National

PM Urges “Chips to Ships” Manufacturing Push

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2025

In Noida, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to industries to adopt a “make in India” approach — spanning from semiconductors (“chips”) to shipbuilding (“ships”). He linked this vision with recent tax reforms and said global shifts should be treated as opportunities for India’s manufacturing growth. Responding To Global Disruptions Modi indirectly referenced the recent

International

Yunus Criticises India’s Support For Hasina

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2025

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has accused India of straining bilateral ties by hosting former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He claimed that India’s backing of Hasina and its stance against last year’s student protests has deepened tensions between the two countries. Protests And Political Fallout Yunus specifically mentioned that India disapproved of the

Op-Eds Opinion

Tejas Mk2 and the Engine Dilemma: Why HAL Won’t Ditch GE

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2025

The past few weeks have seen a swirl of speculation around India’s Tejas Mk2 fighter jet and whether it might swap its General Electric F414 engine for a French alternative from Safran. For an aircraft that has been under development for years, the idea of an engine switch has sparked curiosity and headlines. But as […]

International

India Seeks U.S. Approval For Iranian Oil Imports

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2025

Indian officials have asked the U.S. administration to allow New Delhi to import crude oil from Iran and Venezuela as a compensation for scaling down its purchases of Russian oil. The request was presented during meetings held in Washington during the 80th UN General Assembly. Reason Behind The Plea India argued that simultaneously cutting off […]

International

Trump Announces Tariffs on Drugs, Furniture & More

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs set to take effect on October 1, 2025. The proposed duties include 100% tariff on branded and patented pharmaceutical imports, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture, and 25% on heavy-duty trucks. Conditions and Exemptions Trump stated that pharmaceutical companies building

Defence National

Rajasthan Man Arrested For Alleged Pakistan Spy

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2025

A Rajasthan CID (Intelligence) unit has arrested Hanif Khan from Jaisalmer, accusing him of spying for Pakistan’s ISI. He is the fourth person arrested in this district this year on similar charges. Allegations Against The Accused Khan is alleged to have passed confidential military information—such as troop movement and installation details—to Pakistani handlers in

National

EAM Jaishankar Remarks Amid Visa Fee Row

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that in today’s changing world, nations must embrace a global workforce. He made the remark during a session on “Aid, Trade, and Technology” held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Context: H-1B Visa Fee Increase His comments came in response to the U.S. imposing a USD 100,000 […]

International

Trump Hosts Pakistan’s Sharif, Munir At White House

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir at the White House on Thursday. The meeting takes place amid signs of warming relations between Washington and Islamabad. Trade And Strategic Talks During their encounter, the two sides discussed boosting trade, energy cooperation, and regional security. Islamabad sees the

Business Industry

India Makes Record Soy Oil Purchase From Argentina

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2025

India on Tuesday and Wednesday purchased 300,000 metric tons of soybean oil (soyoil) from Argentina—its largest ever two-day import. The deal follows Argentina’s move to suspend export duties on soy and related products. Duty Suspension Triggers Surge Argentina temporarily lifted taxes on soy, corn, wheat and derived goods, making their export prices more competitive. This

International

Qatar Joins India’s UPI Payment Network

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2025

Qatar has become the eighth country to accept India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI). Indian travellers in Qatar can now make payments using UPI at select merchants, easing the need for cash or currency exchange. How the Integration Works The rollout is enabled through a partnership between NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) and Qatar National Bank […]