International

“Condemn Terrorism as a Principle, Not a Convenience,” Says PM Modi at BRICS Summit

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a forceful call for a consistent and principled global stand against terrorism during his address at the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Speaking at the session on “Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance,” Modi urged that terrorism should be condemned universally—not selectively—regardless of geography or political alignment.

International

Trump Mockingly Rebukes Musk’s “America Party” as “Ridiculous”

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly ridiculed Elon Musk’s newly launched “America Party,” calling the move “ridiculous” and branding Musk a “train wreck.” Speaking to reporters and posting on his social media platform, Trump dismissed the idea of a viable third-party challenge to the Republican-Democrat duopoly in U.S. politics. America Party Trump declared that the

International

China Accused of Undermining Rafale Jet Sales via Embassy Disinformation

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

French intelligence agencies have alleged that China is actively working to derail global sales of France’s Rafale fighter jets through a coordinated campaign involving embassy pressure and online disinformation. The accusations come in the aftermath of high-profile combat losses involving Rafales during the India–Pakistan aerial clashes earlier this year. Rafale sales

Business Markets

Asian Markets Dip as U.S. Tariff Deadline Nears

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

Asian equity markets mostly traded lower on Monday, July 7, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the looming July 9 deadline for renewed U.S. tariffs. Concerns over rising global trade tensions, coupled with falling oil prices and mixed signals from Washington, weighed on investor sentiment across the region. Nikkei 225 (Japan): Japan’s benchmark […]

International

Trump Threatens Extra 10% Tariffs on Countries Backing “Anti‑American” BRICS

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated his trade policy rhetoric by declaring that any country aligning with what he calls the “anti-American policies” of the BRICS group will face an additional 10% tariff. The announcement came via a direct message on Truth Social as the BRICS summit was underway in Rio de Janeiro. Trump stated […]

Law & Order National

Ex-CJIs Back One-Nation-One-Election but Urge Safeguards

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

Several former Chief Justices of India have expressed support for the constitutionality of the “one nation, one election” proposal, while cautioning lawmakers about critical gaps in the current version of the bill. Their testimonies were made before the Joint Parliamentary Committee reviewing the proposed constitutional amendment aimed at synchronizing Lok Sabha and state

Business Finance

RBI Tightens Cybersecurity: All Banks Required to Integrate DoT’s FRI Tool

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

In a significant move to curb digital financial fraud, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has mandated all banks to adopt the Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) system. The decision, issued on June 30, 2025, marks a new chapter in India’s fight against cybercrime, ensuring real-time risk assessment for mobile numbers […]

South India State News

Tejasvi Surya Moves HC Over Metro Fare Report Secrecy

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya has filed a writ petition in the Karnataka High Court, demanding the public disclosure of the Metro Fare Fixation Committee (FFC) report that recommended a sharp fare hike for Namma Metro. The petition is scheduled to be heard on July 7. Metro Transparency Surya’s plea alleges that the Bangalore Metro […]

Law & Order National

Ex-CJI Chandrachud Delays Official Residence Move Due to Special-Needs Daughters

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud has shared a deeply personal reason for delaying his departure from the Supreme Court’s official residence complex. He revealed that two of his daughters have special needs, requiring consistent attention, and this made an immediate move challenging for the family. Chandrachud In a heartfelt statement,

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Strike: Mahua Moitra Challenges EC’s Voter Roll Revision in Bihar

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has approached the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar. The revision process, she argues, is a “great danger to democracy” and a “crazy exercise to disenfranchise”, particularly targeting the poor, youth, and migrant populations. Mahua Moitra In […]