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Selective Outrage and Vote Bank Politics: The Truth Behind Fadnavis’s Response to Jain Community Demands

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Two different court orders, two sections of the same religious community, and two strikingly different responses from Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis — the last few weeks have revealed a troubling undercurrent in the state’s governance. At stake is not just animal welfare or public health, but the principle of fairness in political responsiveness. In […]

International

Europe Buys $1 Billion in U.S. Arms for Ukraine

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Several European countries have purchased around $1 billion worth of U.S.-made military equipment to supply Ukraine, marking a shift in how Western aid is delivered. For the first time, European funds are being used to acquire American weapons, with NATO coordinating the logistics. Key Purchase Agreements Finalized The Netherlands has signed a deal to purchase […]

National

Debate on Operation Sindoor Backfired on Opposition – PM Modi

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Opposition’s demand for a debate on Operation Sindoor ended up damaging their own credibility. According to Modi, instead of gaining political ground, the Opposition lost public trust by appearing unsupportive of the armed forces. Operation Sindoor: National Security vs Politics Operation Sindoor was launched following

International

Vance Seen as Trump’s Likely Successor for 2028

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that his Vice President, J.D. Vance, is the “most likely” candidate to carry forward the MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement and could emerge as the Republican Party’s leading figure in the 2028 presidential race. Speaking informally, Trump praised Vance’s loyalty and leadership qualities. Rubio Also Named as Key […]

International

Lula Snubs Trump, Says He’ll Call Modi Instead

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump recently said that Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva could call him any time to discuss trade issues. However, Lula firmly declined the offer, stating he had no intention of contacting Trump, adding that the American leader “does not want to talk.” BRICS Leaders Take Priority In a sharp diplomatic […]

National

Delhi–Manila Direct Flights Start October 1

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Air India will begin direct non-stop flights between Delhi and Manila starting October 1, 2025. This marks a major step in connecting India and the Philippines, reviving a route that has been inactive for over a decade. Flight Schedule and Aircraft Details The airline will operate five flights per week on this route—on Mondays, Wednesdays, […]

International

NSA Ajit Doval in Moscow Amid Trump Tariff Threats on Oil

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has arrived in Moscow for a key diplomatic visit. The trip comes at a time when India is facing renewed pressure from the United States over its continued oil imports from Russia. Doval is expected to hold discussions with senior Russian officials on defence cooperation, energy trade, and regional […]

Defence National

Pakistan Felt Psychological Impact of India’s Strikes – CDS Anil Chauhan

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

India’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, has stated that India’s long-range precision strikes in May had a strong psychological impact on Pakistan. He confirmed that the military operation, named Operation Sindoor, is still active and has not officially ended. Strikes Were a Response to Pahalgam Attack The operation was launched on May 7, […]

Defence National

India Clears ₹67,000 Crore Defence Deals

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

India has approved defence acquisition proposals worth ₹67,000 crore to modernize its armed forces. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, gave the green signal to several key projects aimed at enhancing India’s military capabilities across land, air, and sea. Armed Drones and BrahMos Missiles in Focus Among the major

International

Trump Unaware of U.S. Imports of Russian Fertilisers

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is unaware of any Russian fertilizers being imported into the United States. When asked about India’s claim that the U.S. continues to trade with Russia in key sectors, Trump responded, “I don’t know anything about it. We will have to check.” His remarks came amid rising tensions between […]