International

New Zealand, India FTA Expected to Boost Jobs and Trade

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has welcomed a newly agreed free trade agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and India, calling it a major step forward in economic cooperation. Luxon said the deal is expected to generate more jobs, higher incomes and increased exports by giving New Zealand businesses access to India’s large market of […]

International

Trump Says He Must Approve Zelensky’s Peace Proposal

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

US President Donald Trump has said that any peace agreement to end the war between Ukraine and Russia will require his “approval”, a stance he made ahead of a planned meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Florida. Trump’s comments came as Zelenskyy prepares to present a 20-point peace framework designed to help negotiate an […]

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Delhi Police Arrest Hundreds, Seize Weapons Ahead of New Year

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

Ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations, Delhi Police carried out a large-scale citywide crackdown to prevent crime and ensure public safety. The operation targeted known offenders, illegal activities, and potential trouble spots across multiple districts of the capital. Police officials said hundreds of people were arrested during the drive for violations under laws related

International

Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Fresh Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a fresh ceasefire to end weeks of fighting along their disputed border. The ceasefire came into effect on December 27, with both sides committing to an immediate halt to all military operations, including the use of heavy weapons. Officials said the agreement is intended to stabilise the situation and […]

International

China Sanctions US Defence Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sale

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

China has imposed sanctions on several United States defence companies and senior executives in response to recent American arms sales to Taiwan. The Chinese foreign ministry said the move was aimed at protecting China’s sovereignty and security interests, reiterating its strong opposition to foreign military support for the self-governed island. The sanctions include

International

Israel Recognises Somaliland as Independent State

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

Israel has formally recognised Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, marking a major diplomatic development for the self-declared republic in the Horn of Africa. The announcement was made after senior officials from both sides agreed to establish full diplomatic relations and explore cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, agriculture, health, and

International

Indian-Origin Student Arrested in US on Arson Charges

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

A 22-year-old Indian-origin student has been arrested in the United States on charges of arson and making a terroristic threat following an incident at his family home in Texas. The accused, Manojh Sai Lella, is a senior student at the University of Texas at Dallas. Police said the arrest followed a call from family members […]

International

Russia Strikes Ukraine Before Zelenskiy-Trump Meeting

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

Russia launched a fresh round of missile and drone attacks against Ukraine’s capital Kyiv and other regions on 27 December 2025, just days before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida to discuss peace negotiations aimed at ending the nearly four-year war. The strikes triggered air-raid alerts and […]

Business Finance

Government Opposes Reducing GST on Air Purifiers

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

The Union government has opposed a petition in the Delhi High Court seeking to reduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on air purifiers from the current 18 per cent to 5 per cent to make the devices more affordable amid severe air pollution in the capital region. The government told a vacation bench that […]

Defence National

Pahalgam Probe Will Put Pakistan in the Dock: Amit Shah

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack will place Pakistan in the dock before the international community. Addressing a counter-terrorism conference, Shah said the probe is being conducted in a thorough and professional manner and its findings will clearly establish how the attack was planned, executed, and […]