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Justice Yashwant Varma Resigns Amid Cash Row

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Justice Yashwant Varma has resigned amid the controversy over the alleged recovery of unaccounted cash from his official residence and the impeachment process initiated against him. The resignation comes as the issue continues to draw national attention over judicial accountability and the constitutional mechanism for removing a judge. Justice Yashwant Varma Resigns Amid

Op-Eds Opinion

Rafale Deal Without BrahMos Is a Strategic Compromise

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

The ₹3.25 lakh crore Rafale deal is not just another defence purchase. It is being positioned as the backbone of the Indian Air Force’s future combat capability at a time when squadron strength is under pressure and regional threats continue to evolve. But buried within the negotiations is a critical question that India cannot afford […]

International

Albanese Visits Singapore For Fuel Security

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Singapore on April 10 for fuel security talks as disruptions linked to the Iran conflict continued to pressure energy markets and supply chains. The visit focused on protecting the flow of refined fuels to Australia and liquefied natural gas to Singapore, with both sides agreeing to make maximum efforts […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Khawaja Asif’s Israel Remarks Expose Pakistan’s Mediation Claim as Political Theatre

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Khawaja Muhammad Asif’s recent remarks calling Israel a “curse for humanity” have done more than just trigger diplomatic outrage. They have exposed a fundamental contradiction at the heart of Pakistan’s foreign policy posture. At a time when Pakistan is attempting to position itself as a potential mediator in the ongoing West Asian tensions, such rhetoric […]

International

Over 60 Countries Condemn Lebanon Peacekeeper Attacks

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

More than 60 countries have joined Indonesia in strongly condemning attacks on United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon, after recent incidents killed three Indonesian personnel and injured peacekeepers from several other countries. The coordinated diplomatic response reflects growing alarm over the safety of UNIFIL forces as violence in southern Lebanon continues to

International

Iran Denies Islamabad Talks With US

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Iran has denied reports that its negotiating team has reached Islamabad for talks with the United States, casting fresh doubt over the status of the proposed diplomatic channel. The development comes after earlier claims suggested an Iranian delegation was heading to Pakistan for serious discussions linked to the fragile ceasefire. Iran Denies Islamabad Talks Report […]

International

Khawaja Asif Israel Clash Deepens Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif triggered a sharp diplomatic clash after he condemned Israel over its strikes on Lebanon in a social media post that was later deleted. The remarks drew a direct response from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding another layer of tension to the already fragile regional ceasefire environment. Khawaja Asif Remarks […]

International

Iran Signals New Phase In Hormuz Control

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has signalled that Tehran is moving into a new phase in its management of the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh questions over maritime security and energy flows through one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors. The statement comes amid a fragile ceasefire environment and continued uncertainty over how Iran […]

International

Iran Says Lebanon Is Part Of Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said Lebanon is an inseparable part of the current ceasefire framework with the United States, directly challenging the position taken by Washington and Israel that the truce does not cover the Lebanon front. His warning came after deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon further strained the fragile pause in […]

International

Gulf Reports No New Iran Aerial Attacks

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

For the first time since the war began on February 28, Gulf countries reported no new hostile aerial attacks from Iran on April 9, offering a brief sign of reduced military activity across the region. The pause came after weeks of repeated missile and drone alerts in several Gulf states and was seen as an […]