Tarique Rahman
International

India, Bangladesh Resume Talks for Rahman Visit

By BPN News Desk
India and Bangladesh have resumed official-level discussions to arrange a possible visit by Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to New Delhi, after a brief period of diplomatic friction. Officials from both sides are reportedly working toward a suitable window in November, with trade and water-sharing issues expected to feature prominently. India-Bangladesh Talks
Olympia
State News West India

Olympia Coffee House Licence Suspended

By BPN News Desk
Mumbai’s iconic 108-year-old Olympia Coffee House in Colaba has had its food licence suspended by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration after inspectors found multiple serious hygiene and food-safety violations. The restaurant had recently attracted attention after filmmaker Christopher Nolan and actors Matt Damon and Tom Holland visited it during their Mumbai trip.
Brics
International

PM Modi Hails Unanimous BRICS Delhi Declaration

By BPN News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration at the 2026 BRICS Summit reflects growing international confidence in India. His remarks came days after all 11 BRICS members agreed on the joint declaration despite differences over several major geopolitical issues. Modi Highlights BRICS New Delhi Declaration Speaking at the […]
passport
National

India Revises Passport Validity for Children

By BPN News Desk
India has amended its passport rules for children, changing the validity period of ordinary passports issued to applicants below the age of 15. Under the revised framework, such passports will remain valid for five years from the date of issue or until the child turns 18, whichever occurs earlier. New Passport Validity Rules for Children […]
Saudi Arabia
International

US Approves $24.3bn Saudi F-35 Sale

By BPN News Desk
The United States has approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, marking a major expansion of the defence relationship between Washington and Riyadh. The package would provide the kingdom with 48 F-35 aircraft as regional security tensions remain elevated. Saudi Arabia Set to Receive 48 F-35 Jets The […]
China India
International

US Senator Warns India, China Over Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk
US Senator Richard Blumenthal has warned India and China to reduce purchases of Russian oil and gas after Congress approved legislation allowing President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy. India has responded that its energy policy will continue to prioritise affordability, market conditions and national economic […]
floods
International

Climate Change Linked to Nepal-Tibet Floods

By BPN News Desk
A new scientific analysis has found that human-induced climate change likely played a significant role in destabilising the Himalayan slope whose collapse triggered the catastrophic Nepal-Tibet floods on August 26. More than 1,300 people were killed and over 5,000 remain missing after a massive rock-and-ice avalanche swept through communities downstream. Climate Change