India Signs Record Tejas Jet Deal With HAL

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

Defence National

The Indian government has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure 97 Tejas Mk-1A fighter jets. The deal is valued at ₹62,370 crore, making it the largest procurement for a domestic aircraft to date. Jet Mix And Deliveries The order includes 68 single-seat fighters

Business

Trump To Approve TikTok Deal Thursday

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

President Donald Trump is expected to sign off on a deal for TikTok on Thursday, a White House source has confirmed. The move comes after months of negotiation over the app’s ownership and operations in the U.S. Divestment And National Security The deal is expected to involve divestment of TikTok’s U.S. operations from its Chinese […]

International

Trump Says TikTok Deal Approved, China Visit Next Year

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

President Donald Trump said that a deal involving TikTok has been “approved” following a recent phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He indicated that this agreement would allow TikTok to continue operating in the US under new terms. China Visit Planned Trump also announced that he plans to visit China in early 2026. Before […]

International

Trump Says TikTok Deal Reached, Will Talk to Xi

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said a framework agreement has been reached with China regarding TikTok’s operations in America. He added that he will speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday to finalise the deal. Talks & Key Details Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that the framework was part of trade negotiations conducted recently in […]

National

India-US Trade Talks Described as “Positive and Forward-Looking”

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

India and the United States have held fresh trade discussions described by both sides as positive and forward-looking. These talks come in the wake of the US imposing a 50% tariff on certain Indian goods due to concerns over India’s purchase of Russian oil. Meetings were held in New Delhi with senior negotiators from both […]

International

Trump Says TikTok Deal Framework Reached

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

US President Donald Trump said a framework agreement has been reached with China over the future of TikTok. He announced that he will speak to Chinese President Xi Jinping this Friday to finalise the deal. What Is Known So Far Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that the two countries have made progress in trade talks […]

International

US, China Close to Resolution on TikTok

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The United States and China are nearing a deal over the TikTok issue, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed during trade talks in Madrid on 15 September 2025. The discussions also addressed wider trade and security concerns. Progress on Agreement Bessent said that most technical aspects of the TikTok agreement have been resolved. However, China still […]

International

Trump Hot-Mic: “Putin Wants to Make a Deal for Me”

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump was caught in an unexpected hot-mic moment during a high-level meeting at the White House. Just before formal talks began, Trump leaned towards French President Emmanuel Macron and whispered, “I think he [Putin] wants to make a deal for me… as crazy as it sounds.” The remark quickly drew attention as […]

International

Trump Says Putin Is Ready to Make a Ukraine Deal

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism that Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to negotiating a peace agreement over the war in Ukraine ahead of their summit in Alaska. Deal Prospects Speaking during a radio interview, Trump said he believes Putin has been persuaded — partly by sanctions pressure — to pursue a deal. Although […]

National

India Pauses $3.6 B Boeing Jet Purchase Amid Price Surge

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

India has put on hold its plan to purchase six additional Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft in a deal valued at $3.6 billion. The original agreement, cleared in 2021, was pegged at $2.42 billion. However, a combination of supply chain disruptions, inflation, and newly imposed U.S. tariffs has pushed the cost higher, prompting the Ministry […]