International

Modi and Putin Strengthen Strategic Bond Amid U.S. Pressure

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

At the SCO Summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin shared a rare, intimate moment—giving each other a “dear friend” greeting inside Putin’s armoured limousine—signaling the depth of their strategic relationship. Broad Areas of Cooperation The leaders discussed expanding collaboration across multiple sectors, including trade,

National Politics

Udit Raj Backs Navarro’s Claim on ‘Brahmin Profiteering’

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

Congress leader and former MP Udit Raj has supported U.S. trade adviser Peter Navarro’s controversial comment that Indian Brahmin elites are “profiteering” from discounted Russian crude oil. Navarro, while defending the Trump administration’s 50% tariff on Indian goods, accused India of acting as a “laundromat for the Kremlin” by refining cheap Russian oil and

South India State News

Telangana Orders CBI Probe Into Kaleshwaram Project

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

After a marathon 10-hour debate in the Telangana Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced that alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project will now be investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The decision came after the Speaker allowed a discussion on the findings of the Justice P.C. Ghose Commission report.

International

Modi, Putin, Xi Showcase RIC Unity at SCO

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping were seen exchanging warm handshakes, hugs, and smiles. The rare display of camaraderie among the three leaders drew attention to their shared efforts at strengthening the Russia-India-China (RIC) grouping. Modi

Op-Eds Opinion

From Brazil to Bharat: Why India’s E20 Gamble is Built on Half-Truths

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

India’s government has hailed the rollout of E20 petrol — a blend of 20 percent ethanol with petrol — as a “historic step” towards energy independence and climate responsibility. But on the ground, the reality is less inspiring. Drivers are confused, manufacturers have made U-turns in their statements, and complaints about mileage and performance are […]

South India State News

Karnataka Seeks Compensation Over Two-Slab GST Losses

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has warned that the Centre’s proposed shift to a two-slab Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure of 5% and 18% could lead to a revenue loss of nearly ₹15,000 crore annually for the state. While he expressed support for rationalisation of the tax regime, he insisted that reforms must not come […]

International

Xi Decries ‘Cold War Mentality’ at SCO Summit

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

At the opening session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Chinese President Xi Jinping criticized “bullying behaviour” in global politics and urged nations to reject “Cold War mentality” and bloc confrontations. He called for fairness, inclusivity, and justice in international relations, stressing the need for a multi-polar world order.

International

Nepal PM Distances Country from China’s Global Security Initiative

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

Following his meeting with President Xi Jinping at the SCO summit in Tianjin, Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli was reported by the Chinese Foreign Ministry to have expressed explicit support for China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI), Global Security Initiative (GSI), and Global Civilization Initiative (GCI). The statement claimed Nepal looked forward to deeper

National

Owaisi Says Modi-Xi Meet Ignored Key Indian Concerns

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying it “failed to answer the critical questions” Indians wanted addressed. Key issues remain unaddressed, including China’s support for Pakistan during military operations, the extension of CPEC into Afghanistan, and lack of clarity on sharing

International

Australian Government Denounces Anti-Indian Migration Rallies

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

The Australian government has condemned recent rallies in several cities that opposed Indian immigration. Officials described the protests as far-right activism rooted in racism and divisive politics. Emergency Management Minister Tony Burke and Multicultural Affairs Minister Anne Aly said such movements have “no place in modern Australia” and warned they threaten social