International

NATO Pledges 5% Defence Spending Amid Rising Global Threats

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

In a landmark declaration at The Hague summit, NATO’s 32 member nations have collectively agreed to raise their annual defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, signalling the most ambitious military commitment in the alliance’s post–Cold War history. The decision reflects mounting security concerns, especially in the wake of sustained tensions with Russia and […]

National Politics

Congress Rebukes Tharoor Over Praise for Modi

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge issued a stinging rebuke of senior party leader Shashi Tharoor, accusing him of placing Prime Minister Narendra Modi above the interests of the country. The sharp criticism came after Tharoor’s recent praise for Modi’s global diplomacy and handling of Operation Sindoor, which has triggered a wave of dissent within party ranks.

International

Iran’s Parliament Halts IAEA Cooperation After Strikes

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

In a defiant move reflecting escalating distrust of international oversight, Iran’s parliament has overwhelmingly voted to suspend all cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The bill passed on June 25 with 221 votes in favor and just one abstention, signaling rare consensus among Iran’s often divided lawmakers. The decision follows recent U.S. and

Cricket Sports

Gambhir Downplays Pant’s Centuries After Leeds Defeat

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

India’s crushing defeat to England at Leeds has sparked fresh criticism from former cricketer Gautam Gambhir, who refused to be swept away by individual milestones in the face of collective failure. Despite Rishabh Pant’s twin centuries in the first two Tests, Gambhir was clear in his stance, placing greater emphasis on team performance rather than […]

Business Industry

Foxconn Commits $2.2 Billion to India and U.S. Expansion

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics giant and Apple’s primary iPhone assembler, has received regulatory approval for a massive $2.2 billion global investment plan, further deepening its footprint in India and the United States. The move is a part of Foxconn’s ongoing effort to diversify manufacturing outside China amid rising geopolitical and economic pressures. Major Boost

National

Cabinet Marks 50 Years of Emergency with Resolution, Honours Democratic Resistance

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

The Union Cabinet, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adopted a solemn resolution on June 25 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Emergency—proclaimed on June 25, 1975. The resolution condemns the suspension of constitutional rights during that period and honours those who “valiantly resisted” its authoritarian measures. The session observed a two-minute silence in tribute

Economy National

India Set to Outpace G7 Economies by 2030, Says Equirus

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

India is poised to become one of the world’s leading engines of economic growth, with a recent report projecting that it will contribute more than 15% of global GDP growth between 2025 and 2030. According to an analysis by wealth advisory firm Equirus, India is structurally better positioned than many of the G7 nations, thanks […]

Government Policies National

India Launches Passport Seva 2.0 and Nationwide E‑Passports

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar marked the 13th Passport Seva Divas with a transformative announcement: the nationwide rollout of Passport Seva Programme Version 2.0 (PSP 2.0) and the introduction of e‑Passports. These initiatives promise to enhance passport issuance efficiency, strengthen travel security, and expand access—particularly in remote and underserved

International

Xi Jinping Set to Skip BRICS Summit Hosted by PM Modi

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly set to skip the upcoming BRICS summit hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this year. This unexpected development casts a shadow over the multilateral grouping’s cohesion and underscores the widening diplomatic rift between the two Asian giants. Xi’s Likely Absence Reflects Strained Relations Tensions between

Business Industry

LandT Tech Secures $50 Million Sustainability Deal with Energy Giant

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) has landed a major global contract worth over $50 million to serve as the exclusive engineering and digital transformation partner for the sustainability division of a prominent international energy company. The agreement spans five years, further strengthening a strategic relationship that has been evolving over the past decade. Deep