Pakistan would lose any conventional war with India

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

International

John Kiriakou, a former officer of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), has stated that Pakistan would lose any conventional war against India and urged Islamabad to recognise that initiating war would bring no benefit. He underscored that his remarks refer specifically to non-nuclear,

National

“Why Single Out India?” Goyal Challenges Western Oil Sanction Bias

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has questioned the selective approach of Western nations towards sanctions on Russian oil, asking why India is being singled out. Speaking at a session in Berlin, Goyal pointed out that while European countries, including Germany and the UK, have reportedly secured exemptions from U.S. sanctions on Russian energy, […]

Cricket Sports

Rohit Sharma Sets New Record With Century Vs Australia

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

India sealed a dominant nine-wicket win over Australia in the third men’s ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground, with Rohit Sharma smashing an unbeaten 121 to claim his 33rd ODI century. This milestone allowed him to surpass Virat Kohli’s previous tally and move closer to the all-time list. The Indian chase was rapid and efficient, […]

Defence National

India to Conduct Major Tri-Services Exercise ‘Ex Trishul’

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

The Exercise Trishul, a large-scale tri-services military drill, is slated to begin from October 30 and run through November 10, involving the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, in the strategically sensitive western frontier and coastal zones of India. The exercise will test integrated operations in multi-domain warfare including amphibious landings,

International

India, US Near Breakthrough In Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Both India and the United States are reportedly very close to finalising a bilateral trade deal, a senior government official said on Friday in New Delhi. Sources indicate that most key issues have been resolved, and a draft agreement could be announced soon. Government’s Stand On Negotiations The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated […]

International

India Accuses Pakistan Of Grave Rights Violations At UNSC

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

In a session of the United Nations Security Council, India strongly criticised Pakistan for what it described as “grave and ongoing human rights violations” in areas of Jammu and Kashmir under Islamabad’s control. India’s Statement At The UN India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, said that Pakistan treats fundamental rights as an alien […]

National

India Will Not Rush Into Trade Deals – Piyush Goyal

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has made it clear that India will not enter into trade agreements in haste. His remarks come amid ongoing negotiations with the United States and the European Union. Emphasis on National Interest Speaking at the Berlin Global Dialogue, Goyal said trade pacts must be based on trust and long-term […]

Technology Telecom

Starlink to Set Up Nine Gateway Stations in India

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

Elon Musk’s satellite internet company Starlink is moving closer to launching its services in India, with plans to establish nine gateway earth stations across the country. Proposed sites include major cities such as Mumbai, Noida, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Lucknow. Spectrum Request and Capacity Starlink has sought spectrum capacity of 600 gigabits per second over

East India State News

Tejashwi Yadav Named CM Face by INDIA Bloc

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2025

The INDIA Bloc alliance officially named Tejashwi Yadav, leader of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), as its Chief Ministerial candidate for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The declaration came during a joint press conference in Patna, which was addressed by senior alliance representatives. Deputy CM Picks Alongside Yadav’s selection, the alliance named Mukesh Sahani, head

Environment

India Rises To 9th Globally In Forest Area

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2025

India has climbed to the ninth position in the world in terms of total forest area, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization’s Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025. The country previously held the tenth spot. Net Gain In Forests India continues to register the third-highest annual net gain in forest area globally, showing consistent progress […]