International

Afghanistan Sees India as “Close Friend”, Says Muttaqi

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2025

Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi, calling India a “close friend” and underlining Kabul’s interest in expanding cooperation. The meeting marked one of the most significant diplomatic engagements between India and the Taliban since 2021. Trade, Aid and Mutual Respect Muttaqi praised India’s quick

Op-Eds Opinion

IT Jobs Vanish, Minister’s Son Rides Ethanol Boom

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2025

India today is witnessing two parallel realities. In one, thousands of engineers and IT professionals are waking up to pink slips from companies like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro. These were the children of ordinary middle-class families who sold land, mortgaged houses, and took loans so their children could study Computer Science and join the great […]

International

Trump Team Plans More H-1B Restrictions Post Fee Hike

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2025

The Trump administration is preparing to introduce more restrictions on the H-1B visa programme after already imposing a $100,000 application fee. Officials say the upcoming changes will focus on tightening eligibility and ensuring stricter employer compliance. Key Proposed Changes Possible changes include replacing the current lottery system with a wage-based model,

International

Strong Quake Hits Mindanao, Philippines

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2025

A massive earthquake struck off the southeastern coast of Mindanao on Friday morning, registering magnitude 7.4 as per both U.S. Geological Survey and Philippine authorities. The epicenter was about 43 km east of Manay in Davao Oriental, at a shallow depth, making the tremors strongly felt across the region. Casualties and Damage Officials confirmed at […]

North India State News

House Collapse After Blast Kills 5 in Ayodhya

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2025

A strong explosion tore through a house in Pagla Bhari village under the Pura Kalandar police area of Ayodhya on Thursday evening, leading to the structure’s collapse. Authorities confirmed that five people were killed, while others may still be trapped under the debris. Victims and Cause The deceased include the homeowner Ram Kumar Kasodhan, known […]

International

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu: “No Conspiracy” Behind Indian R&D Success in US

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2025

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu addressed recent claims suggesting Indians were purposefully promoted in U.S. tech firms. He denied any conspiracy, instead attributing the phenomenon to structural incentives in America’s visa system. Post on R&D & Team Stability Vembu argued that research and development thrives when teams stay together over long periods. He said the

International

India to Reopen Embassy in Kabul, Jaishankar Confirms

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2025

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has announced that the nation will reopen its embassy in Kabul. He said the move would upgrade the existing technical mission in the Afghan capital to a full-fledged embassy. Diplomacy with the Taliban Regime Jaishankar made the statement during talks with Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, who is […]

Op-Eds Opinion

No Bailouts, No Excuses: How GOI Can Stop IT Layoffs Without Spending Billions

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2025

The numbers are staggering. TCS, India’s largest IT services company, reported a headcount drop of nearly 20,000 employees in just one quarter. Attrition has actually fallen, so these exits cannot be explained away as voluntary churn. Instead, they signal a deeper restructuring—one that threatens to set off ripples across India’s white-collar job market. And yet, […]

International

Blast Rocks Kabul, Taliban Launches Probe

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2025

Several explosions struck Kabul late Thursday evening near Abdul Haq Square, close to ministries and intelligence buildings. Witnesses heard blasts around 9:50 pm local time, and some also reported a second explosion in the Shar-e-Naw area. Official Response The Taliban’s spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid, said investigations have begun and reassured the public that no

International

US Denies New AMRAAM Missile Deliveries to Pakistan

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2025

The U.S. Embassy in India has rejected recent media reports claiming that new AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles would be supplied to Pakistan. The embassy stated that no part of the contract modification authorizes delivery of new missiles. What the Contract Actually Covers According to the clarification, the contract in question is for sustainment and spares […]