International

India-US Talks Deepen On ASEAN Sidelines

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

On the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met to discuss broad regional and global developments, as well as their bilateral relationship. The two officials held the meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Monday. Key Dialogue According to […]

International

“Not At India’s Expense”: Marco Rubio On US-Pakistan Ties

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, stated that Washington’s efforts to strengthen its ties with Pakistan will not weaken its historic partnership with India. He reiterated that the U.S.-India relationship is “deep, historic and important” and must not suffer because of new engagements with Islamabad. Context Of Evolving Regional Ties Rubio’s remarks come amid […]

Expert Opinions Opinion

How a Dead Operative in Bangladesh Redrew Modi’s Travel Map – Explained

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

The sudden death of an American officer in a Dhaka hotel room could have been written off as a tragic footnote. Instead, it has become the thread tying together Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unusual diplomatic behavior over the past two months. From an oddly private car ride with Vladimir Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation […]

Cricket Sports

Rohit Sharma Admits Challenge Despite Big Win

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

During the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli led India national cricket team to a convincing nine-wicket victory over Australia national cricket team. Rohit scored a brilliant 121* and Kohli contributed a solid 74, anchoring the chase after India bowled out the hosts for 236. The result marked a […]

International

Pakistan would lose any conventional war with India

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

John Kiriakou, a former officer of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), has stated that Pakistan would lose any conventional war against India and urged Islamabad to recognise that initiating war would bring no benefit. He underscored that his remarks refer specifically to non-nuclear, conventional conflict. Geopolitical implications Kiriakou’s assessment reflects the

National

“Why Single Out India?” Goyal Challenges Western Oil Sanction Bias

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has questioned the selective approach of Western nations towards sanctions on Russian oil, asking why India is being singled out. Speaking at a session in Berlin, Goyal pointed out that while European countries, including Germany and the UK, have reportedly secured exemptions from U.S. sanctions on Russian energy, […]

Cricket Sports

Rohit Sharma Sets New Record With Century Vs Australia

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

India sealed a dominant nine-wicket win over Australia in the third men’s ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground, with Rohit Sharma smashing an unbeaten 121 to claim his 33rd ODI century. This milestone allowed him to surpass Virat Kohli’s previous tally and move closer to the all-time list. The Indian chase was rapid and efficient, […]

Defence National

India to Conduct Major Tri-Services Exercise ‘Ex Trishul’

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

The Exercise Trishul, a large-scale tri-services military drill, is slated to begin from October 30 and run through November 10, involving the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, in the strategically sensitive western frontier and coastal zones of India. The exercise will test integrated operations in multi-domain warfare including amphibious landings,

International

India, US Near Breakthrough In Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Both India and the United States are reportedly very close to finalising a bilateral trade deal, a senior government official said on Friday in New Delhi. Sources indicate that most key issues have been resolved, and a draft agreement could be announced soon. Government’s Stand On Negotiations The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated […]

International

India Accuses Pakistan Of Grave Rights Violations At UNSC

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

In a session of the United Nations Security Council, India strongly criticised Pakistan for what it described as “grave and ongoing human rights violations” in areas of Jammu and Kashmir under Islamabad’s control. India’s Statement At The UN India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, said that Pakistan treats fundamental rights as an alien […]