International

UAE Freezes Most Pakistani Visas Amid Crime Concerns

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has begun suspending visa issuance for most Pakistani passport holders, with exceptions only for blue (government) and diplomatic passports. The restriction follows reports that several Pakistani visitors were involved in criminal activities, including begging, overstaying and other offences. The move was confirmed by a senior Pakistani

Economy National

India To Lead Emerging Market Growth With 7% GDP Rise

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

Moody’s Ratings has projected that India’s economy will grow by 7 percent in 2025, making it the fastest-growing major emerging market. The agency said India’s economic momentum remains strong despite global uncertainty and slowing growth in several other regions. Drivers Behind The Growth Forecast According to Moody’s, the projection is supported by robust domestic

International

Indians Remain Largest Non-EU Migrant Group In UK

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

New data for the year ending June 2025 shows that citizens of India are the largest non-EU nationality immigrating to the United Kingdom. Among non-EU arrivals, Indians outnumbered other nationalities in long-term immigration. Emigration Also High Among Indians At the same time, Indians also topped the list of non-EU nationals leaving the UK. Approximately 74,000 […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Koyta Raj in Pune: How Fadnavis and Pune Police Let a City Fall to Teenaged Blades

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

Pune was once proud of being India’s cultural capital, the academic hub, the IT magnet, the city where families felt safe. Today, it is a city where mothers pray their children return home without crossing paths with a teenager holding a koyta. That is the transformation Maharashtra’s Home Ministry has gifted us. Not progress. Not […]

International

Putin Calls Zelensky’s Leadership “Illegitimate”

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is “illegitimate,” arguing that Kyiv did not hold elections after the expiry of the previous presidential term. Putin said it would be “senseless” to negotiate or sign any peace agreement with Ukraine while Zelensky remains in office. Moscow Sets Conditions For Peace Putin reiterated […]

International

Imran Khan’s Son Demands ‘Proof Of Life’

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

Kasim Khan, the younger son of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, has publicly demanded verified proof that his father is alive. He said there has been “total blackout” for weeks, with no calls, no visits and no credible confirmation of his father’s condition. Kasim alleged that Imran Khan has been kept in solitary confinement […]

Law & Order National

SC Seeks New Rules For User-Generated Content

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to frame fresh rules for regulating user-generated content on digital and social media platforms. The bench said current self-regulation by platforms is insufficient to curb harmful, obscene or misleading content that can spread rapidly online. It directed the government to prepare a draft framework within four weeks after […]

International

Sri Lanka Faces Deadly Floods, Landslides, 56 Dead

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

Heavy rains sweeping across Sri Lanka have triggered floods and multiple landslides, causing the death toll to rise to 56. The worst hit regions are the central mountainous, tea-growing districts of Badulla and Nuwara Eliya, where many casualties were reported. Disruptions Intensify Across the Island In response to the disaster, the government ordered all schools […]

Uncategorized

India To Buy 300 Russian Missiles For S-400 Systems

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

The Centre is preparing to begin the procurement of around 300 Russian-made missiles to replenish India’s S-400 air-defence systems. Officials said a Request for Proposal will soon be issued to Rosoboronexport, the Russian state-owned defence exporter. The move comes as missile reserves have reduced after recent operational deployments of the S-400 units. Mix Of Missiles

Defence National

India–Indonesia Deepen Defence Industry Ties

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

India and Indonesia have agreed to strengthen defence-industrial cooperation after high-level talks in New Delhi. The meeting, part of the India–Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue, focused on expanding strategic collaboration and boosting long-term defence partnerships between the two nations. Both sides reiterated their commitment to a stable and rules-based