International

Trump Nominates Sergio Gor as U.S. Ambassador to India

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2025

On August 22, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Sergio Gor, currently director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, to be the next U.S. Ambassador to India. Gor will also serve as Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs once confirmed. Until then, he will continue in his present role. Trump’s Praise for […]

Business Finance

GST Council to Meet Sept 3–4 on Two-Slab Reform

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2025

The 56th GST Council meeting will be held on September 3 and 4, 2025, in New Delhi. Both sessions will begin at 11 a.m., while a preparatory officers’ meeting is scheduled for September 2. Proposal for Two Main Slabs The Centre is expected to present a proposal to reduce the goods and services tax (GST) […]

International

Trump Warns Russia of Sanctions If Ukraine Talks Fail

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Russia that “massive” sanctions or tariffs will be imposed if no progress is made on Ukraine peace talks within the next two weeks. Speaking after a series of high-level meetings, Trump said the coming days will determine “which way it’s going” for the conflict. Frustration After Alaska Summit The […]

Defence National

India Targets 5th-Gen Fighter Jets with Domestic Engines

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

At the Economic Times World Leaders Forum in Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the Tejas light combat aircraft as a landmark achievement in India’s indigenous defence capabilities. He affirmed India’s resolve to address development challenges and build advanced combat aircraft domestically. AMCA and Home-Built Engines in Focus Singh confirmed that India is

International

Ukraine Hits Oil Pipeline Supplying Hungary, Slovakia

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

On August 22, 2025, Ukrainian forces struck the Unecha oil pumping station in Russia’s Bryansk region, part of the Druzhba pipeline network. The facility is a key link for transporting Russian crude to Central Europe. The attack, carried out using drones and rockets, triggered a major fire and forced oil flows to be halted. Impact […]

International

Modi, Putin to Join SCO Summit in Tianjin Confirms China

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit will take place in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1, 2025. The summit will be chaired by Chinese President Xi Jinping and will be the fifth time China has hosted the event. Leaders Expected to Attend More than 20 world leaders are set to participate in […]

Business

OpenAI to Open First India Office in New Delhi

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, will open its first office in India later this year. The office will be located in New Delhi and is expected to begin operations before the end of 2025. The move highlights India’s importance as OpenAI’s second-largest market globally and a key hub for technology growth. Local Entity and Hiring […]

Law & Order National

India’s Top Gaming Apps Halt Real-Money Games

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

India’s Parliament has passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, which bans all online games involving real-money play. The government said the measure was necessary to address risks of addiction, financial losses, and psychological harm. The new law also prohibits related advertisements and restricts payment services tied to wagering platforms.

Law & Order National

SC Bars Assam Police from Coercive Action Against Journalists

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

The Supreme Court on August 22, 2025, restrained Assam Police from taking any coercive action against senior journalist Siddharth Varadarajan and other reporters of the news portal The Wire. The interim order came after a petition was filed challenging an FIR registered under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) relating to a published […]

Law & Order National

SC Accepts Aadhaar in Bihar Voter List Revision

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to accept Aadhaar as valid proof for citizens seeking to restore their names in Bihar’s voter list. Until now, only 11 specific documents were permitted for verification. The court said Aadhaar should be included to make the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process more accessible […]