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Protests as India’s New Veto Power: Why the Noise Bends the Judiciary and Government

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

Protests have become the new “veto power” in India. If you can mobilize a few thousand loud, persistent protestors, you can often stall or kill a policy — regardless of whether it benefits the larger public. So yes, it’s easy to organise protests in India — but it’s even easier for the system to surrender […]

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Peter Navarro: Soros’s Unexpected Gift to Trumpism

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

Donald Trump has built his brand on railing against “globalist billionaires” like George Soros. Yet the irony is striking: one of the chief architects of his economic nationalism, Peter Navarro, owes his rise to the influence of Soros’s financial network. Today, this unlikely paradox has turned its focus on India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. […]

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U.S. to Review 55M Visas, 5M Held by Indians

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

The United States has begun a sweeping review of 55 million active visas issued worldwide. Officials say the exercise is aimed at verifying compliance with immigration laws, visa conditions, and national security standards. The review will cover multiple categories, including tourist, student, work, and business visas. Indian Nationals Most Affected Out of the 55 million

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Peter Navarro Blasts India Over Russian Oil Tariff Stance

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

U.S. trade adviser Peter Navarro launched a strong attack on India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. Speaking to reporters, he called India the “Maharaja of tariffs” and accused New Delhi of running a “profiteering scheme” at the cost of global stability. Navarro made it clear that Washington would go ahead with its planned punitive tariffs […]

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China Accuses Some in India of Undermining One-China Policy

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

China on August 21, 2025, accused “certain individuals in India” of trying to undermine its sovereignty over Taiwan. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters in Beijing that such remarks were “contrary to facts” and could harm bilateral ties. She said Taiwan was an inseparable part of China and that its future could only be […]

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India, Russia Strengthen Trade and Energy Ties

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow to review bilateral cooperation. Both sides agreed to boost economic and energy ties, underlining the importance of their relationship at a time of shifting global dynamics. Energy Cooperation Expands Energy formed a central part of the discussion. Lavrov noted the success

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Jaishankar Questions U.S. Tariffs Over Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said he was “perplexed” by the U.S. decision to impose tariffs on India for continuing oil imports from Russia. He stressed that China remains the largest importer of Russian oil and the European Union is the biggest buyer of Russian LNG, while India’s share is far smaller. He also reminded […]

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Jaishankar Meets Putin in Moscow Amid US Tariff Pressure

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin during his three-day visit to Moscow. The talks came after his meeting with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, where both sides discussed strengthening bilateral ties. The visit is seen as crucial as India faces economic pressure from heavy U.S. tariffs linked to […]

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Haley Urges U.S. to Mend India Ties to Counter China

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has warned that weakening ties with India would be a “strategic disaster” for the United States. She urged the Trump administration to reset relations with New Delhi and treat India as a valued democratic partner instead of allowing friction to deepen. Concerns Over Tariff Policies Her […]

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India Flags Rising Trade Deficit with Russia

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has raised concern over India’s widening trade deficit with Russia during his visit to Moscow. Speaking at the 26th India–Russia Intergovernmental Commission meeting, he said that while bilateral trade has expanded rapidly, the imbalance has become unsustainable. Trade Growth and Deficit Figures Bilateral trade has grown from $13