International

Putin to Visit India Later This Year, Dates Near Final

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India later in 2025, according to National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. The announcement was made during Doval’s visit to Moscow, where he confirmed that discussions are ongoing and the visit is in advanced stages of planning. The exact dates are yet to be finalized but are expected […]

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Criticises Election Commission Over Maharashtra Row

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has once again hit out at the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing it of mishandling the political situation in Maharashtra. Speaking during a press interaction, Gandhi said the poll body had “openly shown something wrong” in the way it handled the dispute over the Shiv Sena party symbol and name […]

National

Tharoor Urges 50% Tariff on US Goods if Duties Remain

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has suggested that India should respond firmly if the United States does not withdraw its recently increased tariffs on Indian goods. He proposed that India raise its average tariff rate—currently around 17%—to 50% to match the U.S. move, but only if Washington fails to reverse its decision after the 21-day […]

National

No More Personal Cabins in New Kartavya Bhavan Offices

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

The new Kartavya Bhavan, part of the Central Vista redevelopment project in New Delhi, is bringing a major shift in how government officials work. The building, which now houses several key ministries, has moved away from traditional cabin-based offices, adopting a more modern, open-plan layout. This new setup replaces personal cabins with shared workspaces, common […]

Business

Google Pledges $1 Billion to Support AI Training in U.S. Colleges

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Google has announced a major investment of $1 billion over the next three years to support artificial intelligence (AI) training and education in the United States. The initiative will benefit more than 100 colleges, universities, and nonprofit institutions across the country, with plans to eventually include all accredited nonprofit U.S. colleges. The program aims to […]

International

Brazil’s Lula Calls for Joint BRICS Response to US Tariffs

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has urged BRICS nations to formulate a coordinated response to the recent tariff hikes imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking during a press interaction in Brasília, Lula stated that unilateral tariff actions targeting countries like India and China demand collective resistance from emerging economies. The remarks

Business

Apple to Invest $100 Billion in US Manufacturing: Trump

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Apple will invest an additional $100 billion in domestic manufacturing facilities over the next five years. The announcement was made during a campaign speech, where Trump emphasized that the investment is part of his effort to bring back American jobs and reduce dependency on foreign supply chains. According […]

Business Industry

Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Foreign-Made Chips

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on computer chips made outside the United States if chip manufacturers do not shift production to American soil. The statement marks a significant escalation in his push to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the U.S., as part of his broader economic agenda ahead […]

International

Pakistan Army Chief Visits US for Second Time in Two Months

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir has arrived in the United States for his second official visit in less than two months. The back-to-back visits have sparked fresh speculation about ongoing strategic and security discussions between the two countries, particularly in the context of regional developments. Sources indicate that General Munir is expected […]

International

Putin and Trump to Meet Soon, Confirms Kremlin

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are expected to meet in the coming days, according to a formal announcement from Moscow. The Kremlin stated that the meeting was proposed by the U.S. side and both countries are currently finalizing the details, including the location and timing. Officials involved in the planning confirmed […]