International

India-US Nears Major Tariff Reduction Deal – Report

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2025

India and the United States are close to finalising a long-pending trade agreement that would lower U.S. tariffs on Indian imports to 15 %-16 %, according to a report by Mint. Currently, some U.S. duties on Indian goods reportedly stand near 50 %. Key Trade Areas The proposed deal is expected to focus on energy […]

National

India’s exports to US fall nearly 12 % as non-US markets surge

By Arun D October 20, 2025

India’s merchandise exports to the United States fell 11.9 per cent year-on-year to about US $5.5 billion in September, according to rating agency CRISIL’s October report. In August, however, US-bound exports had grown around 7 per cent. Growth in non-US markets Shipments to non-US markets expanded 10.9 per cent in September, compared to 6.6 per […]

International

US Warns Hamas of Possible Attack on Gazan Civilians

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

The U.S. State Department has warned that it has credible intelligence suggesting Hamas may plan an attack on Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip. Officials described the threat as “a direct and grave violation” of the current ceasefire. Warning Without Details The U.S. did not release specifics on timing, targets, or method of the alleged […]

International

Trump Signs Order to Defend Qatar After Israeli Strike

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order pledging to guarantee Qatar’s security following an Israeli airstrike in Doha that killed six people, including a Qatari security officer. The order states that any armed attack on Qatar’s sovereignty, territory, or critical infrastructure will be treated as a threat to U.S. security and may trigger diplomatic, […]

International

Putin Proposes One-Year Extension to New START Treaty

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a one-year extension to the New START nuclear arms control treaty with the United States. The treaty, which sets limits on deployed strategic nuclear warheads and delivery systems, is set to expire on 5 February 2026. Conditions from Russia Putin stated that Russia will respect the warhead limits for […]

International

US Push for $350B Fund Risks Crisis in South Korea

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has warned that a U.S. demand for South Korea to invest US $350 billion in a joint fund could destabilise the nation’s economy. He said such a commitment, without safeguards, risks triggering a financial crisis similar to past economic shocks. What the Demand Involves The demand is linked to trade […]

International

Marco Rubio Calls India “Critical” Partner After Jaishankar Meeting

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said India is of “critical importance” to the United States following his meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New York. He underlined India’s significance in areas such as trade, defence, energy, pharmaceuticals, and critical minerals. Topics Discussed During the talks, the two leaders discussed bilateral trade

International

India, US Agree Not to Demand Software Source Code

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

India and the United States have reached an understanding in trade talks that neither side will demand source code or algorithms from companies as a condition for market access. The move is designed to safeguard intellectual property and ease regulatory concerns in the technology sector. Digital Trade Focus This agreement is part of broader discussions […]

International

South Korea Warns US Demands May Spark Financial Crisis

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has warned that U.S. investment demands in ongoing trade talks could spark a financial crisis similar to the 1997 Asian meltdown. He cautioned that without financial safeguards, such commitments would put the nation at severe risk. What the Deal Involves In July 2025, Seoul and Washington reached a verbal understanding: […]

Op-Eds Opinion

H-1B Under Siege: Trump’s $100,000 Gamble and Why India Still Holds the Cards

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

The U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred global debate, this time with a proclamation that slaps a massive $100,000 fee on every new H-1B visa petition filed for workers outside the United States. The order, which came into effect on September 21, 2025, is set to last for 12 months but can be […]