Ex-Pentagon Official Says Trump “Deserves” Nobel For India-Russia Ties

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

International

Former Pentagon adviser Michael Rubin said that Donald J. Trump deserves a Nobel Prize for contributing to the growing closeness between India and Russia. The comment came just after the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India, which has renewed focus on strategic ties between the

International

India Condemns Western Envoys’ Op-Ed on Russia

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

The government of India has reacted strongly to a joint opinion piece published by the envoys of the United Kingdom, France and Germany criticising Russia ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to New Delhi. Officials at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the article as “very unusual” and declared the public criticism […]

International

Ukraine Reaffirms Commitment To Diplomacy, Says Zelenskyy

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine has “never wanted this war” and reaffirmed that the country remains committed to a diplomatic path. He added that recent developments have “reinvigorated diplomacy,” calling the renewed engagement a positive step toward ending the conflict. Focus On Effective Peace Measures Zelenskyy stressed that any peace initiative

National

PM Modi Begins Two-Day Bhutan Visit

By BPN News Desk November 11, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday began a two-day official visit to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, scheduled from November 11 to 12, 2025. The visit aims to strengthen the close friendship and strategic cooperation between India and Bhutan. Visit Agenda During his visit, Modi will attend the 70th birthday celebrations of Bhutan’s former monarch, […]

International

Bangladesh Slams Rajnath Singh’s Remarks on Yunus

By BPN News Desk November 10, 2025

The government of Bangladesh voiced strong objections after India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh advised Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to “watch his words,” describing the comments as “incorrect and unhelpful” to diplomatic relations. Minister’s Warning During an interview to Network18, Rajnath Singh stated that India “does not seek tense relations with

National Politics

Congress Probes Govt Over Trump-India-Pakistan Claims

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

The Indian National Congress has strongly criticised the Narendra Modi-led government, citing recent remarks by Donald Trump about his alleged role in mediating a cease-fire between India and Pakistan. Congress leaders point out that the former U.S. President has repeated this claim 58 times, and they argue that Prime Minister Modi and his Cabinet should […]

International

Taliban To Appoint First Diplomat In Delhi This Month

By BPN News Desk November 3, 2025

The Taliban government has decided to appoint its first diplomat to India later this month, marking a significant step in bilateral engagement between the two neighbours. The diplomat will be based in New Delhi, and a second diplomat might follow in late December or early January, according to discussions between the two sides. What This Means […]

International

Russia, US And Ukraine ‘Close’ To Diplomatic Solution

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

A special envoy of Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia, the United States and Ukraine are moving closer to a diplomatic settlement of the ongoing conflict, though no concrete terms have been disclosed. The envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, Russia’s special representative for investment and economic cooperation, made the statement during a visit to Washington. […]

International

PM Extends Birthday Wishes to Israeli Counterpart

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

India’s Prime Minister extended warm birthday wishes today to his Israeli counterpart and thanked him for his Diwali greetings, reaffirming the strong bilateral friendship between the two countries. Prime Minister posted on social media: “Thank you, my dear friend, for your warm Diwali greetings. I also extend my heartiest wishes on your birthday. Wishing you […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Peace Requires Diplomats, Not Dramatists: Why Zelensky Must Tone Down the Theatrics

By BPN News Desk September 27, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent warning to Russia — “end war or find bomb shelters” — sounded less like the words of a wartime statesman and more like a line lifted from a Hollywood script. It was a reminder that Zelenskyy, once an actor and comedian, still leans heavily on his background in performance to […]