National Politics

Nitin Gadkari Alleges Paid Campaign Against Him Over E20 Fuel

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says criticism of the E20 ethanol-blended petrol rollout is part of a “paid and politically motivated campaign” aimed at discrediting him. He argues that automobile manufacturers, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), and the Supreme Court have cleared the use of E20 fuel, so claims against it lack factual basis. […]

Economy National

Rupee Slumps To Lifetime Low Amid US Tariff Pressure

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

The Indian rupee dropped to a record low of around ₹88.44 per U.S. dollar on September 11, 2025, extending losses under pressure from U.S. tariffs on Indian goods. Tariff Concerns Fueling The Drop Investors are uneasy over Washington’s newly imposed tariffs, which have raised concerns about India’s export competitiveness and trade balance. These tariff actions […]

South India State News

Bengaluru To Face 60-Hour Water Shutdown From Sept 15

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has announced a 60-hour water supply cut across Bengaluru from September 15 to 17, 2025. The disruption will begin at 1:00 AM on September 15 in areas served by Cauvery Stage V. Areas under Cauvery Stages I to IV will also be affected by the shutdown from […]

South India State News

Thiruma Alleges BJP Behind Sengottaiyan Move

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan has accused the BJP of backing AIADMK leader K. A. Sengottaiyan’s call to reinstate expelled members. He said this was an attempt by BJP to weaken AIADMK and possibly absorb it. Context Sengottaiyan had been removed from his party positions by AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami. The reinstatement push came […]

National

India Rebukes Pakistan Over ‘Dump Truck’ Metaphor At UN

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

At the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, India rejected Pakistan’s criticism, calling its own “dump truck” metaphor “inadvertently apt.” Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi said Pakistan “continues to deposit recycled falsehoods and stale propaganda” before the forum. References To Terrorism Tyagi recalled recent attacks like Pahalgam, Uri, Pathankot, and Pulwama, which he said

National

Congress Calls Modi’s Praise For Bhagwat ‘Desperate Bid’

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

On Mohan Bhagwat’s 75th birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi published an article praising him as a “living example of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” and for his leadership since 2009. Modi also called Bhagwat’s tenure one of transformation for the RSS. Congress Response The Congress party, led by Jairam Ramesh, criticized Modi’s tribute as “over-the-top.” It called the […]

National

India Warns Citizens: Don’t Join Russian Army

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a strong advisory urging all Indian nationals to avoid offers to join the Russian military amid the Ukraine war. The government calls such offers “fraught with danger.” Ongoing Concerns Despite earlier claims by Russia that it stopped recruiting Indians in its armed forces in April 2024, there […]

Cricket Sports

UAE Coach Says India Will Crush Teams In Asia Cup

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

In their Asia Cup 2025 opener, India defeated the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by nine wickets, chasing the target in just 4.3 overs after bowling out UAE for 57 runs. Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy led the bowling effort, taking a combined total of five wickets in quick time. Coach’s Reaction UAE head coach Lalchand […]

International

China Has Not Yet Resumed Rare Earth Exports To India

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

During an August 2025 visit, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar that export restrictions on rare earths and magnets would be eased. Despite this, Indian automakers and EV firms say no shipments of rare earth magnets have resumed from China. Export Curbs Still In Effect China imposed strict export […]

National

Modi, Mauritius PM Meet In Varanasi, Uttarakhand Flood Review

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Varanasi on September 11, 2025. The two leaders will meet at around 11:30 AM to discuss bilateral cooperation in areas such as health, education, infrastructure, renewable energy, and the blue economy. The Mauritian leader is on a state visit from September 9 to […]