Terror Hideout Busted in Poonch After Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

Defence National

In a high-stakes counter-terrorism operation, Indian security forces uncovered a militant hideout in the Surankote area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, just days after the horrific massacre in Pahalgam. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, personnel from the Indian Army and Jammu and

National

India Orders Nationwide Civil Defence Drills Amid Rising Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

In response to escalating security threats following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian government has ordered several states to conduct coordinated civil defence mock drills on May 7. The directive, issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), is part of a broader preparedness strategy to enhance civilian response in the event of a hostile […]

National

India Intensifies Crackdown on Pakistani Imports via Third Countries

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, India has heightened its vigilance against indirect imports from Pakistan. Despite a direct trade ban, approximately $500 million worth of Pakistani goods—such as fruits, dry dates, textiles, soda ash, rock salt, and leather items—are reportedly being repackaged and relabeled in countries like the […]

National

India Cuts Off Water Flow to Pakistan from Chenab Dam

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

In a bold move signaling a shift in strategic posture, India has stopped the flow of water from the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River into Pakistan. The decision comes shortly after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 Indian civilians were killed. The attack, widely […]

National Politics

Ajay Rai’s Symbolic Rafale Protest Triggers Political Firestorm

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

Congress leader and Uttar Pradesh party chief Ajay Rai has stirred controversy by holding up a toy Rafale fighter jet decorated with ‘nimbu-mirchi’ — lemon and chillies — a traditional Indian talisman. The visual stunt, carried out during a press conference, was a pointed jab at the Modi government’s inaction following the April 22 Pahalgam […]

Business Trade

India’s Russian Oil Imports Hit 9-Month High in April

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

India’s crude oil imports from Russia climbed to a nine-month high in April 2025, hitting 1.92 million barrels per day (bpd). This marks a 2.1% increase from March levels and pushed Russia’s share of India’s total crude imports to 39.3%, up from 35.7% the previous month. The latest data reflects a continued strategic reliance on […]

International

India Extends $200M Defence Credit to Angola, Deepens Strategic Ties

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

India has extended a $200 million defence credit line to Angola in a move aimed at boosting strategic cooperation and deepening bilateral ties. The announcement came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging bilateral talks with Angolan President João Lourenço in New Delhi. The two leaders discussed expanding engagement in multiple sectors including defence,

International

Anti-Hindu Parade in Toronto Sparks Outrage, Tests Carney

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

An anti-Hindu parade held in Toronto has triggered sharp backlash across communities, putting Canada’s newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney under immediate pressure. The controversial demonstration took place near the Malton Gurdwara, shortly after Carney’s Liberal Party secured a federal election victory. The timing and content of the event have raised questions about

International

640 Journalists Targeted Under Yunus-Led Bangladesh Government

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

At least 640 journalists have been targeted in Bangladesh during the first eight months of the interim government led by Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, according to a report released on World Press Freedom Day. The findings point to an alarming pattern of systematic suppression of media freedoms in the country. Breakdown of the Crackdown […]

International

UNSC Holds Closed-Door Talks on India-Pakistan Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is holding closed-door consultations today, May 5, 2025, to address escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the recent Pahalgam terror attack. The meeting was convened at Pakistan’s request, citing concerns over regional stability and security. Background: The Pahalgam Attack and Its Aftermath On April 22,