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Trump Says India Tariffs ‘Probably’ Pushed Putin to Summit

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that tariffs imposed on India may have contributed to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to meet, as the two leaders prepare for a high-stakes summit in Alaska. Tariffs as Diplomatic Leverage Speaking to a radio host, Trump remarked that secondary tariffs on India “essentially took them out of buying oil […]

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US Warns India of More Tariffs If Trump–Putin Talks Stall

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

The United States has warned that additional tariffs may be imposed on India if the upcoming Trump–Putin summit in Alaska fails to produce meaningful progress. Raising the Stakes The U.S. is reportedly preparing to escalate trade pressure, with the possibility of increasing tariffs on Indian goods unless the summit delivers a substantial diplomatic breakthrough. Officials

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S&P Upgrades India’s Sovereign Rating to BBB

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

Credit rating agency S&P Global has upgraded India’s long-term sovereign rating from BBB- to BBB, marking its first rating boost in 18 years. The outlook remains stable. Why the Upgrade S&P cited India’s strong economic resilience, sustained fiscal consolidation, and improvements in monetary policy credibility. The agency also highlighted infrastructure progress,

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Chinese Foreign Minister to Visit India on August 18

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to visit India next week for talks with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on August 18. These discussions fall under the Special Representative mechanism focused on resolving boundary issues and broader bilateral relations. Timing and Diplomatic Context The visit comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to […]

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India, China to Resume Direct Flights Soon

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

India and China are preparing to restart direct passenger flights as early as next month, marking the end of a five-year suspension that began during the COVID-19 pandemic and was prolonged by border tensions. Indian airlines such as Air India and IndiGo have been instructed to prepare for potential operations on short notice. An official […]

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US Reaffirms Ties with India, Pakistan; Claims Ceasefire Role

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

The U.S. State Department has reiterated that its ties with both India and Pakistan remain unchanged. Officials emphasized that Washington’s engagement with one country does not come at the expense of the other. The statement comes amid renewed focus on South Asian stability, with the U.S. making clear it seeks constructive relations with both New […]

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India Sends First Diesel Shipment to China Since 2021

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

A tanker loaded with nearly 496,000 barrels of ultra-low sulfur diesel sailed from the Vadinar refinery in India on July 18, destined for China. This marks the first such export to China since 2021, following a long lull in diesel shipments to that market. Sanctions Upending Trade The departure came just hours before the European […]

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Shehbaz Sharif Warns India: “Not a Drop” from Indus Treaty

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has warned that Pakistan will not allow even a single drop of water to be taken in violation of the Indus Waters Treaty. He declared that any such move by India would be met with a decisive response, calling it a direct challenge to Pakistan’s sovereignty. Rising Tensions Over Water Dispute […]

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India Added to UK’s “Deport Now, Appeal Later” Scheme

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

The UK government has expanded its “Deport Now, Appeal Later” policy to include India, bringing the total number of countries on the list to 23. Under this scheme, foreign nationals convicted of crimes in the UK can be deported immediately after sentencing—without remaining in the country during appeal proceedings. Appeals must be filed from their […]

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India, Kazakhstan Seek to Deepen Military Ties

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

India and Kazakhstan have held high-level defence consultations to strengthen military cooperation. A Kazakh delegation led by Lieutenant General Sultan Kamaletdinov, First Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of the General Staff, met with Indian defence leaders including Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, and Minister of