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So What’s Stopping Modi from Telling Trump to Shove It?

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has just slammed a 25% tariff on Indian exports, publicly chastised India for refusing to drop Russian oil imports, and ridiculed New Delhi with a sly remark about ceasefires. On paper, this is the sort of provocation that would usually trigger a fiery response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, especially considering […]

Economy National

India to Be Third-Largest Economy, Says Piyush Goyal

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal firmly dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remark labeling India a “dead economy.” Speaking in Parliament, Goyal asserted that India has moved from being among the “Fragile Five” economies to becoming the world’s fastest-growing major economy. He added that India, currently ranked fifth, is on track to become the

International

Trump: Tariffs Make America “Great and Rich Again”

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended his sweeping tariff strategy, claiming it has revitalized the American economy. In a social media post, he stated, “Tariffs are making America GREAT & RICH Again,” and added, “One year ago, America was a dead country. Now it is the hottest country anywhere in the world.” Tariffs Target […]

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Backs Trump’s “Dead Economy” Remark

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remark describing India as a “dead economy.” Speaking to reporters, Gandhi said, “Yes, he is right. Everybody knows the Indian economy is dead—everybody except Prime Minister Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.” Gandhi Points to Policy Failures […]

International

Trump Labels India and Russia “Dead Economies”

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump, in a social media post on July 31, called India and Russia “dead economies,” intensifying tensions following his announcement of new tariffs on Indian imports. Trump wrote, “I don’t care what India does with Russia. They can take their dead economies down together, for all I care.” Accuses India of Unfair […]

International

India-UK FTA Likely to Boost Trade by $25.5 Billion

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

The proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom could increase annual bilateral trade by as much as $25.5 billion, according to a British High Commission official. The statement comes amid ongoing negotiations between the two nations, which have completed 14 rounds of talks since January 2022. Sectors Set to Benefit If […]

National

Terrorist Hideouts Razed in 22 Min: PM Modi

By BPN News Desk July 21, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the Monsoon Session of Parliament with a powerful address, declaring that nine terrorist hideouts were destroyed within just 22 minutes during Operation Sindoor. He hailed the operation as a symbol of India’s growing strategic capabilities and praised the Armed Forces for their precision and use of indigenous defence technology. Modi

International

Japan Votes in Upper House During Ishiba’s Tough Test

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2025

Japan began voting today in a crucial upper house election that could determine the political future of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. The election will fill half of the 248 seats in the upper chamber and is widely seen as a referendum on the ruling coalition’s handling of the economy and immigration. The coalition of Ishiba’s […]

International

UK Inflation Hits 18-Month High at 3.6%

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

The United Kingdom’s consumer price inflation surged to 3.6% in June, marking the highest level recorded in the past 18 months. The jump from May’s 3.4% reading has caught policymakers off guard and is fueling concerns about the cost of living under the newly elected Labour government led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The inflation […]

Economy National

RBI May Cut Rates As Inflation Drops To Six-Year Low

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has indicated that additional interest rate cuts may be considered if current economic trends continue. This follows the release of June inflation data showing a sharp decline to 2.1%, the lowest level in over six years. The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee is expected to closely monitor both inflation […]