National

India Seeks “Win-Win” Trade Deal with U.S.

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

India is holding detailed trade discussions with the United States, with officials stressing the goal of finding a “win-win situation” for both countries. The talks come in the backdrop of heightened tensions caused by recent tariff measures imposed by Washington on Indian goods. Tariff-Free Exports Highlight Despite the frictions, around 45% of Indian exports to […]

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America’s Tariff Roulette: Bailouts for Billionaires, Debt for Everyone Else

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

“While we are going broke, we are going broke slowly.” That wasn’t a late-night comedian taking a jab at Washington. It was David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, warning in sober financial language what most Americans already feel in their wallets: the United States is drowning in debt, and the government […]

International

Trump, Xi Meeting On Track In South Korea

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

The United States has confirmed that President Donald Trump is still scheduled to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea later this month. The statement comes even as trade frictions escalate between the two countries. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said staff-level discussions have helped ease tensions, and further talks will continue alongside the IMF–World […]

International

India, US to Restart Trade Talks This Week

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

India and the United States will resume trade negotiations this week, after a pause in August. The pause followed the U.S. imposing tariffs up to 50 % on Indian exports in response to India’s continued hydrocarbon imports from Russia. Focus Areas New Delhi has pledged to boost energy and gas imports from the U.S., aiming […]

International

Trump Reiterates India-Pakistan Truce Claims

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again repeated his claim that he personally brokered a truce between India and Pakistan during the May 2025 conflict. Speaking at a rally, Trump said he resolved the crisis in “just 24 hours” by threatening to impose 100 %, 150 % and even 200 % tariffs on both countries. […]

International

U.S. Lawmakers Urge Trump to End Tariffs on India

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2025

A group of 19 members of the U.S. Congress has appealed to President Donald Trump to roll back recently imposed tariffs on Indian exports. Lawmakers warned that the steep hikes—some duties reaching 50%—are damaging trade ties and straining the strategic partnership between the two countries. Lawmakers’ Concerns The letter, led by Deborah Ross and Ro […]

National

EAM Jaishankar Warns of Tariff Volatility

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar cautioned on Monday that global trade “calculations are being overturned” by rampant tariff volatility, pointing specifically to recent U.S. policy shifts. He stressed that India must be bold, saying it needs to “de-risk our exposures … and yet take risks when necessary.” Tariff Volatility and Its Impact Jaishankar remarked that […]

International

Jaishankar criticises US tariffs on India

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2025

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has called recent U.S. tariff measures on Indian goods “unfair,” especially those linked to India’s oil imports from Russia. He urged the United States to respect India’s “red lines” during ongoing trade talks. Tariff Dispute and India’s Stance The Trump administration imposed additional tariffs on Indian exports, citing New

Economy National

India’s Economy “Resilient,” FM Says Amid U.S. Tariff Pressure

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on October 3, 2025, said that despite the 50 % U.S. tariffs on Indian goods, the Indian economy remains strong enough to absorb external shocks. She was speaking at the Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi. Domestic Anchors Against Global Risks Sitharaman stressed that India’s strength lies in domestic consumption […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Approval Ratings Tell the Story: Trump Has Never Been Weaker

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

For Donald Trump, the numbers have always been the story. From the crowd sizes he boasts about to the stock market ticks he claims as personal victories, metrics are central to the image of strength he cultivates. But this month, one set of numbers cuts through all the bluster: his approval rating. According to the […]