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International

Trump Allows Direct US Flights to Lebanon

By BPN News Desk
US President Donald Trump has directed his administration to allow American airlines to operate direct flights to Lebanon, potentially ending a suspension that has lasted since 1985. No US carrier has yet announced a route or confirmed when services could begin. US-Lebanon Direct Flights Approved Trump announced the decision after meeting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun
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International

India Protests Deaths of Four Seafarers

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India has summoned Russia’s charge d’affaires in New Delhi and lodged a strong protest over an attack on the commercial vessel MV Golden Leo that killed four Indian seafarers. The ship was struck while departing Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Odesa. India Summons Russian Diplomat The Ministry of External Affairs summoned Russian chargé d’affaires Vladimir […]
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International

US Iran War Cost Estimated at $37.5 Billion

By BPN News Desk
The United States’ military campaign against Iran is estimated to cost $37.5 billion through the end of September, according to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The figure was presented as the Pentagon sought billions of dollars in additional funding from Congress. Iran War Cost Reaches $37.5 Billion Hegseth disclosed the estimate during testimony before the […]
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International

Trump Plans Tariffs on Generic Drug Imports

By BPN News Desk
US President Donald Trump has announced a phased tariff plan for imported generic medicines, offering two years of duty-free access before imposing rates of 100% and eventually 200%. The proposal could significantly affect India, a major supplier of affordable generic drugs to the American market. Trump Announces Generic Drug Tariffs Trump said imported generic medicines
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International

US Completes 11th Night of Iran Strikes

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The United States military has completed an eleventh consecutive night of strikes against targets inside Iran, continuing an air campaign that Washington says is intended to protect commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. US Strikes Iranian Military Targets US Central Command said the latest operation targeted Iranian military operations centres, maritime
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Sikkim Tunnel Explosion Kills 20 Workers

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At least 20 people have died following a suspected methane gas explosion inside an under-construction tunnel at the Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project in Sikkim’s Namchi district. Rescue teams are continuing efforts to locate five people who remain missing. Sikkim Tunnel Explosion Kills 20 The incident occurred inside the Samardung tunnel near Jholungey, where personnel
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National

Dharmendra Pradhan Accuses Congress Over CJP Protest

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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has accused Rahul Gandhi and the Congress of exploiting students for political purposes as opposition leaders increased their presence at the CJP protest site at Jantar Mantar. The agitation centres on alleged examination irregularities and demands for greater accountability. Pradhan Accuses Congress of Exploiting Students
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International

Houthis Warn Ships Against Saudi Ports

By BPN News Desk
Yemen’s Houthi movement has warned international shipping companies against loading or unloading cargo at Saudi Arabian ports, saying vessels that ignore the directive could be targeted. The warning has raised fresh concerns about trade and energy shipments through the Red Sea. Houthis Warn Against Saudi Ports The warning was issued in an email dated July […]
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National

Rahul Gandhi Defends Protest Near PM Residence

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said his party protested near Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence because the government showed no interest in allowing a parliamentary debate on the NEET controversy and police action against demonstrators. The government rejected the allegation and said it remained willing to discuss the matter. Rahul Gandhi Seeks NEET Debate Gandhi
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Health

ICMR Licences Three Medical Technologies

By BPN News Desk
The Indian Council of Medical Research has licensed three indigenously developed biomedical technologies to Emcure Pharmaceuticals and Biological E for further development and commercialisation. The technologies target cervical precancerous lesions, typhoid, paratyphoid and Shigella infections. ICMR Licences Indigenous Medical Technologies The agreements were facilitated