International

U.S. Affirms India Remains a Strategic Partner

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

The United States has reaffirmed that India remains a vital strategic partner, even amid rising tensions over trade. The U.S. State Department emphasized its commitment to maintaining “full and frank dialogue” with India, focusing on resolving disagreements constructively. Trade Tensions Spark Dialogue Recent U.S. tariffs on Indian goods—linked to India’s continued

National

India Pauses $3.6 B Boeing Jet Purchase Amid Price Surge

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

India has put on hold its plan to purchase six additional Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft in a deal valued at $3.6 billion. The original agreement, cleared in 2021, was pegged at $2.42 billion. However, a combination of supply chain disruptions, inflation, and newly imposed U.S. tariffs has pushed the cost higher, prompting the Ministry […]

National

Tharoor Urges 50% Tariff on US Goods if Duties Remain

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has suggested that India should respond firmly if the United States does not withdraw its recently increased tariffs on Indian goods. He proposed that India raise its average tariff rate—currently around 17%—to 50% to match the U.S. move, but only if Washington fails to reverse its decision after the 21-day […]

Business

Apple to Invest $100 Billion in US Manufacturing: Trump

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Apple will invest an additional $100 billion in domestic manufacturing facilities over the next five years. The announcement was made during a campaign speech, where Trump emphasized that the investment is part of his effort to bring back American jobs and reduce dependency on foreign supply chains. According […]

Business Industry

Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Foreign-Made Chips

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on computer chips made outside the United States if chip manufacturers do not shift production to American soil. The statement marks a significant escalation in his push to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the U.S., as part of his broader economic agenda ahead […]

International

Pakistan Army Chief Visits US for Second Time in Two Months

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir has arrived in the United States for his second official visit in less than two months. The back-to-back visits have sparked fresh speculation about ongoing strategic and security discussions between the two countries, particularly in the context of regional developments. Sources indicate that General Munir is expected […]

Business

Nvidia Urges US to Ease Chip Curbs on China

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Nvidia Appeals to US Over China Chip Export Curbs Says ‘No Such Thing as a Good Blacklist’ in Global Tech Nvidia has issued a strong message directed at both the Chinese government and the Biden administration, urging cooperation over confrontation in the global chip trade. The statement comes amid tightening U.S. restrictions on advanced semiconductor […]

Defence National

Indian Army Recalls U.S. Arms Supply to Pakistan

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

On August 5, 2025, the Indian Army’s Eastern Command shared a historic reminder that the United States had supplied over $2 billion worth of military equipment to Pakistan between 1954 and 1971. The message came through a social media post featuring a 1971 newspaper clipping under the banner “This Day That Year – 05 Aug […]

International

U.S. Visa Bonds Up to $15,000 for Select Tourists

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

The U.S. government has announced a new pilot program that will require some business and tourist visa applicants to post a refundable bond of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000. The program is scheduled to begin on August 20, 2025, and will run for one year. The move is aimed at curbing visa overstays and will apply […]

National

Centre Urges Exporters to Build Indian Brands Amid Tariff Blow

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

In response to the United States’ decision to impose a 25% tariff on Indian exports under President Donald Trump’s revised trade stance, the Indian government is now pushing exporters to focus on creating and promoting homegrown brands. The call was made during high-level consultations between top officials from the Ministry of Commerce and industry