International

South Korean Markets Plunge After Trump’s 25% Tariff Shock

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has triggered market turmoil in South Korea by announcing a steep 25% tariff on all South Korean exports to the United States, effective August 1. The move, part of a broader tariff campaign against multiple nations, has rattled investor confidence and sent financial markets into a tailspin. Tariff Shock The news, […]

National

Trade Unions Call Massive Bharat Bandh on July 9

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

A united front of ten central trade unions and their affiliated organizations has called for a nationwide Bharat Bandh on July 9, mobilizing what they claim will be over 25 crore workers from across India. The strike is aimed at protesting against what the unions describe as “anti-worker, anti-farmer, and pro-corporate” policies of the central […]

International

Munir Denies China, Turkey Aid During Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has rejected Indian allegations that Islamabad received active military support from China or Turkey during the four-day border conflict in May, codenamed Operation Sindoor. In a public address at the National Defence University in Islamabad, Munir called the accusations “irresponsible and factually incorrect”, dismissing

International

Trump Signals India-US Trade Deal Amid Tariff Blitz

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States is “close to making a deal” with India on trade, a statement that comes amid a sweeping tariff escalation targeting 14 other nations. The announcement, made on July 8, 2025, offered India a rare reprieve from the latest round of tariff hikes, reinforcing optimism over […]

Cricket Sports

Mulder Declares on 367 to Honour Lara’s Test Record

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

In a rare display of humility and reverence for cricketing legacy, South African stand-in captain Wiaan Mulder declared the team’s first innings closed at 626 for 5 in the second Test against Zimbabwe, choosing not to surpass Brian Lara’s iconic unbeaten 400-run record. Mulder walked off unbeaten on 367, the fifth-highest individual Test score in […]

International

Netanyahu Backs Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. The nomination was presented personally during a private dinner held at the White House, where the two leaders discussed regional security, ceasefire conditions, and the future of Israeli-Palestinian relations. Netanyahu, in a symbolic gesture,

International

Macron’s First Official Visit to the UK Under King Charles III

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron has begun his first official state visit to the United Kingdom under the reign of King Charles III. The visit, rich in ceremony and symbolism, marks the first time the two heads of state are meeting formally in over two years. It signals an effort to reset and reinforce ties between […]

International

UAE Launches Nomination-Based Golden Visa for Indians at ₹23 Lakh

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

The United Arab Emirates has launched a pilot Golden Visa programme specifically for Indian and Bangladeshi nationals, offering a path to long-term residency without the traditional requirements of property ownership or a business license. The initiative allows applicants to receive a UAE Golden Visa through a nomination process, with a one-time fee of AED 100,000, […]

International

China Protests Modi’s Dalai Lama Birthday Greetings

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

China has lodged a diplomatic protest with India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday greetings to the Dalai Lama on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Beijing considers such gestures as a violation of its internal affairs and accused the Indian government of sending “wrong signals” to the world regarding the status of Tibet. […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Grounded by Silence: How India’s Information Vacuum Hurt Dassault

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

Operation Sindoor was supposed to be a defining moment for Indian airpower. With deep-penetration strikes, the use of BrahMos cruise missiles, and long-range drones evading Pakistani air defences, the mission was a resounding tactical success. Among the many aircraft involved, the French-built Rafale fighter jet was presumed to have played a key role, striking targets […]