International

US Conducts Another Fatal Strike on Alleged Drug Boat

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military carried out a third fatal strike this month against a vessel allegedly engaged in drug smuggling. He said the operation, conducted in the U.S. Southern Command region, resulted in three deaths. The target was claimed to be a “narcoterrorist” boat affiliated with a designated terrorist organization. Evidence […]

Business

Microsoft Warns H-1B Workers: Return Before Fee Hike

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Microsoft has issued an urgent memo advising employees holding H-1B and H-4 visas to return to the U.S. immediately if they are abroad. The advisory follows a new U.S. government rule that imposes a $100,000 annual fee for each H-1B petition starting September 21, 2025. Workers outside the U.S. after the deadline may face re-entry […]

International

Azerbaijan Resumes Oil Exports to India After 10-Month Pause

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

India has begun receiving crude oil shipments from Azerbaijan again after a break of about 10 months. In August 2025, Azerbaijan exported 1,747.07 tonnes of crude oil to India, worth around US$781,520. This marks a small resumption of trade. Why the Hiatus The suspension in exports began in October 2024, largely due to a disagreement […]

International

Macron Says UN Sanctions on Iran to Be Reimposed Soon

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron said that United Nations sanctions on Iran are likely to be reimposed by the end of September 2025. He made the remarks after recent talks between Iran and European powers failed to bring what he called “serious” responses from Tehran. Conditions for Delay The E3 group—Britain, France, and Germany—had offered Iran […]

International

India Urges Saudi to Respect Sensitivities After Pakistan Pact

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

India has asked Saudi Arabia to consider “mutual interests and sensitivities” following the signing of a mutual defence agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The request came via the Ministry of External Affairs, with spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noting that the strategic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia has deepened in recent years. Details of the […]

International

Trump Unveils $1M “Gold Card” Visa for US Residency

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order creating the Gold Card visa program, requiring a $1 million gift to the US Treasury by individuals, or $2 million if a corporation sponsors them. This program provides a fast-track to lawful permanent residency for wealthy foreign nationals. Who Qualifies The Gold Card is aimed at […]

National

ECI Delists 121 Inactive Parties in Uttar Pradesh

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has delisted 121 political parties in Uttar Pradesh after finding them inactive. These parties have not contested either Lok Sabha or Assembly elections since 2019, and their continued registration was deemed unnecessary. The move is part of a wider clean-up drive to ensure that only active and functioning political […]

Business Finance

Amit Shah Calls GST 2.0 India’s Biggest Reform

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Home Minister Amit Shah has described the government’s new GST reform—GST 2.0—as one of the most sweeping tax overhauls since India’s independence. He said the reform goes beyond simple tax cuts, calling it “multi-dimensional.” Key goals, he added, include boosting investment, consumption, manufacturing, exports and public trust in taxation. What Has Changed Under GST 2.0,

North India State News

Multiple Delhi Schools Evacuated Over Bomb Threats

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Several schools in Delhi, including DPS Dwarka, Krishna Model Public School, Sarvodaya Vidyalaya, and some schools in Najafgarh, received bomb threat phone calls on the morning of September 20, 2025. Students and staff were immediately evacuated as police and bomb disposal squads responded. Safety Measures & School Responses Exams that were scheduled for the day […]

International

Estonia Invokes NATO After Russian Jets Airspace Breach

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Estonian authorities say three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets breached Estonia’s airspace near Vaindloo Island in the Gulf of Finland and stayed inside for around 12 minutes without proper flight plans or transponder signals. Estonia called it an “unprecedentedly brazen” violation. NATO Consultation Invoked In response to the breach, Estonia has triggered consultations under