International

UK, Canada & Australia Recognise Palestine Statehood

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

On 21 September 2025, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia formally recognised the State of Palestine. The move marks a major diplomatic shift among Western allies of Israel. Purpose Behind the Move UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the recognition aims to “revive the hope of peace” and strengthen efforts for a two-state solution between […]

South India State News

DMK Rejects Vijay’s Claims on Forests, College & Police

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

Actor-politician Vijay, while campaigning in Nagapattinam, alleged that the state government has failed to protect tidal forests, claimed there is no maritime college in the district, and accused police of imposing restrictions on his rallies that are not applied to national leaders. Government’s Response The ruling DMK countered these claims with a fact check: Tamil […]

National

PM Modi Announces GST 2.0, Pushes Swadeshi in Address

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced sweeping reforms in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, set to take effect on September 22, 2025. He launched the “GST Bachat Utsav” (Savings Festival), stating that the changes will particularly benefit the poor and middle class. The revised GST and income tax measures are expected to save citizens […]

National

Piyush Goyal: US H-1B Fee Hike Shows Fear of Indian Talent

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

The United States has introduced a one-time fee of US $100,000 for new H-1B visa applications, effective from September 21, 2025. Existing visa holders and those renewing are not affected by this change. India’s Reaction Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal responded to the move by saying that the world is “a little afraid of Indian […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Trolls Feast on Gadkari’s Caste Remarks, But Miss His Larger Point

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s latest speech in Nagpur has once again become a case study in how public discourse in India is increasingly being hijacked by trolls and aided by media outlets hungry for sensationalism. The speech itself was layered, with Gadkari attempting to balance reflections on caste, reservation, and merit. But the only thing […]

Op-Eds Opinion

H-1B Under Siege: Trump’s $100,000 Gamble and Why India Still Holds the Cards

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

The U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred global debate, this time with a proclamation that slaps a massive $100,000 fee on every new H-1B visa petition filed for workers outside the United States. The order, which came into effect on September 21, 2025, is set to last for 12 months but can be […]

International

Trump Warns Putin After Russian Jets Breach Estonia

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

Three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island for around 12 minutes on 19 September 2025, according to Estonian officials. The aircraft reportedly flew without a filed flight plan, kept their transponders off, and failed to communicate with air traffic control. Russian Response The Russian Defense Ministry rejected the claim, stating that

International

WWII Bomb Found in Hong Kong Forces Mass Evacuation

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

A World War II–era U.S.-made bomb was uncovered at a construction site in Quarry Bay, a busy residential and commercial district on Hong Kong Island. The explosive measured around 1.5 metres in length and weighed nearly 1,000 pounds (450 kilograms). Evacuation Ordered Authorities evacuated about 6,000 residents from 1,900 households in the surrounding area. The […]

National

Air India Advises Web Check-in Amid Heathrow Cyberattack

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

A cyberattack on a third-party service provider disrupted check-in, boarding, and baggage drop systems at major European airports, including Heathrow (London), Berlin, and Brussels. The breach affected Collins Aerospace’s MUSE software. Flight Operations Affected The disruption led to flight delays and cancellations as automated systems went offline. Airlines were forced

International

Surge in Flights, Panic After US $100K H-1B Fee Rule

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

The United States has introduced a regulation requiring companies to pay US $100,000 annually for each H-1B visa holder they employ. The rule was announced on September 19, 2025, and will come into effect from midnight U.S. Eastern Time on September 21, 2025. India Hardest Hit India, which accounted for about 70–71% of approved H-1B […]