International

India Seeks U.S. Approval For Iranian Oil Imports

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2025

Indian officials have asked the U.S. administration to allow New Delhi to import crude oil from Iran and Venezuela as a compensation for scaling down its purchases of Russian oil. The request was presented during meetings held in Washington during the 80th UN General Assembly. Reason Behind The Plea India argued that simultaneously cutting off […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Su-57 and India: Why Sensor Fusion Will Matter More Than Stealth

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

The announcement that India may consider the Russian Su-57E has reignited debates that sound eerily familiar: is this jet a true fifth-generation stealth platform, or a compromised machine wrapped in exaggerated claims? The arguments usually collapse into two extremes. On one hand, Su-57 is hailed as a wonder weapon that will tilt the balance against […]

Cricket Sports

Jadeja Named India’s Vice-Captain For West Indies Tests

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

India’s cricket board has named Ravindra Jadeja as the vice-captain for the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies. This decision follows the exclusion of regular vice-captain Rishabh Pant, who is sidelined with a foot injury. Squad Composition The 15-member squad remains largely unchanged from recent outings. Shubman Gill will lead the side as […]

Cricket Sports

India Beat Bangladesh by 41 Runs, Reach Final

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

India secured their place in the Asia Cup 2025 final with a convincing 41-run victory over Bangladesh in the Super Four clash. Chasing a target of 169, Bangladesh collapsed to 127 all out in 19.3 overs, as India’s bowlers maintained firm control throughout the innings. Batting Brilliance from Sharma India’s innings was powered by opener […]

International

Ukraine President Zelenskyy Says India ‘Mostly With Us’

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

At the UN, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he believes India is “mostly with us” in Ukraine’s struggle. He acknowledged disagreements over energy but expressed hope that India would eventually shift its stance. Energy Tensions Remain Zelenskyy pointed to India’s ongoing oil purchases from Russia as a sticking point. He said those “questions with energy” […]

International

Marco Rubio Says US May ‘Fix’ Tariffs Over Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration may adjust the extra 25 % tariffs imposed on Indian imports in response to India’s purchase of Russian oil. He added that this is something they “hope we can fix.” Criticism of European Energy Deals Rubio criticized European countries for continuing to import large quantities […]

Cricket Sports

Bangladesh Coach Warns: “Every Team Can Beat India”

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

Ahead of their Asia Cup Super Fours match against India, Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons issued a warning: no team should be feared, including India. Simmons said outcomes in cricket are decided on match day, not by reputation. Confidence in Team’s Fitness and Form Simmons praised his squad’s preparation and fitness, particularly for handling back-to-back […]

Op-Eds Opinion

The Su-57 is More Than a Fighter — It’s a Classroom for AMCA

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

India’s Air Force is at a critical juncture. The backbone of its current fighter fleet — Jaguars, MiG-29s, and Mirage-2000s — is ageing fast. Rafale has plugged some of the gaps, while the Su-30MKI continues to be the workhorse. But one truth is unavoidable: India has no stealth fighter capability today, and AMCA, its indigenous […]

International

Marco Rubio Calls India “Critical” Partner After Jaishankar Meeting

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said India is of “critical importance” to the United States following his meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New York. He underlined India’s significance in areas such as trade, defence, energy, pharmaceuticals, and critical minerals. Topics Discussed During the talks, the two leaders discussed bilateral trade

Defence National

India Must Raise Defence Budget to 2.5-3% of GDP: Rajesh Kumar Singh

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has said that India’s current defence spending, which is about 2% of GDP, needs to be raised to 2.5-3%. He stressed that the increase is vital to meet modern security challenges and technological demands. Plans for Annual Capital Outlay Singh noted that the government plans to allocate USD $25–30 billion […]