International

Qatar PM Calls Israeli Strike ‘State Terror,’ Gulf Rallies Support

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has sharply condemned the recent Israeli airstrike in Doha, describing it as “state terror.” He demanded that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu be held accountable. Gulf Solidarity Following the attack, several Gulf countries expressed solidarity with Qatar. Regional leaders warned that the strike could

International

Trump’s Envoy Pick Sergio Gor Pledges Stronger U.S.–India Ties, Faces Senate Questions on Oil and China

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

Washington: Sergio Gor, a close aide of U.S. President Donald Trump and nominee for the post of U.S. Ambassador to India, appeared before the Senate yesterday and pledged to deepen strategic, economic, and technological ties with New Delhi. In a testimony that repeatedly underscored the personal rapport between Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gor […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From Hashtags to Handcuffs: Time for MHA to Act Against Violent Provocations

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

The recent wave of Gen Z protests in Nepal should serve as a sobering warning for India. What began as a movement for accountability and transparency quickly descended into mob violence, arson, and even the killing of politicians’ family members. Houses were torched, public property was destroyed, and the democratic space for dissent was hijacked […]

Editorials Opinion

India’s Jet Engine Journey: From Catching Up to Breaking Free

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

India received its third GE F404-IN20 engine for the Tejas Mk1A today, a development that once again underscores the country’s dependence on imported powerplants for its frontline fighters. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) continues to rely on the American-made engine to keep Tejas production moving, and when GE delays its shipments, as it has done in […]

National Politics

Nitin Gadkari Alleges Paid Campaign Against Him Over E20 Fuel

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says criticism of the E20 ethanol-blended petrol rollout is part of a “paid and politically motivated campaign” aimed at discrediting him. He argues that automobile manufacturers, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), and the Supreme Court have cleared the use of E20 fuel, so claims against it lack factual basis. […]

Economy National

Rupee Slumps To Lifetime Low Amid US Tariff Pressure

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

The Indian rupee dropped to a record low of around ₹88.44 per U.S. dollar on September 11, 2025, extending losses under pressure from U.S. tariffs on Indian goods. Tariff Concerns Fueling The Drop Investors are uneasy over Washington’s newly imposed tariffs, which have raised concerns about India’s export competitiveness and trade balance. These tariff actions […]

South India State News

Bengaluru To Face 60-Hour Water Shutdown From Sept 15

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has announced a 60-hour water supply cut across Bengaluru from September 15 to 17, 2025. The disruption will begin at 1:00 AM on September 15 in areas served by Cauvery Stage V. Areas under Cauvery Stages I to IV will also be affected by the shutdown from […]

South India State News

Thiruma Alleges BJP Behind Sengottaiyan Move

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan has accused the BJP of backing AIADMK leader K. A. Sengottaiyan’s call to reinstate expelled members. He said this was an attempt by BJP to weaken AIADMK and possibly absorb it. Context Sengottaiyan had been removed from his party positions by AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami. The reinstatement push came […]

National

India Rebukes Pakistan Over ‘Dump Truck’ Metaphor At UN

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

At the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, India rejected Pakistan’s criticism, calling its own “dump truck” metaphor “inadvertently apt.” Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi said Pakistan “continues to deposit recycled falsehoods and stale propaganda” before the forum. References To Terrorism Tyagi recalled recent attacks like Pahalgam, Uri, Pathankot, and Pulwama, which he said

National

Congress Calls Modi’s Praise For Bhagwat ‘Desperate Bid’

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

On Mohan Bhagwat’s 75th birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi published an article praising him as a “living example of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” and for his leadership since 2009. Modi also called Bhagwat’s tenure one of transformation for the RSS. Congress Response The Congress party, led by Jairam Ramesh, criticized Modi’s tribute as “over-the-top.” It called the […]