International

Russia Downplays Outcome of Ukraine Peace Talks in Miami

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

Russia has said that the latest round of discussions aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, held in Miami over the weekend, should not be viewed as a diplomatic breakthrough. The Kremlin said the talks were part of an ongoing engagement process but failed to deliver any concrete progress on key disagreements between the parties […]

International

New Zealand Minister Calls India Trade Deal a “Bad Deal”

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters has sharply criticised the recently concluded India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, calling it a “bad deal” and arguing that it does not adequately protect New Zealand’s core economic interests. Peters said the agreement failed to secure meaningful access for key New Zealand exports, particularly dairy products, which remain

International

Iran Says Missile Programme Is Defensive and Non-Negotiable

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

Iran has reiterated that its ballistic missile programme is purely for defensive purposes and is not open to negotiation with other countries, according to officials in the Iranian capital. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said at a press briefing that Tehran views its missile capability as essential to protecting the nation and deterring potential attacks, […]

Business

FedEx Faces Scrutiny Over H-1B Hiring, Layoffs

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

FedEx has come under scrutiny in the United States after reports highlighted a rise in the company’s use of H-1B visa hiring while it also carried out job cuts affecting American workers in multiple locations. The controversy has gained attention because FedEx is an awardee under the federal government’s Next Generation Delivery Service (NGDS) programme, […]

International

Bangladesh Polls Will Be Held on Time, Says Muhammad Yunus

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

Bangladesh’s interim chief adviser Muhammad Yunus has said that the country’s general election will be held on schedule despite continuing unrest in parts of the country. Yunus conveyed the assurance during a meeting with a senior United States official, stressing that the interim administration remains committed to a timely and constitutional electoral process. The

International

Trump Announces Plan for ‘Trump-Class’ Warships

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

US President Donald Trump has announced plans for a new class of warships to be named the Trump-class, as part of a proposal to expand and modernise the United States Navy. The announcement was made during a public address in Florida, where Trump outlined what he described as an ambitious naval expansion programme aimed at […]

South India State News

Tamil Nadu Government Staff, Teachers to Strike from January 6

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

Government employees and teachers across Tamil Nadu have announced an indefinite strike beginning January 6 after talks with the state government failed to yield an agreement. The decision was taken by the Joint Action Council of Tamil Nadu Teachers’ Organisations and Government Employees’ Organisations (JACTO-GEO) following a meeting with state ministers that ended

South India State News

Vijay Says TVK Will Not Compromise on Religious Harmony

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

Actor-turned-politician Vijay, president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, on Monday said his party would not compromise on religious harmony under any circumstances. Speaking at a Christmas celebration event near Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu, Vijay stressed that peaceful coexistence and mutual respect among communities form the core of TVK’s political ideology. Addressing party

National Politics

Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on MPs and MLAs

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, founder of the Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) and representative of the Gaya Lok Sabha seat, has sparked debate with remarks made at a public event in Gaya on Sunday. Manjhi said that “every MP and MLA takes commission” from allocated development funds and suggested that if representatives cannot secure 10 […]

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Targets BJP Over Constitution in Berlin

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is proposing ideas and actions that amount to an attempt to weaken the Indian Constitution. Speaking at an interaction in Berlin, Gandhi said the Constitution guarantees equality and rights across religions, languages and regions, and claimed that these foundations are being […]