International

India–US Trade Deal on Lines of Indonesia Pact

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that trade discussions with India are progressing and are being shaped along similar lines to the recently announced US–Indonesia trade agreement. The Indonesia deal includes tariff cuts, major purchases of US energy and agricultural goods, and the acquisition of American aircraft. Trump indicated that India is “working along

Science Space & Astronomy

Shubhanshu Shukla Lifts India’s Space Dreams

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a 39-year-old Indian Air Force officer and experimental test pilot, has returned safely from space after becoming the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS). He was part of the private Axiom-4 mission, which lasted 19 days, including 18 days aboard the ISS. The mission concluded on July 15, […]

Automobile Electric Vehicles

Tesla Launches Model Y In India At ₹60 Lakh

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Tesla has officially launched its first electric vehicle in India, the Model Y, with prices starting at ₹59.9 lakh for the Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) version and ₹67.9 lakh for the Long-Range RWD model. The announcement was made alongside the opening of Tesla’s first Indian showroom located at Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai. High Import Duties Affect […]

Cricket Sports

England Defeat India By 22 Runs At Lord’s

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

England defeated India by 22 runs in a closely fought third Test match at Lord’s, taking a 2–1 lead in the five-match series. The match ended on Day 5, with India falling short while chasing a target of 193 runs. Jadeja Leads Resistance India’s hopes were kept alive by Ravindra Jadeja, who remained unbeaten on […]

International

India Gears Up as US Tariffs Boost Exports

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

India is set to benefit from higher U.S. import duties on countries like China, Canada, and Mexico, says NITI Aayog. A recent report shows that in 22 of the top 30 product categories, India’s goods are now more competitive in the U.S. market due to tariff differences—covering sectors like chemicals, textiles, electronics, seafood, and pharmaceuticals. […]

Cricket Sports

Washington Sundar Confident of India’s Win at Lord’s

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

India all-rounder Washington Sundar expressed strong confidence ahead of day five at Lord’s, believing India’s chase of 193 will be successful thanks to the depth in their batting lineup. After a career‑best spell of 4 for 22 on day four to bowl England out for 192, Sundar said that having “solid batters in the dressing […]

Law & Order National

Justice Kant Says Countries with Poor Records Criticise India

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

Supreme Court judge Surya Kant, who will soon become India’s Chief Justice, has highlighted that some countries with strict immigration laws and histories of excessive force often criticise India’s human rights record. Speaking in Sweden, he called this stance “paradoxical” and urged for more self-reflection in global discussions on rights. India’s Strong Human Rights

Automobile Electric Vehicles

Tesla to Launch in India with Mumbai Showroom

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

Tesla will officially enter the Indian market with the opening of its first showroom, called the Tesla Experience Centre, in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) on July 15. The move marks a major milestone in India’s electric vehicle landscape, with the company preparing to showcase its globally popular Model Y SUV. Five Model Y SUVs […]

Cricket Sports

Rahul Becomes Second Indian with Two Tons at Lord’s

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

In a historic moment at Lord’s, India’s opener KL Rahul has become only the second Indian batsman, after Dilip Vengsarkar, to score multiple Test centuries at the prestigious venue. He achieved this milestone during the third Test against England on Day 3. Rahul’s Classy Century Anchors Innings Rahul built on his overnight score to reach […]

International

India Nears Interim Trade Deal with US Tariffs Below 20%

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

India and the US are reportedly close to finalising an interim trade deal that could cap US tariffs on Indian goods below 20%, offering New Delhi a more favourable position compared to other Asian nations facing higher duties. The deal aims to delay or avoid sweeping reciprocal tariffs set to take effect on August 1. […]