International

India and Trinidad & Tobago Sign Six MoUs to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

India and Trinidad & Tobago have taken a major stride in bolstering their bilateral relations, formalizing six memoranda of understanding (MoUs) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Port of Spain. This marks the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Trinidad & Tobago since 1999, reflecting a renewed focus on comprehensive cooperation. […]

Northeast India State News

Manipur to Close Relief Camps, Launch Three-Phase Rehab Plan

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

Manipur’s Government has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to close some 350 relief camps sheltering internally displaced persons (IDPs) by December. A three-phase rehabilitation initiative, beginning this July, aims to return evacuees to their homes or provide alternate support, backed by central coordination and substantial financial aid. Phase 1: July – Immediate

Government Policies National

Toll Cut Up to 50% on Elevated NH Sections for Commercial Vehicles

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

India’s Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has introduced a transformative toll policy, reducing charges on elevated stretches of National Highways by up to 50% for commercial vehicles. The change applies to toll plazas on bridges, flyovers, tunnels, and other elevated infrastructure, aiming to rationalize fees and boost freight efficiency. Toll Reduction Mechanism

National Politics

Congress Demands Parliamentary Debate on India–China Ties After Army Revelations

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

India’s Congress party has formally urged the government to allow a comprehensive debate in Parliament on relations with China, following recent military disclosures that Beijing provided real-time support to Pakistan during India’s Operation Sindoor. The demand comes ahead of the upcoming Monsoon session, scheduled to begin on July 21, 2025. India–China Relations

International

China Endorses Russia’s Recognition of Taliban, Keeps Formal Nod Pending

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

China has cautiously welcomed Russia’s decision to formally recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan, calling it a step toward regional engagement while reiterating its own measured stance. Though Beijing has not yet granted full recognition, officials indicated that it continues to maintain robust diplomatic communication with the Taliban and could consider formal

National

PM Modi Begins Historic Visit to Argentina to Boost Strategic Ties

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Buenos Aires on Friday evening for a landmark two-day official visit, the first standalone bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister to Argentina in 57 years. This visit marks a turning point in India–Argentina relations, setting the stage for deepened cooperation across energy, defense, trade, and strategic affairs. […]

National

Goyal: National Interest Will Decide U.S. Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

India has made it clear that it will not allow external deadlines to dictate the course of its trade negotiations with the United States. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has reaffirmed that any deal must serve the nation’s core interests, especially protecting farmers, maintaining tariff advantages, and ensuring long-term economic gains, regardless of the July 9 […]

Business Trade

India Plans Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods Amid Trade Row

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

India has escalated trade tensions with the United States by formally notifying the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its intent to impose retaliatory tariffs on select U.S. goods. The decision comes in response to Washington’s recent 25% safeguard duties on automobile and auto part imports. This marks a hardened stance by New Delhi just days […]

International

Trump Signs ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ at July 4 Event

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

President Donald Trump signed a sweeping legislative package dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” during an elaborate Fourth of July celebration at the White House. The signing took place amid a grand patriotic backdrop, complete with military flyovers, a Marine band, and enthusiastic chants of “USA” from the gathered crowd. Trump, surrounded by Republican lawmakers […]

Cricket Sports

Jadeja Violates BCCI SOP at Edgbaston, But Likely to Avoid Punishment

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

Team India’s star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has found himself at the centre of a minor controversy during the ongoing Test series against England. Ahead of the second Test at Edgbaston, Jadeja violated the BCCI’s new travel SOPs by reaching the stadium alone, rather than with the rest of the squad in the team bus. However, […]