International

Canada PM Apologises to Trump Over Ontario’s Anti-tariff Ad

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney said he privately apologised to U.S. President Donald Trump for a political advertisement produced by Ontario Premier Doug Ford that criticised U.S. tariffs and featured former President Ronald Reagan. The ad used an excerpt from Reagan’s 1987 remarks warning against trade wars. Carney stated he had earlier reviewed the ad […]

Defence National

India Calls for Indo-Pacific to Be Coercion-Free

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated on 1 November 2025 that the Indo-Pacific region must remain “open, inclusive and free from any form of coercion.” His remarks came during the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Kuala Lumpur, where he emphasised that India’s strategic engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) […]

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Terrorism “Effectively Countered” in India, Says NSA Doval

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

Ajit Doval, India’s National Security Advisor, stated on November 1 2025 that terrorism has been largely controlled across most of the country and described Jammu and Kashmir as a “theatre of proxy war” orchestrated by Pakistan. He asserted that outside of J&K the last major terror attack occurred in 2013. What this implies Doval’s comments […]

Business

Ford to Invest Rs 3,250 Crore in Engine Manufacturing

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

Ford Motor Company has confirmed a fresh investment of ₹3,250 crore (about US $370 million) to re-tool its facility in Maraimalai Nagar, near Chennai in Tamil Nadu. The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with the state government as part of this move. Production Plans The revitalised plant is set to manufacture next-generation engines, […]

International

China Ends Gold Tax Incentive, Raising Retail Costs

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

The People’s Republic of China has ended a longstanding tax incentive for gold retailing, which had allowed certain gold sellers to offset value-added tax (VAT) on sales. Under the revised rules effective immediately, gold retailers will no longer receive the tax relief and may pass increased costs to consumers. Market Implications China is the world’s […]

International

China Launches Mission Including Its Youngest Astronaut

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

Shenzhou 21 launched from China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre and carried three crew members — Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang — to the Tiangong Space Station. Wu Fei, aged 32 at the time of launch, became the youngest Chinese astronaut to fly into space. The mission will relieve the preceding crew and mark […]

International

Trump Denies Planning Strikes Inside Venezuela

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

Donald Trump, President of the United States, stated on October 31 2025 that his administration is not considering military strikes inside Venezuela. When asked by reporters aboard Air Force One whether such action was planned, he responded simply, “No.” This comment contradicts previous statements in which he suggested that land-based operations could follow earlier U.S.

International

India-US Trade Talks in Advanced Stage

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

India and the United States are reportedly in “advanced stages” of discussing a bilateral trade agreement, according to Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. He said teams from both countries are engaged in talks and remain focused on reaching a fair and equitable outcome. What the Deal Might Include Among the possible elements under discussion […]

International

Pakistan Faces Acute Water Risk After India’s Treaty Move

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

Pakistan faces a severe threat of water scarcity following Indus Waters Treaty-related tensions with India, a recent analysis warns. The country heavily depends on river flows from the Indus Basin for both agriculture and hydropower. Experts highlight that Pakistan’s current water storage infrastructure can buffer only about 30 days of flow, making it extremely vulnerable

Defence National

US and Russia Confirmed for India’s 2026 Naval Events

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

India’s Indian Navy will host three major international maritime events — the International Fleet Review (IFR), the Exercise MILAN and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs — in Visakhapatnam from February 15 to 25, 2026. More than 55 nations have reportedly indicated their willingness to take part. Officials have confirmed that the […]