International

US Sanctions 8 Indians, 10 Firms Over Iran Oil

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on eight Indian nationals and ten Indian companies for alleged involvement in Iran’s oil trade. The move is part of a broader sweep targeting individuals and entities globally linked to Iran’s petroleum exports. Details of the Sanctions According to U.S. authorities, the Indian individuals and firms were acting—directly or indirectly—in […]

International

North Korea Unveils ‘Strongest’ Missile at Parade

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

North Korea held a large military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of its ruling Workers’ Party, during which leader Kim Jong Un unveiled a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) named Hwasong-20, described by state media as the country’s “strongest nuclear strategic weapon system.” Parade and Missile Debut The Hwasong-20 was displayed mounted on an […]

National

Akhilesh Yadav’s Facebook Page Restored After Suspension

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

The official Facebook account of Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav was suspended late Friday but has since been restored, according to Meta. Suspension Sparks Row The temporary block triggered sharp reactions from SP leaders, who accused the ruling BJP of attempting to silence opposition voices. They alleged the move was politically motivated and an […]

International

Trump Plans Middle East Visit After Gaza Deal

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to travel to the Middle East following the tentative ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. He mentioned possible visits to Israel and Egypt to attend key events tied to the peace pact. Announcement of Travel At the White House, Trump said the hostages would likely be released by Monday […]

National

PM Modi Launches ₹42,000 Cr Projects in Agriculture

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation for multiple projects in the agriculture and allied sectors worth over ₹42,000 crore. Major Schemes Unveiled Two flagship schemes were launched: PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana with an outlay of ₹24,000 crore, and the Mission for Atmanirbharta in Pulses with ₹11,440 crore. The former […]

National

MEA Denies Role in Press Meet Excluding Women

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has rejected involvement in a press conference by Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi held in New Delhi on Friday, which notably barred women journalists from attending. MEA Clarification The MEA stated that it had no role in organizing or controlling the media interaction conducted at the Afghan Embassy. […]

Business

ED Arrests Reliance Power CFO in Fake BG Case

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday arrested Ashok Kumar Pal, the Chief Financial Officer of Reliance Power, for his alleged role in a ₹68.2 crore fake bank guarantee scheme tied to a Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) tender. Details of the Allegation ED officials allege that Pal orchestrated the submission of a bogus bank […]

Op-Eds Opinion

The Nobel Prize for Neediness: And the Winner Is… Donald J. Trump

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

The Nobel Peace Prize went to Venezuela’s María Corina Machado, who risked her life fighting dictatorship and gave her people hope. Meanwhile, Donald J. Trump, the sitting President of the United States, was left sulking like a dethroned pageant queen who just learned the crown won’t be his. For months, Trump begged, bragged, and blustered […]

International

Trump Administration Begins Layoffs of Federal Workers

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

The Trump administration has initiated the process of laying off federal employees amid a continuing government shutdown, with thousands of positions targeted. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) confirmed that “substantial” reductions in force (RIFs) have begun across multiple federal agencies. Officials informed a court filing that more than 4,000 positions were

International

Trump Pushes to Expel Spain from NATO

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that Spain should be expelled from NATO over its refusal to increase defense spending to the level Trump demands. Criticism Over Spain’s Defense Spending During a meeting with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Trump called Spain a “laggard” in meeting military expenditure commitments. He urged European leaders to pressure