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International

Iran Attacks On UAE Draw Global Condemnation

By BPN News Desk
Iran Attacks On UAE Draw Global Condemnation Iran has come under international criticism after missile and drone attacks targeted the United Arab Emirates, raising fresh fears of a wider regional escalation. The strikes reportedly hit areas linked to shipping and energy infrastructure, including Fujairah, a key oil and logistics hub outside the Strait of Hormuz. […]
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International

Russia, Ukraine Announce Rival Ceasefires

By BPN News Desk
Russia and Ukraine have announced separate unilateral ceasefires as the war enters another tense phase around Moscow’s Victory Day commemorations. Russia declared a truce for May 8-9, while Ukraine responded with its own ceasefire plan for May 5-6. Russia Announces Victory Day Ceasefire Moscow said its ceasefire would apply around May 8-9, when Russia marks […]
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International

China Fireworks Factory Blast Kills 21

By BPN News Desk
At least 21 people have been killed and 61 others injured after a powerful explosion ripped through a fireworks factory in central China’s Hunan province. Emergency teams were deployed to the site as authorities began rescue work and launched an investigation into the cause of the blast. China Fireworks Factory Explosion In Hunan The explosion […]
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South India State News

Pinarayi Vijayan Resigns After UDF Victory

By BPN News Desk
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has resigned after the Congress-led United Democratic Front secured victory in the Assembly election, ending the Left Democratic Front’s 10-year rule in the state. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has accepted the resignation and asked Vijayan to continue until the new government is sworn in. Pinarayi Vijayan Resigns As Kerala
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National

Government Rules Out Bailout For Oil Firms

By BPN News Desk
The government has ruled out financial support for state-run oil marketing companies despite rising losses on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel. The pressure has increased after retail fuel prices remained unchanged even as crude oil costs rose sharply due to the West Asia conflict. Govt Rules Out Oil Firm Bailout The Centre has said […]
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International

European Markets Slip Amid Iran Tensions

By BPN News Desk
European markets traded slightly lower on Monday as investors tracked fresh tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, rising oil prices and renewed pressure on automobile stocks after fresh US tariff threats. European Markets Fall On Tariff Concerns The pan-European STOXX 600 slipped in early trade as automobile shares came under pressure. German carmakers were among […]