National

US and India Agree Trade Deal as Tariffs Lowered to 18%, Trump Says

By BPN News Desk February 3, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday, February 2, 2026 that the United States and India have reached a trade deal aimed at reducing longstanding trade tensions. The agreement was announced after a call between Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and described as a move to strengthen economic ties. Tariff Changes and Trade […]

Op-Eds Opinion

India Cannot Match China’s Money but Can Control Regional Security

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

India today is at an inflection point in its foreign policy, and the Union Budget numbers only make that clearer. Every year, debates erupt about why India’s foreign aid is so modest when China is pouring billions into ports, roads and power plants across South Asia and the Indian Ocean. As someone who watches these […]

National

India Rejects Pakistan’s Claims on Balochistan Violence

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

India has rejected Pakistan’s allegations that it was involved in attacks in Balochistan, calling the claims “frivolous” and without evidence. The Indian government said Islamabad’s accusations are an attempt to deflect attention from domestic issues and do not reflect facts. Pakistan’s Allegations and India’s Response Pakistan’s foreign office had accused India of

International

Trump Says India Will Buy Oil From Venezuela

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that India will purchase crude oil from Venezuela instead of Iran, indicating a potential shift in India’s energy sourcing under U.S. policy preferences. Trump made the remarks while speaking about sanctions and oil trade arrangements involving Iran and Venezuela. Iran Oil Imports Already Halted India had been a major […]

Cricket Sports

India U19 Beat Pakistan by 58 Runs in U19 World Cup

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

India’s Under-19 team registered a comprehensive 58-run victory over Pakistan in the Super Six stage of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Batting first, India were bowled out for 252 in 49.5 overs, recovering well after losing early wickets. The innings was anchored by Uday Saharan, who scored a composed half-century, […]

International

India, US Trade Deal Nearing Closure: Goyal

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on January 31, 2026 that India and the United States are moving towards closure on a comprehensive trade agreement. He said negotiators from both countries are working to resolve outstanding issues ahead of a possible conclusion of talks. Focus on Market Access and Tariffs Goyal highlighted that discussions […]

International

India Backs Palestinians, Welcomes Gaza Peace Plan

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 31, 2026 reiterated India’s continued support for the people of Palestine during talks with a delegation of Arab foreign ministers and the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States. The meeting took place in New Delhi on the sidelines of the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Support for Peace […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From Buyer to Builder: How India’s Defence Ties with Israel Are Quietly Reshaping Make in India

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

For decades, India’s defence relationships followed a familiar pattern. India identified a capability gap, a foreign supplier filled it, and the relationship largely ended with delivery and maintenance contracts. Israel was no exception. What has changed quietly, but fundamentally, is that India and Israel are no longer operating in a simple buyer-seller framework. The

International

India, Venezuela Leaders Agree to Deepen Ties

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by phone on Friday with Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, and both leaders agreed to expand and deepen bilateral relations in the coming years. They described a shared vision to take India–Venezuela ties to new heights. Focus on Cooperation Areas Modi and Rodríguez discussed strengthening cooperation in a range of […]

Op-Eds Opinion

The Quietest Policy Success of the Modi Era: Not Growth, But Survival Planning

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

India recently crossed a major financial milestone. Its foreign exchange reserves went past $700 billion. This should have been big news, but it barely caused a ripple. There were no speeches, no celebrations, and no political chest-thumping. That silence itself tells an important story. India’s most important economic achievement today is not fast growth or […]