National

Congress Accuses BJP of Politicizing Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

  In a significant escalation of political tensions, the Indian National Congress has accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of politicizing Operation Sindoor, a military operation launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The Congress alleges that the BJP is leveraging the operation for electoral gains, thereby undermining the apolitical nature of

Science Space & Astronomy

Shubhanshu Shukla to Launch from Historic NASA Pad

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force is poised to etch his name in history as the first Indian astronaut to launch into space from NASA’s legendary Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida. This hallowed launch pad is the same from which Neil Armstrong took off for the Moon aboard […]

National

MP Court Orders FIR Against Minister Shah for derogatory remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

In a strong rebuke of communal insinuations and political recklessness, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered the registration of an FIR against Tribal Welfare Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his derogatory remarks targeting Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The decision comes in the aftermath of India’s successful Operation Sindoor, where Colonel Qureshi

International

Pakistan to Pay ₹14 Cr to Masood Azhar

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

In a move triggering widespread outrage, the Pakistani government is reportedly preparing to award ₹14 crore in compensation to UN-designated global terrorist Masood Azhar, the founder of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). The payout follows the deaths of 14 of his close family members in India’s recent precision airstrikes during Operation Sindoor. Operation Sindoor Airstrikes

National

India Briefs 70 Nations on Operation Sindoor’s Success

By BPN News Desk May 14, 2025

In a major diplomatic outreach, India has briefed representatives from 70 countries on the successful execution of Operation Sindoor. This large-scale international briefing, held at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi Cantonment, was conducted to emphasize India’s military precision, joint force capabilities, and unwavering commitment to counter-terrorism. The session was led

National

BSF Jawan Purnam Shaw Returns After 21 Days in Pak Custody

By BPN News Desk May 14, 2025

BSF Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw, who had been in Pakistan’s custody for 21 days after inadvertently crossing the international border, was repatriated to India on May 14. The handover took place at 10:30 am at the Attari-Wagah border, bringing relief to his family and colleagues after weeks of uncertainty. Shaw, a 40-year-old resident of Hooghly […]

International

India Seeks Early Elections in Bangladesh After Awami League Ban

By BPN News Desk May 14, 2025

India has raised serious concerns over recent political developments in Bangladesh, urging the early conduct of free, fair, and inclusive elections. The statement follows the interim Bangladeshi government’s move to ban the activities of the Awami League, the country’s oldest and most prominent political party, under the Anti-Terrorism Act. The Election

International

Zelenskyy Asks Trump to Help Push Putin to Peace Table

By BPN News Desk May 14, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump to attend the upcoming peace summit in Istanbul, scheduled for May 15, with the aim of compelling Russian President Vladimir Putin to come to the negotiating table. Zelenskyy underscored that only a direct meeting with Putin can lead to tangible progress in ending […]

International

US Terminates $450M in Harvard Grants Amid Bias Row

By BPN News Desk May 14, 2025

In a fresh escalation of tensions between the US government and elite academic institutions, the Trump administration has terminated an additional $450 million in federal grants to Harvard University. The move comes on the heels of a previous freeze of $2.2 billion, pushing the total funding cut to a staggering $2.65 billion. The decision follows […]

International

Anita Anand Appointed as Canada’s Foreign Minister

By BPN News Desk May 14, 2025

In a significant political reshuffle, Anita Anand has been appointed as Canada’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs. This historic appointment makes her the first Hindu and the first woman of Indian origin to assume this key role in Canadian history. Born in Kentville, Nova Scotia in 1967, Anand comes from a proud Indian heritage. Her […]