Economy National

Nirmala Sitharaman Rebuts Trump’s “Dead Economy” Remark

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday rejected remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump describing India as a “dead economy,” telling the Lok Sabha that India recorded 8.2 per cent economic growth while the global average stood at around 3.2 per cent. She said the data itself was sufficient to counter claims questioning the strength of […]

National Politics

Opposition Attacks Centre Over Rural Jobs Law Change

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

Opposition parties on Monday strongly criticised the Union government over its move to introduce a new rural employment law to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The proposal was raised in Parliament during the ongoing session, triggering sharp political reactions over both policy changes and the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s name

International

Trump Sues BBC Over Edited Capitol Speech

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), seeking damages of $10 billion over the alleged editing of his January 6, 2021 speech ahead of the Capitol violence. The lawsuit was filed in a federal court in Florida, where Trump argues that the edited footage falsely portrayed him […]

North India State News

Delhi-Agra Expressway Crash Leaves Four Dead

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

At least four people were killed and several others injured after a major accident involving multiple buses and cars on the Delhi-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday on the Agra-bound carriageway of the expressway, triggering panic among passengers and motorists. According to police officials, the […]

National

Supreme Court Declines PIL on IndiGo Crisis

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking its intervention in the recent operational crisis faced by IndiGo airline, marked by large-scale flight cancellations and passenger inconvenience. The court said the matter did not warrant direct intervention at this stage, noting that related issues were already being examined by

National

India, US Close to Interim Trade Deal on Tariffs

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

India and the United States are close to finalising an interim trade agreement aimed at lowering reciprocal tariffs, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said, while making it clear that both sides do not want to commit to a fixed timeline. The talks are part of ongoing efforts to resolve long-standing trade frictions and create a more […]

Defence National

Army Displays Turkish Drone Used by Pak in Op Sindoor

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

The Indian Army on Monday displayed a Turkish-origin drone that was intercepted during Operation Sindoor, stating that the unmanned aerial vehicle was launched from Pakistan and intended to enter Indian airspace. According to Army officials, the drone was detected and neutralised before it could reach its intended target area in Punjab. The Army said the […]

Trade

India’s Trade Deficit Narrows to $24.53 Billion in November

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

India’s trade deficit narrowed to $24.53 billion in November, helped by a moderation in imports and relatively stable export performance. The improvement marked a reduction from the wider deficit recorded in the previous month, offering some relief to policymakers monitoring external sector pressures. Officials said the narrowing of the gap was largely driven by a […]

North India State News

Singapore Issues Advisory as Delhi Pollution Worsens

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

Singapore’s High Commission has issued a travel and health advisory for its citizens in Delhi as air pollution levels in the national capital continue to remain in the severe category. The advisory follows a sharp deterioration in air quality, with the Air Quality Index staying at hazardous levels for prolonged periods, raising serious health concerns. […]

Health

AIIMS Finds No Link Between COVID Vaccines and Deaths

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has said there is no scientific evidence linking COVID-19 vaccination to sudden deaths among young adults. The clarification comes amid public speculation and misinformation suggesting a possible connection between vaccines and unexplained fatalities in people under 40. AIIMS officials said the findings are based on a