National

India-US Trade Talks Described as “Positive and Forward-Looking”

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

India and the United States have held fresh trade discussions described by both sides as positive and forward-looking. These talks come in the wake of the US imposing a 50% tariff on certain Indian goods due to concerns over India’s purchase of Russian oil. Meetings were held in New Delhi with senior negotiators from both […]

South India State News

Palaniswami Heads to Delhi Amid AIADMK Tensions

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami has flown to Delhi amid rising disquiet within the party. Several senior members are demanding that expelled leaders, including O. Panneerselvam, V.K. Sasikala, and T.T.V. Dhinakaran, be reinstated. Observers view his Delhi trip as an attempt to resolve these internal issues. Possible Meeting with Amit Shah Palaniswami is expected to

International

Pakistan Says India Rejected US Role in Ceasefire Talks

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, has stated that India never agreed to any third-party mediation during ceasefire negotiations related to Operation Sindoor. He said that while a ceasefire offer did come via the United States, India insisted that the matter remain strictly bilateral. Dar’s Statement on Dialogue In an interview with Al Jazeera, Dar […]

Op-Eds Opinion

CJI Mocks Hindu Sentiments: Supreme Court’s Arrogance on Display

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has once again shown where it stands when it comes to Hindu faith — at the bottom of the courtroom joke book. Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, while hearing a plea regarding the restoration of a beheaded idol of Lord Vishnu at Khajuraho’s historic Javari temple, thought it fit […]

International

Starmer Slams Musk’s “Fight or Die” London Speech

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called Elon Musk’s recent remarks at a far-right, anti-immigration rally in London “dangerous and inflammatory”. Musk addressed the crowd virtually, telling them “violence is coming to you” and saying “you either fight back or you die.” Rally Context The event, known as the “Unite the Kingdom” demonstration,

International

Shehbaz Sharif Likely to Meet Trump at UNGA on Sept 25

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to travel to the United States on September 22 to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York. Sources say that a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on the UNGA sidelines is likely. Date for Meeting Reports indicate that the meeting is being arranged […]

International

Trump Sues NYT for $15B for Defamation

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

US President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against The New York Times, four of its journalists, and Penguin Random House. The complaint claims various articles and a book published before the 2024 U.S. election contain false statements and distortions that harmed Trump’s reputation. Key Claims The suit accuses the […]

International

UN Commission Says Israel Committed Genocide in Gaza

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

A United Nations Commission of Inquiry has concluded that Israel committed genocide in Gaza during its conflict with Hamas. The report said Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, are responsible for incitement to genocide. Legal Criteria Met The commission found that Israel met multiple legal criteria under the 1948 Genocide Convention—such as

Infrastructure National

Gadkari to Head Meeting Over Jammu-Srinagar Highway Bottlenecks

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari is set to chair a high-level meeting to address ongoing bottlenecks on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. The meeting will focus on traffic disruptions, maintenance issues, and infrastructure damage. Who Will Attend Senior officials from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways and the National Highways

Cricket Sports

ICC Rejects PCB’s Demand to Remove Referee Pycroft

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

After India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in their Asia Cup match, a dispute arose over the traditional handshake protocol. Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha said match referee Andy Pycroft instructed him not to shake hands with India’s skipper Suryakumar Yadav at the toss. PCB took issue with this, calling it a breach of sportsmanship […]