National

Jaishankar Begins Six-Day Visit to France, Luxembourg

By BPN News Desk January 5, 2026

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has begun a six-day official visit to France and Luxembourg, aimed at strengthening India’s bilateral engagement with key European partners. The visit comes at a time when India is expanding diplomatic, economic, and strategic cooperation with Europe amid shifting global geopolitical dynamics. High-Level Talks in France During his

National

Jaishankar Urges Students to Grow at Home, Engage Abroad

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed students at an event at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, where he spoke about India’s approach to development and foreign engagement. He emphasised that India’s rise on the global stage must be anchored in strong domestic growth, institutional capacity, and self-confidence. According to him, nations that are secure

International

US Recalls Around 30 Envoys in ‘America First’ Push

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

The United States has ordered the recall of nearly 30 ambassadors and senior diplomats from overseas postings as part of President Donald Trump’s push to align the country’s foreign service more closely with his “America First” policy. The move affects a mix of ambassadors and career foreign service officers who were serving as Washington’s top […]

National Politics

Shashi Tharoor Says India Can Persuade, Not Interfere in Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said that India cannot interfere in Bangladesh’s internal affairs but can use diplomatic channels to persuade Dhaka to protect minorities amid unrest in the neighbouring country. Tharoor’s comments came after reports of violent protests and the lynching of a Hindu youth in Bangladesh sparked concern in India. Comments on Lynching […]

National

PM Modi Begins Three-Nation Tour Starting With Jordan

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a three-nation official visit, beginning with Jordan, as part of India’s continued diplomatic engagement with West Asia. The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, enhancing strategic cooperation, and discussing regional and global developments with partner nations. In Jordan, the Prime Minister is scheduled to

International

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

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

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 two countries. What Rubin Said Rubin argued that […]

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