afghanistan
International

Taliban Bans Smartphones For Afghanistan Officials

By BPN News Desk
Afghanistan’s Taliban government has ordered a nationwide ban on smartphone use by government officials, extending the restriction to civil and military institutions and raising concerns over access to information and administrative disruption. Afghanistan Smartphone Ban For Officials The order prohibits smartphone use by officials across military and civilian
Venezuela
International

Venezuela Quakes Kill 235, US Sends Aid

By BPN News Desk
Sure. Here is the same rewrite with sources hidden: Venezuela is battling a major disaster after two powerful earthquakes struck the country’s northern region, killing around 235 people and injuring thousands. Rescue teams are searching collapsed buildings as international aid begins moving into the quake-hit areas. Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises Authorities said
Pax Salica
AI & Robotics Technology

US Assures India On Tech Access Stability

By BPN News Desk
The United States has assured India that access to advanced technology, once granted, will not be abruptly withdrawn, Electronics and IT Secretary S Krishnan said during discussions on artificial intelligence, semiconductors and critical technology cooperation. India US Technology Access Assurance Krishnan said American officials conveyed that technology access provided to
Piyush Goyal
National

India-US Trade Deal Hinges On Tariff Edge

By BPN News Desk
India will not bring its proposed trade agreement with the United States into force until a clear framework is finalised to give Indian exports a tariff advantage over competing economies, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said. India US Trade Deal Talks Goyal said India and the United States are close to finalising an […]
passport
National

Harish Salve Backs MEA On Passport Row

By BPN News Desk
A row over whether an Indian passport can be treated as conclusive proof of citizenship has intensified after senior advocate Harish Salve supported the government’s legal position, saying citizenship is determined by law and not by possession of a passport alone. Indian Passport And Citizenship Law Salve said an Indian passport is primarily a travel […]
Bangladesh PM
International

Bangladesh, China Discuss Teesta Plan

By BPN News Desk
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has discussed the implementation of the Teesta plan with Chinese Water Resources Minister Li Guoying in Beijing, as Dhaka seeks technical support from China for river management, flood control and water development projects. Bangladesh China Teesta Plan Talks Rahman and Li held talks at the National Diaoyutai guest house in […]
PM Modi
National

Modi Calls Emergency A Dark Period

By BPN News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday marked the anniversary of the Emergency, calling the 1975-77 period a dark chapter in which Indian democracy was “brutally crushed” and civil liberties were suspended. PM Modi Calls Emergency A Dark Period Referring to the proclamation of Emergency on June 25, 1975, PM Modi said the period was a […]