International

US Seeks India’s Backing Against China’s Rare Earth Curbs

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said Washington expects support from India and other allies to counter China’s move to tighten rare earth export controls. He described Beijing’s step as “China versus the world” and expressed confidence that democracies in Asia and Europe would align with the U.S. position. Export Controls and Retaliation Threat China […]

International

Trump Calls BRICS an Attack on Dollar

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has alleged that the BRICS grouping was created to undermine the U.S. dollar, calling it “an attack on the dollar.” He said his administration responded by warning of tariffs on BRICS members if they attempted to reduce reliance on the U.S. currency. Claims of Members Dropping Out Trump also claimed that […]

International

Trump Threatens to End Cooking Oil Trade with China

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

President Donald Trump has accused China of deliberately halting purchases of U.S. soybeans, calling the move an “economically hostile act.” He warned that Washington may terminate trade involving cooking oil and other goods as retaliation. Why Cooking Oil? Trump argued that the U.S. is capable of producing its own cooking oil and does not need […]

International

US Strike Kills 6 on Alleged Drug Boat Near Venezuela

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

The United States carried out a military strike on a vessel off the coast of Venezuela on October 14, killing six people. Washington described the target as a drug-carrying boat linked to narcotics networks. The operation was conducted in international waters. Official Claims and Evidence President Donald Trump said the vessel was part of narcoterrorist […]

International

Pakistan, Afghan Forces Clash in Khyber Border

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

Pakistani security forces and Afghan Taliban fighters exchanged heavy fire on Tuesday night in the Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. According to Pakistani officials, Afghan troops opened “unprovoked fire” at a military post, sparking retaliation. Damage and Claims Pakistan’s military reported destroying Afghan military posts,

South India State News

Stalin Moves to Draft SOP Bill After Karur Stampede

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has initiated steps to draft a Bill introducing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for political rallies and public meetings. The proposal is likely to be tabled in the current assembly session to ensure speedy implementation. Response to Karur Tragedy The move follows the Karur stampede of September 27, where 41 […]

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America’s Tariff Roulette: Bailouts for Billionaires, Debt for Everyone Else

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

“While we are going broke, we are going broke slowly.” That wasn’t a late-night comedian taking a jab at Washington. It was David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, warning in sober financial language what most Americans already feel in their wallets: the United States is drowning in debt, and the government […]

North India State News

20 Burned Alive in Rajasthan Bus Fire

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

A private bus traveling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur caught fire near Thaiyat village, about 10 km from Jaisalmer. The flames spread quickly after erupting in the rear of the vehicle, leaving 20 passengers dead and 16 injured. Cause and Onboard Details Initial investigations suggest a short circuit, possibly linked to the air conditioning unit, triggered […]

International

India to Resume Postal Services to U.S.

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

India will restart all categories of international postal services to the United States from October 15, 2025, ending a nearly two-month suspension. The decision follows the implementation of a new system to collect customs duty in line with U.S. import rules. Reason for Suspension Services were halted in August 2025 after the U.S. scrapped the […]

International

India to Train Mongolia’s Border Forces

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

India has announced a capacity-building programme for Mongolia’s border security forces, strengthening defence and security cooperation. The initiative was revealed during the state visit of Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, marking 70 years of diplomatic ties and a decade of strategic partnership. Defence Attaché and MoUs As part of the agreement, India will post a