International

India-US Nears Major Tariff Reduction Deal – Report

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2025

India and the United States are close to finalising a long-pending trade agreement that would lower U.S. tariffs on Indian imports to 15 %-16 %, according to a report by Mint. Currently, some U.S. duties on Indian goods reportedly stand near 50 %. Key Trade Areas The proposed deal is expected to focus on energy […]

International

Trump Says He Did Not Want ‘Wasted Meeting’ With Putin

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that a planned face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin has been placed on hold, explaining he would rather wait than go ahead with what he sees as a “wasted meeting.” Budapest Summit Postponed The summit was tentatively scheduled for Budapest, Hungary, but U.S. officials confirmed there are […]

International

Poland Warns It May Arrest Putin if He Enters Its Airspace

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

Poland’s Foreign Minister stated that the country could be compelled to escort or detain Russian President Vladimir Putin if he flies through Polish airspace on his way to a planned summit in Hungary with U.S. President Donald Trump. Legal Basis and Alarm The warning stems from an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in 2023, which […]

Law & Order National

Delhi HC Orders Google to Remove Misuse of Sadhguru’s Image

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

The Delhi High Court has instructed Google LLC to implement technological solutions to identify and remove content on YouTube and other platforms that misuses the name, image or likeness of Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev. Details of the Order A bench led by Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora granted interim relief in a suit brought by the Isha Foundation, directing […]

National

AIMIM Backs Congress Candidate in Jubilee Hills Bypoll

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

All India Majlis‑e‑Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi announced on Tuesday that his party will support the Indian National Congress candidate in the upcoming by-election for the Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency seat, without officially contesting the race. Strategy behind the move Owaisi said AIMIM decided not to field a candidate in the November 11

International

India Upgrades Mission in Kabul to Full Embassy

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

The Indian government announced the upgrade of its diplomatic presence in Afghanistan by elevating its Technical Mission in Kabul to full embassy status with immediate effect. Move Follows Afghan Minister’s Visit The decision follows the recent visit of Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to India, during which the Indian External Affairs Ministry indicated

Cricket Sports

BCCI Issues Warning Over Asia Cup Trophy Dispute

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has formally demanded that Mohsin Naqvi hand over the 2025 Asia Cup 2025 trophy after India’s victory. The trophy is reportedly still held at the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) office in Dubai. Context of the Dispute India beat Pakistan by five wickets in the final on September 28 in Dubai but […]

International

Afghanistan Rejects Pakistan’s India-Proxy Allegations

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, Afghanistan’s defence minister, has rejected Pakistan’s allegations that India is involved in proxy activities against Islamabad. Mujahid described the claims as “unfounded, illogical and unacceptable,” emphasising that Afghanistan maintains independent relations and will deepen cooperation with India based solely on its national interests.

International

U.S. to Cancel Debt for Millions via Income-Driven Plans

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

The U.S. government announced it will cancel federal student loan debt for millions of borrowers enrolled in income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, following a legal settlement between the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the U.S. Department of Education. Details of the Agreement The agreement requires the Department of Education to resume processing forgiveness for

International

Ceasefire With Afghanistan Hinges on Taliban’s Commitment – Pakistan’s Defence Minister

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated that the recently agreed cease-fire with Afghanistan rests on the condition that the Taliban government prevents militant attacks originating from Afghan territory. Conditions of the Cease-fire Asif said the agreement brokered in Doha by Qatar and Turkey will only hold if Afghanistan takes verifiable steps to stop groups such