International

Canada Arrests Key SFJ Member Inderjit Singh Gosal

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Canadian authorities have arrested Inderjit Singh Gosal, a prominent member of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) with close ties to Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Gosal, aged 36, was taken into custody in Oshawa, Ontario on firearms-related charges. Firearms Charges Filed According to police documents, the charges include illegal possession of a banned gun and careless use that […]

National

Tharoor Slams Trump’s Reliance on Tariffs as “Magic Tools”

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has taken aim at U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies, saying Trump treats tariffs as “magic instruments” to fix America’s economic problems. Tharoor argued that such an approach oversimplifies complex global trade realities. Trump’s Rationale According to Tharoor Tharoor said Trump believes that many products once made in America are now

Op-Eds Opinion

The Su-57 is More Than a Fighter — It’s a Classroom for AMCA

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

India’s Air Force is at a critical juncture. The backbone of its current fighter fleet — Jaguars, MiG-29s, and Mirage-2000s — is ageing fast. Rafale has plugged some of the gaps, while the Su-30MKI continues to be the workhorse. But one truth is unavoidable: India has no stealth fighter capability today, and AMCA, its indigenous […]

International

Oil Prices Rise Slightly Amid Europe, Middle East Tensions

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Global oil prices inched higher on Monday as tensions in Europe and the Middle East raised concerns over supply risks. Airspace disputes in eastern Europe and fallout from Palestinian state recognitions in the Middle East added to investor caution. Key Price Moves Brent crude rose by US$0.34 to $67.07 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate […]

Business Finance

Govt Poised to Exceed ₹47,000 Crore Disinvestment Target

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

DIPAM Secretary Arunish Chawla has said that the government is on track to exceed its disinvestment target of ₹47,000 crore for the current fiscal year. Speaking at the Network18 Reforms Reloaded summit in New Delhi, he expressed confidence in surpassing the goal. Progress So Far By July 2025, around 33% of the target had already […]

Cricket Sports

Abhishek Sharma Alleges Personal Attacks From Pakistan

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

In India’s Super 4 Asia Cup 2025 clash against Pakistan, Indian batter Abhishek Sharma revealed that some Pakistani players, including fast bowlers, made personal remarks toward him and his teammates. He said such comments were inappropriate and went against the spirit of cricket. Umpire Intervenes The incident came to light during the fifth over when […]

International

Reed Hastings Backs Trump’s $100K H-1B Fee

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings has backed President Donald Trump’s move to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications. He said the measure would ensure visas go to “very high-value jobs,” reducing dependence on the lottery system and offering greater certainty to companies and workers. His Experience with H-1B Policy Hastings noted that he […]

International

Putin Proposes One-Year Extension to New START Treaty

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a one-year extension to the New START nuclear arms control treaty with the United States. The treaty, which sets limits on deployed strategic nuclear warheads and delivery systems, is set to expire on 5 February 2026. Conditions from Russia Putin stated that Russia will respect the warhead limits for […]

International

US Push for $350B Fund Risks Crisis in South Korea

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has warned that a U.S. demand for South Korea to invest US $350 billion in a joint fund could destabilise the nation’s economy. He said such a commitment, without safeguards, risks triggering a financial crisis similar to past economic shocks. What the Demand Involves The demand is linked to trade […]

International

France Recognises Palestine, Macron Calls for Peace

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

On 22 September 2025, France officially recognised the State of Palestine during the United Nations General Assembly session. President Emmanuel Macron announced the step as part of France’s ongoing commitment to the Middle East peace process. What Macron Emphasised Macron said the recognition was meant to strengthen the path to a two-state solution. He underlined […]