Business Trade

India Pushes Rice Exports to the Philippines

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

India is stepping up efforts to expand rice exports to the Philippines, the world’s largest rice importer. In 2024, the Philippines imported rice worth about USD 2.52 billion, while India’s share stood at just USD 48.91 million, reflecting a vast untapped potential for Indian exporters. Export Promotion Mission A delegation of Indian rice exporters will […]

National

Japan Doubles Investment Target in India Amid U.S. Tariff Pressure

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

Japan has pledged ¥10 trillion (around $68 billion) in investments in India over the next ten years, doubling its earlier commitment. The move comes as both countries seek to deepen economic cooperation at a time when U.S. tariffs on Indian exports are creating fresh challenges. Strategic Cooperation Roadmap Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shigeru Ishiba […]

Cricket Sports

Dravid Steps Down as Rajasthan Royals Head Coach

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

Rahul Dravid has stepped down as head coach of the Rajasthan Royals ahead of the 2026 IPL season. His second stint with the franchise began in 2024. Although he was offered a broader strategic role as part of a structural reshuffle, Dravid declined and chose to part ways. Long-Standing Association Dravid’s bond with the Royals […]

Cricket Sports

Gill Checks In at CoE for Fitness Ahead of Asia Cup

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

Shubman Gill, India’s Test captain and T20I vice-captain, has reported to the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru for a mandatory fitness test ahead of the Asia Cup 2025. Gill had recently recovered from a flu infection that forced him to skip the Duleep Trophy quarterfinals. Teamwide Fitness Drive Gill is part of a […]

International

Israeli Airstrike Kills Houthi Prime Minister in Sanaa

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

An Israeli airstrike in Sanaa has killed Ahmed Ghaleb al-Rahawi, the prime minister of the Houthi-led government in Yemen. The strike also claimed the lives of several other Houthi ministers and wounded multiple officials. This marks the most senior Houthi casualty since the group entered direct confrontation with Israel. Location and Target The airstrike hit […]

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Diffuses Protest with Candy Gesture in Bihar

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

During his “Voter Adhikar Yatra” in Arrah, Bihar, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was greeted with black flags by members of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), who protested alleged derogatory remarks made at a previous campaign event. Rather than react aggressively, Gandhi stepped out of his vehicle and responded with an unusual and disarming gesture—offering […]

International

PM Modi Talks Peace with Zelenskiy Ahead of Putin Meet

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on August 30, 2025. During the call, Modi reiterated India’s support for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict and underlined the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to restore stability. Zelenskiy Welcomes Support Zelenskiy briefed Modi on his recent discussions with U.S. President

International

Trump Cancels India Visit for Quad Summit

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has dropped plans to visit India for the upcoming Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) leaders’ summit in New Delhi this November. Trump had earlier accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation but, according to reports, he “no longer has plans” to attend. Sources Offer No Official Confirmation Neither Washington nor New Delhi has

International

Modi Meets Xi at SCO Summit After Seven Years

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Tianjin, marking his first visit to China in seven years. He is attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, which opens on August 31. Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday and also meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines. […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Trump and His Minions Rage, Modi Stays Silent – Because Silence Is Golden

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

The week has been filled with the predictable chorus of noise from Washington’s most loyal Trump allies. Peter Navarro dusted off his megaphone to declare that Ukraine’s conflict is somehow “Modi’s war,” as if New Delhi were secretly pulling strings in Eastern Europe. Scott Bessent, never to be left behind, accused India of “profiteering” on […]