National

C.P. Radhakrishnan Sworn In As Vice President

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

Chandrapuram Ponnusamy (C.P.) Radhakrishnan took his oath as the 15th Vice President of India on September 12, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The oath was administered by President Droupadi Murmu. Election Details Radhakrishnan was elected on September 9, 2025, defeating opposition candidate B. Sudershan Reddy by 152 votes. He secured 452 votes out […]

Business

Oracle Shares Slip After AI-Driven Surge

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

Oracle shares dropped about 5% on September 11, 2025, after a massive rally the previous day that pushed its market value close to $1 trillion. The prior day’s gains were driven by big cloud deals with AI companies, especially OpenAI. Big AI Deals The surge came after reports that Oracle secured a deal with OpenAI […]

International

Netanyahu Says ‘There’ll Be No Palestinian State’

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on September 11, 2025, declared that there will be no Palestinian state during a signing ceremony for a major West Bank settlement expansion project in Ma’ale Adumim. He said: “We are going to fulfil our promise that there will be no Palestinian state. This place belongs to us.” Plan For […]

International

Bolsonaro Sentenced To 27 Years In Coup Conviction

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced by Brazil’s Supreme Court to 27 years and three months in prison on September 11, 2025. The conviction follows a ruling that he attempted a coup after losing the 2022 election. Charges Faced He was found guilty on five counts: organising a criminal group, attempting to overthrow democratic […]

Automobile

Mahindra Warns Older Vehicles May Lose Performance With E20

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

Mahindra & Mahindra confirmed all its vehicles are compliant with E20 fuel (20% ethanol blend), which has been rolled out at nearly 90,000 fuel stations in India. The company assured that engines will hold up safely under this standard. Performance In Older Models However, Mahindra executives admitted that older models—not specially calibrated for E20—may experience

International

Marco Rubio Backs Sergio Gor, Sees Strong US-India Ties Ahead

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called India “one of the top relationships the United States has in the world today.” He made the remark during the Senate confirmation hearing for Sergio Gor, Trump’s nominee for US Ambassador to India, underscoring the strategic importance of ties with New Delhi. Gor’s Trade And Tariff Outlook […]

International

Qatar PM Calls Israeli Strike ‘State Terror,’ Gulf Rallies Support

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has sharply condemned the recent Israeli airstrike in Doha, describing it as “state terror.” He demanded that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu be held accountable. Gulf Solidarity Following the attack, several Gulf countries expressed solidarity with Qatar. Regional leaders warned that the strike could

International

Trump’s Envoy Pick Sergio Gor Pledges Stronger U.S.–India Ties, Faces Senate Questions on Oil and China

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

Washington: Sergio Gor, a close aide of U.S. President Donald Trump and nominee for the post of U.S. Ambassador to India, appeared before the Senate yesterday and pledged to deepen strategic, economic, and technological ties with New Delhi. In a testimony that repeatedly underscored the personal rapport between Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gor […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From Hashtags to Handcuffs: Time for MHA to Act Against Violent Provocations

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

The recent wave of Gen Z protests in Nepal should serve as a sobering warning for India. What began as a movement for accountability and transparency quickly descended into mob violence, arson, and even the killing of politicians’ family members. Houses were torched, public property was destroyed, and the democratic space for dissent was hijacked […]

Editorials Opinion

India’s Jet Engine Journey: From Catching Up to Breaking Free

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

India received its third GE F404-IN20 engine for the Tejas Mk1A today, a development that once again underscores the country’s dependence on imported powerplants for its frontline fighters. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) continues to rely on the American-made engine to keep Tejas production moving, and when GE delays its shipments, as it has done in […]