Op-Eds Opinion

UAE-India–Russia Axis and Eurasian Trade Power

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

From trade routes to power routes, geopolitics has quietly entered a new phase. Control over logistics, energy flows, ports, finance hubs, and settlement systems now shapes influence as much as armies or alliances once did. In this context, the possibility of a UAE–India–Russia axis is not about symbolism or ideological alignment. It is about how […]

International

UN Chief Cites India-EU Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2026

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has pointed to the India-European Union trade agreement as an example of how global cooperation can support a multipolar world order. He said no single country or narrow group of powers can address today’s global challenges on their own. Call for Multipolar Cooperation Guterres stressed that power is becoming more distributed […]

National

Piyush Goyal Hails India-EU Free Trade Agreement

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a long-pending free trade agreement, with Piyush Goyal calling it a major milestone for India’s global trade strategy. Goyal said the agreement reflects India’s growing economic strength and its ability to negotiate on equal terms with major global blocs. Goyal on India’s Trade Gains The commerce […]

Op-Eds Opinion

JD Vance and Peter Navarro Are Blocking the India–US Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk January 27, 2026

The release of a secretly recorded audio of Ted Cruz speaking candidly to private donors has pulled back the curtain on why the much discussed India–US trade agreement has failed to move forward. What the recording reveals is not a breakdown in negotiations with India, but deep ideological fractures inside the Trump administration itself. The […]

Op-Eds Opinion

India–EU Free Trade Agreement Explained: What Exactly Was Given and What Was Gained

By BPN News Desk January 27, 2026

India and the European Union formally concluded a long-negotiated Free Trade Agreement today, ending years of stalled talks and signalling a major shift in India’s trade posture with advanced economies. Branded by leaders as historic, the deal is significant not because of political optics but because of its sheer economic scale. It links two large […]

National

India, EU Sign ‘Mother of All’ Free Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk January 27, 2026

India and the European Union have formally signed a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement, ending nearly two decades of negotiations. Leaders from both sides described the pact as the “mother of all trade deals”, highlighting its scale and economic significance. Key Features of the Agreement The agreement provides for phased reduction and elimination of tariffs on […]

International

US Official Slams EU Over India Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk January 27, 2026

A senior US administration official criticised the European Union for signing a trade deal with India while the United States and India continue their own trade discussions. The official said the US has “made bigger sacrifices” — including imposing high tariffs on Indian imports linked to energy policy — yet Europe moved ahead quickly with […]

International

India, EU Close In on Long-Pending Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk January 27, 2026

India and the European Union are nearing an agreement on a comprehensive free trade pact after years of stalled negotiations. Officials involved in the discussions said talks have progressed significantly, with both sides narrowing differences on key economic sectors. Focus on Telecoms and Finance The proposed agreement is expected to include greater market access and […]

National

EU Chief Says “Successful India” Makes World More Stable

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that a “successful India” makes the world “more stable, prosperous and secure”, a remark made during her India visit as New Delhi and the European Union prepare for summit-level talks. In a public message after attending India’s Republic Day celebrations, von der Leyen described her participation as […]

International

Canada Rules Out Free Trade Deal With China

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has ruled out pursuing a free trade agreement with China, saying such a move is not under consideration by his government. His remarks come amid renewed trade tensions after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of imposing steep tariffs on Canadian exports if Ottawa moved closer to a trade pact with […]