National Politics

Controversy After Alagiri’s ‘Slap Kangana’ Comment

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

Former Tamil Nadu Congress president KS Alagiri has stirred a political row by suggesting that actor-MP Kangana Ranaut should be slapped if she visits Tamil Nadu. His remarks directed at farm workers came in response to Ranaut’s past comments about women working in agriculture. Alagiri’s Justification Alagiri told reporters that agriculturists had approached him upset […]

South India State News

Heavy Rain: 41 Trees Down, South-West Bengaluru Worst Hit

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

Heavy rain in Bengaluru on Thursday caused widespread disruption, especially in the southern and western zones of the city. According to city authorities, 41 trees fell, and many more branches collapsed between 6 am and 6 pm. More than 100 complaints were logged during this period. Areas Most Affected Bengaluru South, including Jayanagar, JP Nagar, […]

International

Trump Reaffirms Closeness to Modi Amid Russia Oil Dispute

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

During a joint press conference in the UK with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, U.S. President Donald Trump said he is “very close to India” and “very close to the Prime Minister of India,” referring to Narendra Modi. He noted he had recently wished Modi a happy birthday and described their relationship as “very good.” Mixed […]

International

Trump Disagrees with Starmer on Palestine Recognition

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he disagrees with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the UK’s plans to recognise a Palestinian state. He described the issue as one of the few points where they differ during his state visit to the UK. Shared Goals Despite Differences Both leaders, however, expressed agreement on the need […]

International

US Revokes Visas Over Fentanyl Precursor Links

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

The United States has revoked and denied visas to several Indian business executives and their family members over allegations of involvement in trafficking fentanyl precursors — chemicals used to manufacture the powerful opioid fentanyl. Reason Behind the Move The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi cited concerns that these individuals were linked to networks supplying or […]

International

Trump Seeks Return of Bagram Base From Taliban

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

At a joint news conference in the UK, President Donald Trump said the United States is trying to reclaim control of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, which was handed over to Afghan forces and later came under Taliban control following the U.S. withdrawal in 2021. Strategic Reason Cited Trump emphasized Bagram’s strategic importance, saying it […]

International

Magnitude 7.8 Quake Hits Kamchatka, Tsunami Alert Lifted

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky region of Russia early Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake’s epicenter was located about 128 kilometres east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres. Aftershocks and Tsunami Warning At least five aftershocks were recorded, the strongest measuring 5.8 on the

International

Supreme Court to Hear Trump Tariffs Case Nov 5

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on November 5, 2025, in legal challenges to former President Donald Trump’s global tariffs. The case tests whether Trump overstepped his powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Lower Court Rulings A federal appeals court ruled on August 29, 2025, that many of these tariffs […]

Business Finance

Govt Won’t Restore Anti-Profiteering Under GST

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

The Indian government has confirmed there are no plans to bring back the anti-profiteering provisions under Section 171 of the GST law. These provisions required businesses to pass on tax rate cuts or input tax credit benefits to consumers. Background: What Changed When GST was introduced in 2017, the anti-profiteering law and a body called […]

International

UK Deports First Migrant Under New France Treaty

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

The United Kingdom has deported its first migrant to France under a new “one-in, one-out” treaty with Paris. The migrant, an Indian national, was flown to Paris after arriving in the UK via a small boat in August. Purpose of the Agreement Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood called the deportation an “important first step” in the […]