International

Trump Accuses India of Reselling Russian Oil, Warns of Tariffs

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

United States President Donald Trump has accused India of buying large volumes of crude oil from Russia and reselling it in international markets at a profit. Speaking at a campaign-style event, Trump suggested that the practice was undermining global sanctions on Russia and declared he would consider raising tariffs on Indian goods if the issue […]

National

Stalin Criticizes Delhi Police Over ‘Bangladeshi Language’ Remark

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has strongly condemned a statement made by the Delhi Police referring to Bengali as a “Bangladeshi language,” calling it a direct insult to India’s national anthem. His criticism comes in support of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who earlier expressed outrage over the language reference. Delhi Police

National

Centre Urges Exporters to Build Indian Brands Amid Tariff Blow

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

In response to the United States’ decision to impose a 25% tariff on Indian exports under President Donald Trump’s revised trade stance, the Indian government is now pushing exporters to focus on creating and promoting homegrown brands. The call was made during high-level consultations between top officials from the Ministry of Commerce and industry

Defence National

Anti-Terror Operation in Kulgam Enters Fourth Day

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir continued their anti-terror operation in Kulgam district for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday, as the joint search and cordon operation showed no signs of winding down. The encounter, which began on Thursday, has already resulted in the elimination of two terrorists linked to proscribed outfits, with security forces […]

State News West India

₹422 Crore Patna Flyover Develops Cracks After Rain

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

A newly constructed flyover in Patna, Bihar, built at a cost of ₹422 crore, has developed visible cracks just two months after it was opened to the public. The flyover, inaugurated in June 2025, is located near the busy Chiraiyatand area and was meant to ease traffic congestion in central Patna. Cracks Spark Public Outrage […]

National

Mamata Slams Delhi Police Over ‘Bangladeshi Language’ Mention

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed strong objections on Saturday after the Delhi Police mentioned “Bangladeshi language” while describing a suspect’s communication during a briefing. The comment drew sharp criticism from Banerjee, who called it an insult to Bengali-speaking people, both in India and abroad. Banerjee Condemns Insensitive Labeling

North India State News

Rajasthan CM’s Jet Lands on Wrong Runway in Phalodi

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

On July 31, a chartered Dassault Falcon 2000 carrying Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma mistakenly landed at a civilian airstrip in Phalodi instead of the Indian Air Force (IAF) base. After realizing the error, the pilots took off again and safely landed at the IAF station located about 5 km away. Pilot Error Leads to Investigation […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Rebukes Rahul Gandhi, Stays Defamation Case

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

The Supreme Court has sharply criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for claiming that China had annexed 2,000 square kilometres of Indian territory during his Bharat Jodo Yatra in December 2022. While staying the pending defamation case, the court expressed serious concern over the statements made outside Parliament. Court Questions Basis for Territory Claims A bench

International

South Korea Begins Removing Anti-North Loudspeakers at Border

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

South Korea has started dismantling loudspeakers installed along its border with North Korea, a move seen as an attempt to lower tensions amid recent signs of reopening dialogue between the two nations. The decision comes just weeks after both countries hinted at the possibility of resuming military and humanitarian talks. The loudspeakers, which broadcasted South […]

South India State News

PM Modi to Inaugurate Namma Metro Yellow Line

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the long-awaited Yellow Line of Bengaluru’s Namma Metro on August 10. The new line, which connects R.V. Road in the southern part of the city to Bommasandra in the southeastern corridor, marks a major milestone in the expansion of the metro network aimed at easing traffic congestion […]