International

India And Russia Expand Arctic And Nuclear Cooperation

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

India and Russia have agreed to deepen cooperation in the Arctic region and in civil nuclear energy as part of their latest annual summit. Both governments said the partnership will support long-term connectivity, energy security and strategic trade. Arctic Shipping And Maritime Links The agreement includes greater collaboration on Arctic shipping routes, polar water

International

Russia Assures Uninterrupted Oil Supply To India

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

Russia has promised that oil shipments to India will continue without disruption, even as international pressure grows over energy trade with Moscow. President Vladimir Putin conveyed the assurance during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying Russia remains a dependable energy partner for India. Commitment Despite Global Pressure The pledge comes at a time

International

India And Russia Expand Trade In National Currencies

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

India and Russia have agreed to continue working on a framework that encourages the use of national currencies for bilateral trade. The understanding was reached during the latest summit between the two countries, which focused on economic cooperation, trade and energy. Reducing Dollar Dependence Both sides said that increasing transactions in rupees and rubles would […]

International

India And Russia Reaffirm Cooperation Against Terrorism

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin said that India and Russia continue to stand together in the fight against terrorism. The comments were made during their bilateral summit in New Delhi, where both leaders highlighted long-standing cooperation on security issues. Leaders Emphasise Shared Approach Modi said that the two countries have

National

India Says It Is On Side Of Peace Ahead Of Putin Meet

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that India is “not neutral” on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and stands firmly “on the side of peace.” The comments were made ahead of his summit meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, signalling India’s support for diplomatic and peaceful solutions rather than military escalation. Focus On Dialogue And Diplomacy Modi […]

International

India Skips UNGA Vote On Ukrainian Children Resolution

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution calling for the return of Ukrainian children who were allegedly transferred or deported during the ongoing conflict. While a majority of member states supported the motion, India chose to abstain from the vote. The resolution urged for the children to be reunited with their families and for […]

National

India Russia Deepen Defence Ties During Putin Visit

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to New Delhi focused heavily on strengthening defence cooperation. The discussions highlighted India’s long-standing partnership with Russia in military technology, joint production, and the supply of advanced weapon systems. Officials said both sides agreed that defence ties remain a core pillar of bilateral relations

Economy National

Fitch Raises India’s FY26 Growth Outlook To 7.4%

By BPN News Desk December 4, 2025

Fitch Ratings has revised India’s FY26 growth forecast upward to 7.4 percent, an increase from its earlier estimate of 6.9 percent. The agency cited strong private consumption, improved demand conditions and the positive impact of ongoing GST reforms as key reasons for the upgrade. Growth Expected To Moderate In FY27 Fitch projects that India’s growth […]

Cricket Sports

KL Rahul Reflects On India’s Shock Defeat

By BPN News Desk December 4, 2025

India captain KL Rahul said he was “kicking himself” after the team failed to defend 358 against South Africa in the second ODI. Speaking after the match, he admitted that losing the toss and the heavy dew in the second innings proved decisive, making it extremely difficult for bowlers to control the wet ball. Rahul […]

International

India Rejects Pakistan’s Claim on Sri Lanka Aid-Flight Delay

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

India on Tuesday firmly dismissed Pakistan’s allegation that New Delhi delayed granting overflight permission to an aircraft carrying humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) termed the accusation “ridiculous” and clarified that the clearance was given the same day the request was received. India’s Clarification According to the MEA, Pakistan