International Middle East

Gulf States Urge U.S. to Prevent Israeli Strikes on Iranian Oil Assets

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2024

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Several Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Qatar, have reportedly urged the United States to dissuade Israel from launching any attacks on Iranian oil facilities, fearing potential retaliation on their own energy infrastructure by Tehran-backed forces. According to sources cited by Reuters, these Gulf countries

Asia International

20 Miners Killed in Attack on Coal Mine in Pakistan’s Balochistan

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2024

Quetta, Pakistan: At least 20 miners were killed and seven others injured in a brutal attack by armed men on a coal mine in the southwestern province of Balochistan, Pakistan, on Friday, according to local authorities. The incident took place at a small private coal mine operated by Junaid Coal Company in the Duki area, […]

North India Politics State News

Rahul Gandhi Unhappy with Haryana Congress Leaders After Poll Defeat – Report

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2024

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reportedly expressed his frustration with the party’s Haryana unit,  and blaming them for the recent electoral defeat in the state according to reports. During a brief review meeting held at party president Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence, Gandhi criticized the factionalism and internal discord among the state leaders, attributing

International

Donald Trump Criticizes India’s High Tariffs, Vows Reciprocal Tax if Re-elected

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2024

Washington, D.C.: Former U.S. President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump took a swipe at India, alleging that it imposes the highest tariffs among major countries on foreign products. During a speech in Detroit, Trump vowed to implement a reciprocal tax if he is elected as the next U.S. President, targeting countries with high […]

North India State News

Delhi Police Seizes Rs 2,000 Crore Worth Cocaine Hidden in Snack Packets

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2024

New Delhi: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Delhi Police Special Cell seized approximately 200 kilograms of cocaine worth Rs 2,000 crore from a warehouse in the Ramesh Nagar area on Thursday. The illegal consignment, concealed in packets labeled as ‘namkeen’ (snacks), was linked to an international drug cartel operating in India and […]

Technology

Indian Government Issues Security Alert for Microsoft Edge Users

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2024

The Indian government has issued a critical security warning for users of Microsoft Edge, advising them to update their browsers immediately to avoid potential cyber threats. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) flagged several vulnerabilities in the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser that pose a high-security risk to users’ data and devices.

Uncategorized

Han Kang Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2024

Stockholm: South Korean author Han Kang has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature for her “intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life,” the Swedish Academy announced on Thursday. The prestigious award comes with a prize of 11 million Swedish crowns ($1.1 million). Born in Gwangju, South […]

International Middle East

28 Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School, Civilian Casualties Mount

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2024

Gaza City: An Israeli airstrike on Rafida School in Gaza’s Deir el-Balah area claimed the lives of 28 people, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent on Thursday. The strike, which targeted a Hamas command center, also left 54 others injured. The incident has intensified concerns over the growing humanitarian crisis in the region. The Israeli […]

Asia International

PM Modi Unveils 10-Point Plan to Boost ASEAN-India Ties at Regional Summit

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2024

Vientiane: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday introduced a comprehensive 10-point plan to strengthen ties between India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the 21st ASEAN-India Summit held in Laos. The strategic blueprint focuses on enhancing connectivity and resilience through physical, digital, cultural, and economic collaborations. During the

South India State News

Bengaluru Police Arrest 10 More Pakistani Nationals Using Fake Identities

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2024

The Bengaluru Police have arrested 10 more Pakistani nationals for allegedly residing illegally in India using fake documents, bringing the total number of accused in the ongoing case to 18. The arrests were made on Wednesday, following the capture of Parvez, the suspected mastermind behind the network that facilitated fake documentation for these individuals. Parvez, […]