International

Putin Briefs Modi on Trump Alaska Summit

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin after Putin’s summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska. During the call, Putin shared details of his discussions with Trump, which largely focused on the ongoing Ukraine war and global security. Modi thanked him for the update and underlined the value […]

International

Trump Pressures Zelenskyy to Drop NATO, Crimea Claims Pre-Talks

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Ahead of a high-stakes meeting in Washington, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Ukraine could end the war with Russia “almost immediately” if President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to two key concessions: abandoning aspirations to join NATO and accepting that Crimea would remain under Russian control. Ukraine’s Stance Remains Firm President Zelenskyy, joining talks

Business Finance

Nirmala Sitharaman to Present GST Rate Cut Proposal to GoM

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to address a two-day Group of Ministers (GoM) meeting starting August 20 in New Delhi. She will review the Centre’s proposal for a sweeping overhaul of India’s GST structure, which includes rationalising rates and simplifying tax slabs. Simplified GST Structure Proposed The government has proposed a leaner GST framework […]

Entertainment Reviews

War 2 Review: Hrithik Roshan Spy Sequel Falls Flat

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

War 2, the much-hyped sequel in the YRF Spy Universe, lands with a thud rather than a bang. Directed by Ayan Mukerji and starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani, the film promised a globe-trotting spy saga but ends up recycling the worst clichés of Bollywood action cinema. The film opens with Hrithik Roshan […]

Defence National

Satellite Images Confirm Pakistan’s Naval Retreat During Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

New commercial satellite imagery confirms that during India’s Operation Sindoor in May 2025, the Pakistan Navy repositioned frontline warships away from key naval facilities. Multiple vessels were seen relocated from Karachi’s naval base to commercial docks, while several others took refuge at Gwadar port, near the Iranian border. Dispersed Fleet as Defensive Posture The

Cricket Sports

Former CSK Player Slams Ashwin Over Brevis Contract Remarks

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Anirudha Srikkanth has criticised current player R. Ashwin for publicly discussing Dewald Brevis’s mid-season signing details on his YouTube channel. Srikkanth called such commentary unprofessional, especially when it comes from an active IPL player, and deemed it unnecessary. Ashwin Addresses Backlash R. Ashwin clarified that his

International

Trump Says Zelenskyy Can End War, Rejects NATO and Crimea Return

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could end the war with Russia “almost immediately, if he wants to.” He stated this would require Ukraine to drop its NATO membership bid and accept that Crimea will not be returned. Trump made these remarks just ahead of hosting Zelenskyy and European leaders in Washington. […]

International

Zelenskyy Arrives in Washington, Urges Russia to End War

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Washington, D.C., for critical talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. Upon arrival, Zelenskyy declared firmly: “Russia must end this war.” He emphasized Ukraine’s unwavering resolve and thanked America and European allies for their steadfast support. Coalition of Leaders Zelenskyy will be joined in his meeting with Trump

Business

Maruti Shares Jump Most in 5 Years on GST Cut Hopes

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Maruti Suzuki India shares surged nearly 8%, recording their biggest single-day gain in almost five years. The rise followed government proposals to reduce GST on small cars from 28% to 18%, sparking investor optimism across the auto sector. Tax Reform Trigger The government recently announced a move to simplify the Goods and Services Tax (GST) […]

North India State News

Bomb Threat Emails Lead to Evacuations at Delhi Schools

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Several schools in Delhi, including DPS Dwarka, Modern Convent School, and ShreeRam World School in Dwarka’s Sector 10, received bomb threat emails early Monday morning. Immediate safety measures were taken: students and staff were evacuated, alerting police, bomb disposal squads, and emergency services. Security searches were launched across all affected premises.