National

India Can Secure Oil Even if Russian Imports Halted

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2025

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has asserted that India is fully capable of meeting its energy needs even if Russian oil imports are cut off due to possible Western sanctions. Addressing concerns raised over potential secondary sanctions, Puri said India has prepared well by building a diverse and flexible sourcing strategy. Supply Diversification at […]

International

US Nears Trade Deal With India Before August Tariffs

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

The United States and India are reportedly close to finalising a bilateral trade agreement ahead of the August 1 deadline set by President Donald Trump for the implementation of new tariffs. Negotiators from India’s Commerce Ministry are currently in Washington to hold final-stage discussions, with both sides aiming to resolve key differences in time to […]

International

India Advises Against Non‑Essential Travel To Iran

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

India has issued an advisory asking its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran due to rising tensions in the Middle East. The advisory was released by the Indian Embassy in Tehran on July 16 following recent military escalations involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. Citizens have been urged to remain cautious and reconsider […]

International

NATO chief warns India, China, Brazil on sanctions

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has issued a sharp warning to India, China, and Brazil, stating that they could face up to 100% secondary sanctions if they continue their trade relationship with Russia. The message was delivered during his visit to Washington, where he met US senators and discussed coordinated pressure tactics to isolate Russia economically […]

International

India–US Trade Deal on Lines of Indonesia Pact

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that trade discussions with India are progressing and are being shaped along similar lines to the recently announced US–Indonesia trade agreement. The Indonesia deal includes tariff cuts, major purchases of US energy and agricultural goods, and the acquisition of American aircraft. Trump indicated that India is “working along

Science Space & Astronomy

Shubhanshu Shukla Lifts India’s Space Dreams

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a 39-year-old Indian Air Force officer and experimental test pilot, has returned safely from space after becoming the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS). He was part of the private Axiom-4 mission, which lasted 19 days, including 18 days aboard the ISS. The mission concluded on July 15, […]

Automobile Electric Vehicles

Tesla Launches Model Y In India At ₹60 Lakh

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Tesla has officially launched its first electric vehicle in India, the Model Y, with prices starting at ₹59.9 lakh for the Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) version and ₹67.9 lakh for the Long-Range RWD model. The announcement was made alongside the opening of Tesla’s first Indian showroom located at Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai. High Import Duties Affect […]

Cricket Sports

England Defeat India By 22 Runs At Lord’s

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

England defeated India by 22 runs in a closely fought third Test match at Lord’s, taking a 2–1 lead in the five-match series. The match ended on Day 5, with India falling short while chasing a target of 193 runs. Jadeja Leads Resistance India’s hopes were kept alive by Ravindra Jadeja, who remained unbeaten on […]

International

India Gears Up as US Tariffs Boost Exports

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

India is set to benefit from higher U.S. import duties on countries like China, Canada, and Mexico, says NITI Aayog. A recent report shows that in 22 of the top 30 product categories, India’s goods are now more competitive in the U.S. market due to tariff differences—covering sectors like chemicals, textiles, electronics, seafood, and pharmaceuticals. […]

Cricket Sports

Washington Sundar Confident of India’s Win at Lord’s

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

India all-rounder Washington Sundar expressed strong confidence ahead of day five at Lord’s, believing India’s chase of 193 will be successful thanks to the depth in their batting lineup. After a career‑best spell of 4 for 22 on day four to bowl England out for 192, Sundar said that having “solid batters in the dressing […]