International

India Steps Up Tanker Bookings for Middle East Oil

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Indian oil refiners have sharply increased the chartering of crude oil tankers from the Middle East as they brace for potential disruptions in Russian oil supplies. With new U.S. sanctions on major Russian producers set to take effect on November 21, refiners are securing additional vessels for late November and December loading from Saudi Arabia, […]

National

India Among 7 Nations to Add 500 Million Urban Residents

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

A new UN DESA “World Urbanisation Prospects 2025” report projects that India, along with six other countries, will account for more than 500 million additional city residents between 2025 and 2050. The countries listed are India, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Bangladesh and Ethiopia. Together, they are expected to drive over […]

Defence National

US Approves Up to $93 Million Arms Sale to India

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

The United States has approved a potential arms sale to India worth about $93 million, which includes the purchase of the FGM‑148 Javelin anti-tank missile system and Excalibur M982A1 precision-guided artillery projectiles. The package comprises an estimated $45.7 million for the Javelin system and around $47.1 million for the Excalibur rounds. Components and Strategic

International

Pakistan Warns of Possible War With India

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the country “cannot rule out an all-out war” with India and claimed that Pakistan’s armed forces remain on “full alert.” He stated that Islamabad neither trusts New Delhi nor dismisses the possibility of hostile actions, including alleged cross-border strategies and regional destabilisation attempts. Background to

Football Sports

India Shocked 0-1 By Bangladesh In Football Qualifier

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2025

The India national football team were defeated 0-1 by the Bangladesh national football team in an AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualification Group C match played in Dhaka on 18 November 2025. Bangladesh’s Shekh Morsalin scored the lone goal in the 11th minute, securing Bangladesh’s first victory over India in 22 years. What It Means for […]

National

India to Submit Updated Climate Targets by December

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2025

India has announced that it will submit its revised climate action plans, known as its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2035, by December 2025, said Bhupender Yadav, India’s Environment Minister. He made this statement during the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil. India’s existing net-zero emissions target by 2070 remains unchanged. India Calls on

Education

India Remains Top Source of Students in US – Report

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

In the 2024-25 academic year, India continued to be the largest source of international students in the United States, with 363,019 Indian students enrolled in U.S. higher-education institutions, marking roughly 30.8% of all international students. China followed with 265,919 students, representing a decline from the previous year. Trends and Highlights Indian student

Cricket Sports

Gavaskar Critiques Selection & Domestic-Cricket Lapse After India’s Kolkata Defeat

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has issued strong criticism of the current Indian squad and management following the 30-run defeat against South Africa national cricket team in the first Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. He pointed out that many players are skipping regular domestic-cricket participation, which he believes undermines their readiness for pressure

International

India-Russia Finalising New Deals Ahead of Putin Visit

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

India and Russia are preparing to finalise several bilateral agreements, initiatives and projects as they gear up for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi in early December 2025. India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow focused on adding “more substance and texture” to […]

International

Iran Suspends Visa Waiver For Indian Nationals

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has suspended its visa-waiver facility for ordinary Indian passport holders, starting 22 November 2025. From that date, Indian nationals will need to obtain a visa before entering or transiting through Iran. Reasons Behind The Move The decision follows multiple reports of Indian citizens being lured to Iran […]