National

Jaishankar Calls for “Give and Take” in India‑US Trade Talks

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has indicated that India and the United States are close to finalizing a significant interim trade deal, but emphasized that flexibility and mutual compromise will be essential to seal the agreement. Addressing media in New York, Jaishankar said, “Obviously, my hope would be that we bring it to a successful […]

International

Israel Agrees to Conditions for 60‑Day Gaza Ceasefire, Trump Says

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

In a significant development, President Donald Trump confirmed that Israel has accepted specific conditions for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. This announcement signals a breakthrough in ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at halting hostilities and alleviating the humanitarian crisis in the region. Trump, addressing reporters at a recent event, reiterated that “Israel has

International

Trump to Host Netanyahu at White House on July 7 for Gaza Ceasefire Talks

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump will welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House on July 7, in a crucial meeting aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza and pressing for the release of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas. This visit, Netanyahu’s third since Trump assumed office in January, underscores the urgency and […]

International

Thailand PM Paetongtarn Suspended Over Leaked Call With Hun Sen

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

Thailand is in the throes of a fresh political crisis after Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended by the Constitutional Court over a leaked phone call with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen. The suspension follows a petition filed by 36 senators accusing her of ethical misconduct, with the court agreeing to examine whether her private […]

National

Jaishankar Rejects Trump’s Ceasefire Claim, Reasserts India’s Strategic Autonomy

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has categorically denied U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim of facilitating the ceasefire between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking in Washington ahead of the Quad ministerial meetings, Jaishankar made it clear that the ceasefire was a result of direct communication between New Delhi and

South India State News

DK Shivakumar Tells MLAs to Stay Silent Amid Power Rift in Karnataka

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

In a bid to control growing dissent and internal rifts within the Karnataka Congress, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has publicly urged his supporting MLAs to refrain from making any more statements in his favour. The move follows high-level party interventions aimed at quelling the leadership tussle between Shivakumar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Addressing the

South India State News

Telangana Announces ₹1 Lakh Relief for Families of Deceased Workers

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

In the aftermath of the Sigachi Industries pharmaceutical plant explosion in Telangana’s Sangareddy district, the state government has declared immediate financial assistance of ₹1 lakh to the families of each deceased worker. This step, described as an urgent interim measure, is aimed at providing short-term relief to families grappling with the sudden loss of their […]

National

India Aims to Convert Retired Coal Plants into Nuclear Power Stations

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

India is exploring the transformation of decommissioned coal-fired power plants into nuclear power stations as part of its long-term clean energy push. The scheme would leverage existing infrastructure—land, grid connections, water supply—at retired sites to expedite nuclear capacity expansion while slashing initial investment costs. The government is targeting a jump from

National

Rare Earths, Terror Fight Dominate PM Modi’s 5-Nation Tour

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s high-profile five-nation diplomatic tour has brought rare-earths cooperation and counterterrorism efforts to the forefront of India’s strategic agenda. The tour, which spans engagements in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and France before culminating in India, is being hailed as one of the most significant exercises in modern

Business Trade

US Farmers Warn of Risks if India Cuts Tariffs in Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

As talks continue toward a potential US‑India trade deal, American farm groups are cautioning that sweeping tariff cuts on US agricultural exports—such as wheat, pulses, dairy, and fresh fruits—could inflict severe harm on India’s domestic farming sector and food sovereignty. According to the US Farm Trade Risk Index (GTRI), the removal of India’s high tariffs—some […]