International

Brazil’s Lula Calls for Joint BRICS Response to US Tariffs

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has urged BRICS nations to formulate a coordinated response to the recent tariff hikes imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking during a press interaction in Brasília, Lula stated that unilateral tariff actions targeting countries like India and China demand collective resistance from emerging economies. The remarks

National

PM Modi Says India Prepared to Protect Farmers’ Interests

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured that India is ready to safeguard the interests of its farmers and economy following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of an additional 25% tariff on Indian agricultural exports. The Prime Minister made the statement while addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing that India is prepared to handle […]

National

Rahul Gandhi Slams Trump Tariff, Questions PM Modi

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has sharply criticised U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% additional tariff on Indian imports, calling it an “attempt to blackmail India.” Gandhi’s remarks came during a media interaction on Wednesday, where he also accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of failing to stand up to U.S. pressure. Trump’s fresh tariff […]

National

PM Modi to Visit China for SCO Summit from Aug 31

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Tianjin, China, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit from August 31 to September 1, 2025. This marks Modi’s first visit to China since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, which had strained India-China relations. Bilateral and Regional Agenda During the summit, Modi is likely to engage […]

National

Debate on Operation Sindoor Backfired on Opposition – PM Modi

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Opposition’s demand for a debate on Operation Sindoor ended up damaging their own credibility. According to Modi, instead of gaining political ground, the Opposition lost public trust by appearing unsupportive of the armed forces. Operation Sindoor: National Security vs Politics Operation Sindoor was launched following

International

Lula Snubs Trump, Says He’ll Call Modi Instead

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump recently said that Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva could call him any time to discuss trade issues. However, Lula firmly declined the offer, stating he had no intention of contacting Trump, adding that the American leader “does not want to talk.” BRICS Leaders Take Priority In a sharp diplomatic […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Keep Your Tariffs, Clown. India Keeps Its Spine

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

When Donald Trump tweeted his outrage over India’s Russian oil imports, it wasn’t just a foreign policy position—it was a tantrum. A full-blown, playground-level meltdown. You’d think the man found out India replaced him with a more stable supplier of spray tan. Instead, all India did was buy oil for its citizens at a reasonable […]

National

PM Modi Chairs NDA Parliamentary Meet Ahead of Key Polls

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a key meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) parliamentary party on August 5, 2025, during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. This marked the first full in-person meeting of the NDA alliance in this session, which has seen repeated disruptions due to opposition protests. Vice President Election on the […]

Defence National

PM Modi Warns Pakistan of Swift Response With BrahMos

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a strong warning to Pakistan during his address in Varanasi, declaring that any future act of terrorism would be met with powerful retaliation using BrahMos missiles manufactured in Uttar Pradesh. He said that even the mention of the missile’s name makes Pakistan uneasy. BrahMos Missiles to Be Made in Lucknow […]

National

PM Modi Welcomes Omar Abdullah at Statue of Unity

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during his visit to the Statue of Unity in Gujarat. Modi described Abdullah’s visit as a meaningful gesture symbolizing national unity and shared values. Strengthening Regional and National Ties Omar Abdullah, currently on a two-day visit to Gujarat, made a stop at […]