International

India Rejects UN Report Linking Pahalgam Attack to Myanmar Refugees

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

The Indian government has rejected portions of a report by a UN expert that linked the April 2025 terrorist attack in Pahalgam (Jammu & Kashmir) to the treatment of displaced persons from Myanmar residing in India. During an address to the UN Third Committee, India described the claim that refugees from Myanmar faced “severe pressure” […]

Cricket Sports

Shreyas Iyer Posts Update After Hospital Stay

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

Shreyas Iyer, the Indian cricket team’s batter, has given his first public update since being hospitalised in Sydney. On October 30, Iyer shared a message on his Instagram story stating, “I’m currently in the recovery process and getting better every passing day. I’m deeply grateful to see all the kind wishes and support I’ve received […]

International

U.S. Cuts Tariffs on China After Trump–Xi Talks

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

Following a high-profile meeting in South Korea, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States will reduce some tariffs on Chinese goods. He said duties linked to chemical precursors for fentanyl will drop from 20% to 10%. At the same time, Trump stated that the overall U.S. tariff rate on Chinese imports will fall […]

Government Policies National

India Mulls ₹1 Trillion Bailout for State Power Distributors

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

The Indian government is considering a bailout of over ₹1 trillion (around US $12 billion) to support debt-laden state-run power distribution companies (discoms). The proposal, led by the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of Finance, is expected to be announced in the Union Budget in February. Bailout Linked to Reforms To access these funds, […]

International

Fed Cuts Rates, Cites Data Gaps During Shutdown

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

The Federal Reserve (Fed) announced a 0.25 percentage-point reduction in its benchmark interest rate, citing significant limitations in economic data due to the current U.S. federal government shutdown. Chair Jerome Powell highlighted that a lack of timely labour-market and inflation signals is making policy decisions more challenging. The rate cut drew dissent from two

International

US Grants South Korea Approval to Build Nuclear-Powered Submarine

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

In a major policy shift, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Washington has granted South Korea approval to build a nuclear-powered submarine. The announcement came during his visit to Seoul, where he met with South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung. This marks a significant departure from the traditional U.S. stance of restricting allied access to […]

International

US Ends Automatic Renewal of Work Permits, Impacting Indian Workers

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a new interim rule that will end the automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for immigrants who file renewals on or after October 30, 2025. Under the previous policy, certain categories of EAD holders could continue working for up to 540 days after their permit expired […]

International

India-China Talks Stall on Buffer Zone Plans

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

The ongoing face-to-face negotiations between Eastern Ladakh border commanders of India and China have failed to produce a clear roadmap for demilitarised “buffer zones”, sources say. Although both sides continue to engage diplomatically, no agreement has been reached on pulling back frontline troops or creating neutral zones along the contested stretches of the frontier.

International

Sheikh Hasina says She Lives Freely in India, Awaits Bangladesh Return

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has said that she is “living freely” in New Delhi but will only return home if democratic governance and rule of law are ensured. She expressed her longing to go back to Bangladesh but stressed that political conditions must be right before she makes that decision. Life […]

International

Trump Sees “Fantastic Relationship” With Xi During Korea Summit

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he expects a “fantastic relationship” with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as the two met in South Korea for their first face-to-face encounter in six years. President Trump called Xi “a great leader of a great country” and expressed optimism about long-term ties. Meanwhile, President Xi emphasized that while […]