National

PM Modi Begins Historic Visit to Argentina to Boost Strategic Ties

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Buenos Aires on Friday evening for a landmark two-day official visit, the first standalone bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister to Argentina in 57 years. This visit marks a turning point in India–Argentina relations, setting the stage for deepened cooperation across energy, defense, trade, and strategic affairs. […]

National

Goyal: National Interest Will Decide U.S. Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

India has made it clear that it will not allow external deadlines to dictate the course of its trade negotiations with the United States. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has reaffirmed that any deal must serve the nation’s core interests, especially protecting farmers, maintaining tariff advantages, and ensuring long-term economic gains, regardless of the July 9 […]

Defence

China Provided Live Inputs to Pakistan During Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

Indian Army’s Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Capability Development & Sustenance), Lt Gen Rahul R Singh, has revealed that during Operation Sindoor, China passed real-time intelligence to Pakistan regarding India’s critical deployment vectors. Singh discussed this at a FICCI forum in New Delhi on July 4, stating Pakistan gained situational awareness of India’s troop and

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Sends HDFC CEO to Bombay HC in Lilavati Case

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

The Supreme Court has refused to intervene in a plea filed by HDFC Bank CEO and Managing Director Sashidhar Jagdishan, who had approached the apex court seeking to quash an FIR lodged by the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust. Instead, the court directed him to pursue the matter before the Bombay High Court, which is […]

Economy National

Rupee Weakens as US Jobs Data Boosts Dollar Strength

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

The Indian rupee is expected to open weaker at the start of the week following a stronger-than-expected US jobs report for June. The data has provided rare positive momentum for the dollar, pushing US treasury yields higher and pressuring emerging market currencies. The rupee, which last closed at ₹85.31 against the dollar, is forecast to […]

Defence National

China Shared Live Intel With Pakistan During Op Sindoor confirms Indian Army’s Deputy Chief

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

At a security conclave hosted by FICCI, Lieutenant General Rahul R Singh, Deputy Chief of the Indian Army (Capability Development & Sustenance), made a bombshell revelation regarding the 2025 Operation Sindoor. Singh stated that China provided real-time intelligence to Pakistan on Indian troop movements and operational “vectors” during the cross-border engagement,

National Politics

Disruptions in Parliament ‘Significantly Reduced,’ Says Speaker Birla

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has asserted that parliamentary disruptions have “significantly reduced” in recent sessions, reflecting a more disciplined and mature legislative environment. Speaking at a national conference of Urban Local Body (ULB) chairpersons in Manesar, Haryana, Birla praised the evolving decorum of the 18th Lok Sabha and called for similar democratic

Law & Order National

SC Collegium Recommends 33 Judges for Six High Courts in Major Push

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

In a significant move aimed at strengthening the judiciary, the Supreme Court collegium has recommended the appointment of 33 judges to six High Courts across the country. This latest round of proposals is part of an ongoing effort to fill judicial vacancies and address long-standing concerns about bench strength and pendency of cases. Addressing Judicial […]

National Politics

Pune Court Upholds Rahul Gandhi’s Right Against Self-Incrimination

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

A Pune court has ruled in favor of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, stating that he cannot be compelled to produce a book he cited when making remarks about Veer Savarkar. The decision comes in response to a defamation complaint filed by Satyaki Savarkar, the grand‑nephew of VD Savarkar, in relation to a speech Gandhi delivered […]

National

UK’s F‑35B Fighter Grounded in Kerala to Be Dismantled and Airlifted

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

A British Royal Navy F‑35B Lightning II fighter jet, stranded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala since June 14, has been declared beyond on-site repair. The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the aircraft will be dismantled and transported back to the UK via military cargo aircraft for full repairs, bringing to an end […]