International

China-Pakistan to Launch New CPEC Projects

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

In Islamabad on August 21, 2025, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar. Both leaders reviewed the progress of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and agreed to start new projects under the initiative. While exact details of these projects were not disclosed, officials said they would cover infrastructure, energy, and […]

International

Netanyahu Pushes Ahead with Gaza City Offensive Amid Opposition

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pressed forward with a full-scale military operation to seize Gaza City despite widespread protest. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have initiated air and artillery strikes targeting neighborhoods like Shejaiya, Sabra, Zeitoun, and Jabaliya, signaling a major escalation after weeks of resistance. Around 60,000 reservists have

International

Jaishankar Questions U.S. Tariffs Over Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said he was “perplexed” by the U.S. decision to impose tariffs on India for continuing oil imports from Russia. He stressed that China remains the largest importer of Russian oil and the European Union is the biggest buyer of Russian LNG, while India’s share is far smaller. He also reminded […]

International

Jaishankar Meets Putin in Moscow Amid US Tariff Pressure

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin during his three-day visit to Moscow. The talks came after his meeting with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, where both sides discussed strengthening bilateral ties. The visit is seen as crucial as India faces economic pressure from heavy U.S. tariffs linked to […]

International

Iran Holds First Solo Naval Drills Since June War

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

Iran has carried out its first independent military drills since its June conflict with Israel, signaling resilience despite suffering major battlefield losses. State media reported that the naval exercises, named “Sustainable Power 1404,” were conducted in the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean. Warships launched cruise missiles, drones were deployed against sea targets,

International

Russia Launches Heaviest Wave of Strikes on Ukraine in Weeks

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

Russia has launched its most extensive aerial assault on Ukraine in weeks, firing 574 drones and 40 missiles in a coordinated overnight attack. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the strikes targeted several western regions, marking one of the most intense barrages of the conflict in recent months. Casualties and Civilian Damage The wave of […]

Government Policies National

GoM Backs Scrapping 12% and 28% GST Slabs

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

The Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation has approved the Centre’s proposal to simplify the goods and services tax system. The panel has recommended scrapping the 12% and 28% slabs and consolidating the structure into just two major rates — 5% for essential and merit goods and 18% for standard items. Shift of […]

Law & Order National

SC Refuses Urgent Hearing in Stray Dog Case

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

The Supreme Court has refused to grant an urgent hearing on a petition challenging the Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s (MCD) recent notification to capture stray dogs across the city. The plea was mentioned before Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi, but the bench said it would not take up the matter on priority. Earlier Court […]

International

Haley Urges U.S. to Mend India Ties to Counter China

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has warned that weakening ties with India would be a “strategic disaster” for the United States. She urged the Trump administration to reset relations with New Delhi and treat India as a valued democratic partner instead of allowing friction to deepen. Concerns Over Tariff Policies Her […]

National

Amit Shah Defends Removal Bill, Cites 2010 Arrest

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has defended the government’s proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to automatically remove the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, or other ministers if they remain in custody for 30 consecutive days in cases where charges involve a minimum punishment of five years. The bill, tabled in the Lok Sabha, is part of […]