International

India–US Trade Deal on Lines of Indonesia Pact

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that trade discussions with India are progressing and are being shaped along similar lines to the recently announced US–Indonesia trade agreement. The Indonesia deal includes tariff cuts, major purchases of US energy and agricultural goods, and the acquisition of American aircraft. Trump indicated that India is “working along

North India State News

Five Delhi Schools Receive Bomb Threat Emails

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

Five prominent schools in Delhi received bomb threat emails on Wednesday, leading to immediate evacuations and extensive security checks. The schools targeted included institutions in Dwarka, Vasant Kunj, Paschim Vihar, Hauz Khas, and Lodi Estate. As a precaution, all students and staff were evacuated and bomb disposal teams conducted thorough inspections. No explosives

International

US withdraws 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

The United States Department of Defense has begun the withdrawal of 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles, reducing the military presence that was deployed in early June following widespread protests over federal immigration raids. The move comes amid easing tensions and a return to relative normalcy in the city. The original deployment had included […]

Cricket Sports

Cricket to Return at LA Olympics 2028 on July 12

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Cricket is all set to make a historic comeback to the Olympic Games in Los Angeles 2028, marking the sport’s return after a gap of 128 years. The event will begin on July 12, 2028, and will be hosted at the Fairgrounds Stadium in Pomona, located around 50 km from central Los Angeles. The competition […]

International

Albanese Raises China’s Naval Drills With Xi in Beijing

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss bilateral ties, raising concerns about a live-fire naval exercise conducted by China near Australia earlier this year. What Happened at the Meeting Albanese drew Xi’s attention to the Chinese navy’s February live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea, close to Australia’s exclusive

International

Trump Hints at Trade Deal with Indonesia

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new trade agreement with Indonesia, calling it a “great deal for everybody.” The announcement follows Trump’s earlier threat to impose a 32% tariff on Indonesian imports starting August 1. The new understanding, as described by Trump, would avert the tariff and strengthen bilateral economic ties. Trump claimed he […]

South India State News

Karnataka Scraps Land Acquisition Plan Near Bengaluru Airport

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

The Karnataka government has officially withdrawn its plan to acquire 1,777 acres of agricultural land in Devanahalli taluk near Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. The move comes after continuous protests from local farmers who opposed giving up their fertile land for the proposed Aerospace and Defence Park project. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah acknowledged the

North India State News

Golden Temple Gets Second Bomb Threat in 24 Hours

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

The Golden Temple in Amritsar received a second bomb threat within 24 hours, triggering heightened security measures around the sacred complex. The threat was issued through an email on July 15, claiming that RDX explosives had been planted inside the Temple’s pipes and included a specific time for detonation. Police and SGPC Respond Swiftly Following […]

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Slams Jaishankar’s SCO Talk in Beijing

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has criticised External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for “briefing” Chinese President Xi Jinping during the SCO foreign ministers’ meeting in Beijing. Gandhi accused the move of undermining India’s foreign policy and labelled it a “full‑blown circus.” Context of the SCO Engagement This high‑level interaction marks Jaishankar’s first visit

Science Space & Astronomy

Shubhanshu Shukla Lifts India’s Space Dreams

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a 39-year-old Indian Air Force officer and experimental test pilot, has returned safely from space after becoming the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS). He was part of the private Axiom-4 mission, which lasted 19 days, including 18 days aboard the ISS. The mission concluded on July 15, […]