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US Proposes Ending 60-Day H-1B Grace Period

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2026

US authorities have proposed eliminating the discretionary 60-day grace period that allows H-1B and several other employment-based visa holders to remain in the United States temporarily after losing their jobs. H-1B Workers Could Lose 60-Day Grace Period Under current rules, eligible workers who lose employment can generally receive up to 60 consecutive days, or until

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PM Modi, Merz Discuss Expanding India-Germany Ties

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have discussed expanding the India-Germany strategic partnership across trade, technology, defence, clean energy and skilled mobility during a telephone conversation between the two leaders. Modi and Merz Review India-Germany Partnership The conversation comes as India and Germany mark 75 years of diplomatic

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PM Modi Expects ‘Meaningful’ Talks at BRICS Summit

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed confidence that the BRICS Summit in New Delhi will produce positive and meaningful discussions on major global issues, as leaders from the expanded grouping arrive in India for the two-day meeting beginning Saturday. Modi Highlights Global Welfare Ahead of BRICS Summit Ahead of the summit, Modi invoked a Sanskrit […]

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Piyush Goyal Pushes for Greater Intra-BRICS Trade

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2026

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has called for deeper trade integration among BRICS members, urging countries to open their markets, simplify regulations and improve the movement of goods as the expanded grouping strengthens its role in global commerce. India an Important Pillar of Intra-BRICS Trade Addressing the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, […]

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EAM Jaishankar Flags Global Volatility at BRICS 2026

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has warned that volatility, uncertainty and complexity are increasingly defining the global political and economic environment, as BRICS leaders and officials gather in New Delhi amid wars, energy disruptions and shifting economic relationships. Jaishankar Says Global Order Is Under Churn Addressing the BRICS gathering, Jaishankar

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US Lawmakers Seek Sanctions on 3 India-Based Firms

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2026

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged the Trump administration to impose restrictions on three India-based companies accused of involvement in hacking campaigns targeting thousands of Americans, businesses and legal professionals. US Lawmakers Target Three India-Based Cyber Firms Democratic Senators Ron Wyden and Sheldon Whitehouse and Republican Representative Pat

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Five Dead, Over 80 Missing in Philippines Ferry Fire

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2026

At least five people have died and more than 80 remain missing after a passenger ferry caught fire off Palawan in the western Philippines, triggering a major search-and-rescue operation near the popular tourist destination of Coron. MV June Aster Catches Fire Near Coron The MV June Aster was travelling from Manila to Coron when the […]

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Trump Pledges $5,000 Payout if Republicans Win

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2026

US President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every adult American citizen if Republicans retain control of both the House of Representatives and Senate in November’s midterm elections, unveiling what he called a “Trump dividend”. Trump Links $5,000 Dividend to Republican Victory Speaking at the Republican Party’s midterm convention in Dallas, Trump said […]

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Pakistan Says Mecca Pact Could Activate Over Houthis

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2026

Pakistan has warned that continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia could trigger the recently signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, as fighting in Yemen spills deeper into the wider Middle East conflict. Pakistan Warns Mecca Defence Pact Could Be Activated Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the agreement could become operational

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Iran Strike Damages US Warplanes at Jordan Base

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2026

Several US military aircraft were damaged in an Iranian attack on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, including an A-10 Thunderbolt that suffered severe wing damage and around eight F-15 fighter jets that were lightly damaged according to reports. Iranian Strike Damages US Aircraft in Jordan The attack targeted the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base […]