International

Wang Yi Meets Modi Ahead of SCO Summit in China

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a two-day visit, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin later this month. Modi is scheduled to travel to China for the summit on August 31 and September 1, marking his first visit to […]

National

NDA Nominates CP Radhakrishnan for Vice-President as Opposition Plans Its Response

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has formally nominated Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan as its candidate for the upcoming Vice-Presidential election, scheduled for September 9, 2025. The decision was made at a Parliamentary Board meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Radhakrishnan’s nomination comes after the resignation of former Vice President

International

Trump Hints “Big Progress” on Russia; Zelenskyy Sees No Trilateral Talks

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that there has been “BIG PROGRESS ON RUSSIA,” raising speculation about a breakthrough in talks following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. His remarks came on social media ahead of his scheduled meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House. A U.S. envoy later […]

International

U.S. Halts Gazan Visitor Visas for Medical Trips

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2025

The U.S. State Department has suspended the issuance of visitor visas for people from Gaza, including those traveling for urgent medical treatment. The department confirmed that the pause is temporary and linked to a review of recent visa procedures. This move affects many humanitarian cases where children and critically ill patients are brought to the […]

International

Pakistan Army Chief Rejects Political Role, Warns of Response to Interference

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2025

Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has firmly rejected speculation about any desire to assume political office. Speaking during a stopover in Brussels, he declared that he views himself solely as the country’s “protector,” not a politician, and emphasized that his only aspiration is martyrdom. Rumors Attributed to Destabilizing Forces Munir dismissed recent

International

Israel Strikes Houthi Energy Facility Near Sanaa

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2025

The Israeli military confirmed on August 17, 2025, that it carried out an airstrike on an energy infrastructure site south of Yemen’s capital, Sanaa. The facility, identified as the Haziz power station, was said to be used by the Iran-backed Houthi group. Israel described the attack as part of its efforts to weaken Houthi capabilities. […]

International

European Leaders Join Zelenskyy in White House with Trump

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2025

On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. Several European leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni,

National Politics

Poll Body Rejects Rahul Gandhi’s “Vote Chori” Allegations

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2025

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has firmly rejected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s repeated allegations of “vote chori” (vote theft). Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar condemned the use of what he called “improper phrases,” warning that such language undermines democratic institutions and borders on insulting the Constitution. Administrative

International

US Defers Trade Visit to Delhi Amid Rising Tensions

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2025

The United States has canceled its planned visit to New Delhi from August 25–29, delaying the sixth round of trade negotiations on a proposed bilateral agreement. No new dates have been confirmed, casting uncertainty over the timeline of discussions. Tariff Escalation Adds Pressure The deferment comes just before additional U.S. tariffs are scheduled to take […]

North India State News

Delhi CM Hails UER-II as “Investment in Future”

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2025

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, during a site visit on Saturday, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the development of Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II). She described it as more than a road — calling it an “investment in the future of Delhi” that will improve traffic flow, cut travel times dramatically, and raise the quality […]