India, Philippines Seal Strategic Partnership

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

International

Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr arrived in New Delhi on August 4, 2025, for a five-day state visit. The trip marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and the Philippines. He was formally welcomed at Rashtrapati Bhavan and later held talks with Prime Minister

International

Russia Slams U.S. Tariffs, Calls It “Neocolonial Agenda”

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

Russia has sharply criticized the United States after recent tariff threats were issued against India over its continued purchase of Russian oil. The Russian Foreign Ministry described the move as part of a “neocolonial agenda,” accusing Washington of trying to dominate international trade through coercion and intimidation. Trump Warns of Higher Duties on Indian Goods […]

Defence National

Indian Army Recalls U.S. Arms Supply to Pakistan

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

On August 5, 2025, the Indian Army’s Eastern Command shared a historic reminder that the United States had supplied over $2 billion worth of military equipment to Pakistan between 1954 and 1971. The message came through a social media post featuring a 1971 newspaper clipping under the banner “This Day That Year – 05 Aug […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Keep Your Tariffs, Clown. India Keeps Its Spine

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

When Donald Trump tweeted his outrage over India’s Russian oil imports, it wasn’t just a foreign policy position—it was a tantrum. A full-blown, playground-level meltdown. You’d think the man found out India replaced him with a more stable supplier of spray tan. Instead, all India did was buy oil for its citizens at a reasonable […]

Cricket Sports

India’s Six-Run Win Ties Classic Test Series

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

India levelled the five-match Test series against England 2–2 after a thrilling six-run win in the fifth and final Test at The Oval. On the last day, England needed just 35 runs with four wickets remaining, but India’s pace attack led by Mohammad Siraj turned the game around in dramatic fashion. Siraj’s Five-Wicket Haul Seals […]

National

India Rejects Trump’s Remarks on Russian Oil Trade

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

The Indian government has strongly rejected recent remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who accused India of purchasing large quantities of Russian oil, refining it, and selling it in the global market, including possibly to the United States. Trump also threatened to impose higher tariffs on Indian exports if this continued. Government Calls Trump’s […]

International

Trump Accuses India of Reselling Russian Oil, Warns of Tariffs

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

United States President Donald Trump has accused India of buying large volumes of crude oil from Russia and reselling it in international markets at a profit. Speaking at a campaign-style event, Trump suggested that the practice was undermining global sanctions on Russia and declared he would consider raising tariffs on Indian goods if the issue […]

National

Centre Urges Exporters to Build Indian Brands Amid Tariff Blow

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

In response to the United States’ decision to impose a 25% tariff on Indian exports under President Donald Trump’s revised trade stance, the Indian government is now pushing exporters to focus on creating and promoting homegrown brands. The call was made during high-level consultations between top officials from the Ministry of Commerce and industry

Cricket Sports

Morkel Praises Siraj as India’s Natural Leader

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

India’s pace bowling coach has praised Mohammed Siraj for emerging as a “natural leader” during the five-Test series against England. Siraj’s consistent performances and silent determination were seen as key drivers behind India’s intensity throughout the series. Siraj Tops Wicket Charts for India Siraj led India’s bowling attack with 20 wickets across the five Tests. […]

International

India Stands Firm on Russian Oil Amid Trump Pressure

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made it clear that India will continue importing oil from Russia despite mounting pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has recently imposed new tariffs on Indian goods. India Unmoved by Tariff Threats According to officials, India has not issued any directive to halt Russian oil purchases. While some state-run […]