International

US Push for $350B Fund Risks Crisis in South Korea

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has warned that a U.S. demand for South Korea to invest US $350 billion in a joint fund could destabilise the nation’s economy. He said such a commitment, without safeguards, risks triggering a financial crisis similar to past economic shocks. What the Demand Involves The demand is linked to trade […]

International

France Recognises Palestine, Macron Calls for Peace

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

On 22 September 2025, France officially recognised the State of Palestine during the United Nations General Assembly session. President Emmanuel Macron announced the step as part of France’s ongoing commitment to the Middle East peace process. What Macron Emphasised Macron said the recognition was meant to strengthen the path to a two-state solution. He underlined […]

International

Marco Rubio Calls India “Critical” Partner After Jaishankar Meeting

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said India is of “critical importance” to the United States following his meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New York. He underlined India’s significance in areas such as trade, defence, energy, pharmaceuticals, and critical minerals. Topics Discussed During the talks, the two leaders discussed bilateral trade

International

JPMorgan CEO Criticises Sudden H-1B Fee Hike

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon criticised the U.S. government’s sudden decision to impose a $100,000 fee on each new H-1B visa application. He said the move “came out of the blue” and stressed that businesses were not given time to prepare. Impact on Immigration and Business Mobility Dimon warned that abrupt visa policy changes risk harming […]

Defence National

India Must Raise Defence Budget to 2.5-3% of GDP: Rajesh Kumar Singh

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has said that India’s current defence spending, which is about 2% of GDP, needs to be raised to 2.5-3%. He stressed that the increase is vital to meet modern security challenges and technological demands. Plans for Annual Capital Outlay Singh noted that the government plans to allocate USD $25–30 billion […]

National

IT Minister Vaishnaw Switches to Zoho in Swadeshi Push

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that he has switched his office productivity tools to Zoho, the Indian-made software suite used for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. He shared the update on X, calling it his contribution to Prime Minister Modi’s Swadeshi vision. Call to Embrace Homegrown Tech Vaishnaw urged citizens, businesses, and government bodies

National

India VP Says Atmanirbhar Bharat Vision Made India Self-Reliant

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative has enabled India to achieve self-reliance in crucial sectors such as defence, space, and electronics. He made the remarks at his first public function after assuming office. Poverty Reduction & Basic Amenities Radhakrishnan noted that over the past 11 years, more

Business Finance

Karnataka Says States to Lose ₹1.5 Lakh Crore from GST 2.0

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has warned that the new GST 2.0 structure could cost states between ₹1 lakh crore and ₹1.5 lakh crore in lost revenue. Speaking to NDTV, he said the changes would unfairly burden state governments. Centre vs States: Who Bears the Burden? According to Gowda, the Centre is projected to […]

International

India, Morocco Sign Defence MoU to Deepen Ties

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

India and Morocco have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand defence cooperation. The agreement was formalised during a meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Moroccan counterpart Abdeltif Loudiyi in Rabat on 22 September 2025. Key Areas of Cooperation The MoU outlines collaboration in multiple strategic fields, including: Joint military

Op-Eds Opinion

China Silences a Wuhan COVID Whistleblower, the World Silences Itself

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

When the coronavirus first tore through Wuhan in 2020, the world was fed two versions of reality. The official one from Beijing painted a picture of control, order, and discipline — the virus was being handled, the people were united, the Party was in charge. And then there was the version from a lone woman, […]