International

UK Deports First Migrant Under New France Treaty

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

The United Kingdom has deported its first migrant to France under a new “one-in, one-out” treaty with Paris. The migrant, an Indian national, was flown to Paris after arriving in the UK via a small boat in August. Purpose of the Agreement Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood called the deportation an “important first step” in the […]

International

Trump: Ukraine War Not Easy; Putin ‘Let Me Down’

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he believed the Russia-Ukraine war would be “one of the easiest” conflicts to resolve, because of his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He added, however, that he now feels Putin has “let me down.” Comments at UK Joint Press Conference Speaking alongside UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at […]

National

Air India Express Returns to Vizag After Bird Strike

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

An Air India Express flight, IX-2658, from Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad was forced to return shortly after takeoff on September 18, 2025, following a suspected bird strike. The aircraft had taken off from Vizag airport at 2:38 pm with 103 passengers on board when the pilot detected engine trouble about 10 nautical miles from the airport. […]

International

US Revokes Chabahar Port Sanction Waiver

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

The United States has announced it will revoke the sanctions exemption granted to India for its involvement in Iran’s Chabahar Port under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act (IFCA). The revocation becomes effective September 29, 2025. Waiver History The exemption had been given in 2018 and allowed India — along with other countries — to […]

Business

SEBI Clears Adani Group of Hindenburg Allegations

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has dismissed allegations made by Hindenburg Research against the Adani Group. The regulator found no evidence that transactions routed through Adicorp Enterprises, Milestone Tradelinks, or Rehvar Infrastructure violated disclosure norms or related-party rules. Scope of Orders The clearance covers Adani entities such as

International

France Braces for Mass Protests Over Macron Austerity Plan

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

France is preparing for major strikes and protests on 18 September as trade unions rally against planned budget cuts. Key sectors such as education, healthcare, transportation, and pharmacies are expected to be disrupted. Authorities have warned of widespread inconvenience, particularly in Paris. What Protesters Demand Unions and opposition groups are demanding that the

National

Amit Shah Dismisses Rahul’s Vote-Theft Claims as Baseless

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah rejected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s charge that voter names were being deleted in Karnataka’s Aland constituency. Shah termed the allegations a “false narrative” and mocked Congress’s campaign by calling it the “Ghuspaithiya Bachao Yatra” or “Save the Infiltrators March.” What Shah Criticized Speaking at a BJP rally in Rohtas, Bihar, […]

International

Qatar Pursues International Criminal Court Action After Israeli Strike

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

Qatar’s chief negotiator, Mohammed Al-Khulaifi, met with International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane in The Hague. The meeting comes as Qatar weighs legal action against Israel following a recent strike on its territory. Reason for Legal Action The strike, which targeted residences of Hamas political leaders based in Qatar, has been described by Doha as […]

International

Trump Moves to Label Antifa a Terror Group

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention to designate the Antifa movement as a “major terrorist organization.” In a social media post, he described Antifa as “a sick, dangerous, radical left disaster.” Legal and Structural Issues Antifa is not a centralized organization but a loose network of far-left activists. It lacks formal leadership, hierarchy, or […]

International

China Urges Unity to Reject ‘Law of the Jungle’

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun called on world leaders to work together to prevent instability driven by power politics. Speaking at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, he warned that external interference, coercion, and competing spheres of influence could lead to a world dominated by the “law of the jungle.” Focus on Taiwan and Global Order Dong […]