International

Jaishankar Sees Trump Victory as Opportunity for India in Supply Chains

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2024

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking to business leaders in Sydney, noted that Donald Trump’s re-election presents an opportunity for India to benefit from the accelerated reordering of global supply chains. He emphasized that this shift could positively impact India’s manufacturing sector, allowing the country to capture investments seeking alternatives

International

Singapore Emerges as India’s Largest Foreign Portfolio Investor

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2024

The Singapore government has solidified its position as India’s largest foreign portfolio investor (FPI), with its sovereign fund’s holdings in the Indian market now standing at approximately Rs 2.69 lakh crore. This valuation surpasses the combined holdings of Norway’s Norges Bank and the US-based Capital Group, according to data from Prime Database for the quarter […]

International

Kamala Harris Concedes Election, Promises to Fight On for Justice

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2024

In a heartfelt concession speech at Howard University, her alma mater, US Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged her defeat in the presidential election to Donald Trump. Greeted with chants of “Kamala, Kamala!” from her supporters, Harris expressed her acceptance of the results but vowed to keep fighting for the values that fueled her campaign. Harris […]

International

Trump Clinches Second Term in Tight US Election Race

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2024

Donald Trump has emerged victorious in the 2024 US Presidential Election, securing his return to the White House with a decisive win in several key swing states. With 270 electoral votes, Trump reached the majority threshold, while his rival Kamala Harris garnered 224 votes, as reported by US media. This marks Trump as only the […]

International

Exit Polls Indicate Tight US Election 2024 Race; Trump Holds Edge

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2024

Exit polls from the 2024 US presidential election indicate a close contest between Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, with Trump maintaining a slim lead in crucial battleground states. Trump has reportedly taken over 20 traditionally red states, building momentum and boosting the US Dollar and global stocks. As of now, Trump […]

International

Jaishankar Criticizes Canada in Australia Over Extremist Activities

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2024

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar sharply criticized Canada during a joint press briefing with his Australian counterpart, Penny Wong, in Canberra on Tuesday. His remarks came in response to recent extremist violence outside the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, Ontario, where pro-Khalistan elements disrupted a consular event organized by the Indian Consulate and

International

Deadly Indonesia Volcano Eruption Destroys Homes, Kills Nine

By BPN News Desk November 4, 2024

A devastating volcanic eruption on Indonesia’s remote island of Flores has claimed at least nine lives and destroyed numerous homes, according to Indonesia’s Disaster Management Agency. The eruption, originating from Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, intensified on Monday, prompting authorities to raise the danger level and widen the exclusion zone surrounding the volcano.

International

Canadian MP Slams Trudeau Govt as Hindu Temple in Brampton Targeted

By BPN News Desk November 4, 2024

In a strong rebuke of recent violence targeting Hindu Canadians, Canadian Member of Parliament Kevin Vuong on Monday condemned the incident outside the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, accusing the government of failing to protect Hindus in the country. The attack, allegedly involving pro-Khalistani elements, occurred near a consular camp organized by the Indian High […]

Asia International

Jaishankar on India-China Disengagement: “Some Progress, Possibility for Future Steps”

By BPN News Desk November 4, 2024

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has acknowledged “some progress” in the India-China disengagement process along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, describing the development as “welcome” and expressing hope that it could pave the way for further steps. His remarks come after the Indian government confirmed that verification

International

US Election: Poll Shows Harris Leading Trump in Iowa, Sparks ‘Fake Poll’ Claims

By BPN News Desk November 4, 2024

A recent poll by the Des Moines Register has shown Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump in Iowa by a narrow margin of 47 percent to 44 percent among likely voters, a surprising result as the US election approaches its final stretch. Trump, however, dismissed the poll’s findings, calling it “fake” and […]