-bound trading and a slightly weaker US dollar. Market Dynamics Traders noted controlled volatility in the forex market. Some attributed the rupee’s mild strengthening to possible intervention by the Reserve […]