National

Delhi–Manila Direct Flights Start October 1

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Air India will begin direct non-stop flights between Delhi and Manila starting October 1, 2025. This marks a major step in connecting India and the Philippines, reviving a route that has been inactive for over a decade. Flight Schedule and Aircraft Details The airline will operate five flights per week on this route—on Mondays, Wednesdays, […]

International

NSA Ajit Doval in Moscow Amid Trump Tariff Threats on Oil

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has arrived in Moscow for a key diplomatic visit. The trip comes at a time when India is facing renewed pressure from the United States over its continued oil imports from Russia. Doval is expected to hold discussions with senior Russian officials on defence cooperation, energy trade, and regional […]

Defence National

Pakistan Felt Psychological Impact of India’s Strikes – CDS Anil Chauhan

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

India’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, has stated that India’s long-range precision strikes in May had a strong psychological impact on Pakistan. He confirmed that the military operation, named Operation Sindoor, is still active and has not officially ended. Strikes Were a Response to Pahalgam Attack The operation was launched on May 7, […]

Defence National

India Clears ₹67,000 Crore Defence Deals

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

India has approved defence acquisition proposals worth ₹67,000 crore to modernize its armed forces. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, gave the green signal to several key projects aimed at enhancing India’s military capabilities across land, air, and sea. Armed Drones and BrahMos Missiles in Focus Among the major

International

Trump Unaware of U.S. Imports of Russian Fertilisers

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is unaware of any Russian fertilizers being imported into the United States. When asked about India’s claim that the U.S. continues to trade with Russia in key sectors, Trump responded, “I don’t know anything about it. We will have to check.” His remarks came amid rising tensions between […]

International

Ukraine Flags Use of Indian Components in Russian Drones

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Ukraine has informed India and the European Union that electronic parts made or assembled in India were found inside drones used by Russian forces. The drones, identified as Shahed-136 models, have been used in several strikes across Ukrainian territory in recent months. The discovery was made during forensic investigations of downed drones. What Was Found […]

National

India Tariffs Lower Than Sri Lanka, Thailand

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

India’s average tariff on goods imported from the United States in 2023 stood at 6.1 %, making it lower than those imposed by several other Asian countries. Sri Lanka charged 8.4 % on U.S. goods, while Thailand levied 6.9 %. These figures directly challenge claims that India is overly protectionist when it comes to trade with the U.S. […]

International

Haley Warns U.S.: Don’t Damage Ties With India

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has urged the United States to not damage its strategic partnership with India. In a sharp remark directed at President Donald Trump, Haley said the U.S. should not “give China a pass and burn a relationship with a strong ally like India.” China’s Free Pass Versus […]

Business

Tesla Awards $29 B Share Grant to Retain Elon Musk

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

Tesla’s board has approved a $29 billion stock grant for CEO Elon Musk. The award includes 96 million restricted shares and is intended to encourage Musk to stay in a leadership role as the company shifts focus to robotaxis and humanoid robots. Musk, already Tesla’s largest individual shareholder, could see this increase his stake from […]

Business

Adani Ports Q1 Revenue Rises 21% to ₹9,126 Crore

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) reported a 21% year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, reaching ₹9,126 crore. The growth was driven primarily by strong performance in the logistics segment, which doubled in revenue, and marine services, which saw nearly a threefold increase. Profit and EBITDA […]