National

Piyush Goyal to Visit US on September 22 for Trade Talks

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will lead a delegation to the United States on September 22, 2025, to advance bilateral trade discussions. The announcement was made by India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry. These talks follow recent positive and “forward-looking” meetings between Indian and US trade officials. Background and Key Issues During recent

International

India, Canada Agree to Reset Ties and Strengthen Security

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

India and Canada have agreed to work together to open a new chapter in their bilateral relationship. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met his Canadian counterpart Nathalie G. Drouin in New Delhi, where both sides committed to cooperation after recent strains in ties. Areas of Cooperation The two countries outlined plans to co-operate more closely […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Supreme Court’s Convenient Secularism: Preamble in Banu Mushtaq, Amnesia in WAQF Board

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

The Supreme Court seems to have developed a very curious relationship with the Preamble of the Constitution. At times, it is treated as holy scripture, waved triumphantly to remind citizens of their secular duty. At other times, it is shoved into a dark corner, conveniently forgotten when its presence would be rather inconvenient. The difference […]

Law & Order National

CJI Proposes Central Filter for Govt Appeals to Cut Pendency

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Chief Justice of India Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has suggested setting up a central agency to review and filter government appeals before they are filed in courts. He made this call to reduce the mounting backlog of cases. Context and Concerns Delivering his speech at the 10th All-India Conference of the Central Administrative Tribunal in […]

International

Russia Hits Ukraine with Drones, Missiles, 3 Killed

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Russia launched a large-scale aerial assault on Ukraine, firing around 580 drones and 40 missiles across several regions including Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Odesa. The attack killed three people and caused dozens of injuries. Air defences intercepted most of the incoming threat. Targeted Areas & Damage The strike affected infrastructure, residential areas, and civilian

Op-Eds Opinion

Hiding Behind Saudi After US and China: Pakistan’s Fear of India

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Pakistan has perfected the art of hiding in plain sight. When pressure mounts, it rushes to the nearest powerful capital, sells a narrative of victimhood, and rents a new security blanket. The latest blanket is stamped Riyadh. A formal defence pact with Saudi Arabia promises mutual response in case of aggression. On paper it looks […]

Breaking Down The News Opinion

Crude Politics, Cruder Profits: How India Earns From Azerbaijan While Arming Armenia

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

When Azerbaijan resumed crude oil exports to India this August after a 10-month pause, it was seen as a minor trade headline. But the story runs deeper. The shipments themselves are negligible, yet India continues to draw significant profits from its stakes in Azerbaijan’s oil fields, even while bolstering Armenia with arms. This duality illustrates […]

Business Finance

GST Reforms to Give ₹2 Lakh Crore to People

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the GST 2.0 reforms will put nearly ₹2 lakh crore into the hands of Indian citizens. She said this amount won’t remain with the government but will return to the economy through lower prices, higher consumption, and more liquidity for households. Key Changes Under GST 2.0 The GST slabs […]

National

PM Modi: India’s True Enemy Is Dependence on Others

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, urged Indians to reduce the country’s dependence on foreign nations. He said dependence is India’s “biggest enemy” and stressed the need for self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Modi called self-dependence “medicine” needed to face global trade challenges, including recent U.S. tariffs and

International

US Conducts Another Fatal Strike on Alleged Drug Boat

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military carried out a third fatal strike this month against a vessel allegedly engaged in drug smuggling. He said the operation, conducted in the U.S. Southern Command region, resulted in three deaths. The target was claimed to be a “narcoterrorist” boat affiliated with a designated terrorist organization. Evidence […]