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Israel Envoy Clashes With UN Officials

By BPN News Desk
A United Nations hearing in New York turned tense after Israeli envoy Danny Danon clashed with senior UN officials over reports accusing Israel of violations linked to children in armed conflict and conflict-related sexual violence. Israeli Envoy UN Clash In New York Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, sharply criticised UN officials during […]
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Trump Unveils Qatar-Gifted Air Force One

By BPN News Desk
US President Donald Trump has unveiled a Qatar-gifted Boeing 747-8 that is expected to temporarily serve as the presidential aircraft while the delayed next-generation Air Force One programme continues. Qatar-Gifted Air Force One Jet Unveiled The aircraft was presented at Joint Base Andrews and has been described as a temporary addition to the presidential air […]
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Back US-Iran Talks

By BPN News Desk
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have backed continued dialogue between the United States and Iran, stressing that diplomacy must remain the central path in efforts to stabilise the region and protect the peace process from disruption. Pakistan Saudi Arabia Support US Iran Dialogue Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince […]
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Israeli Strikes Kill 47 In Lebanon

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Israeli airstrikes and bombardments killed at least 47 people and wounded 97 others in Lebanon on Friday, as a renewed ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was set to come into effect after a sharp escalation along the border. Israeli Strikes In Lebanon Kill 47 Lebanese authorities said the latest toll from Friday’s Israeli attacks included […]
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International

India Gets First FATF Vice-Presidency

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India will hold the Vice-Presidency of the Financial Action Task Force for the first time, with senior IAS officer Vivek Aggarwal appointed to the post for the July 2026-June 2027 term. India FATF Vice-Presidency Marks First Vivek Aggarwal, a 1994-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been elected and appointed Vice-President […]
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India-UK FTA To Begin From July 15

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The India-UK Free Trade Agreement will come into force on July 15, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri describing the pact as a major step that goes beyond trade and technology to deepen ties between the two countries. India UK FTA To Begin From July 15 The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement is set to […]
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Education

NTA Holds NEET UG Mock Drill Today

By BPN News Desk
The National Testing Agency is conducting a nationwide mock drill on June 20 to review security, logistics and administrative readiness ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21. NEET UG Re-Exam Mock Drill Across India The mock drill is being held to test coordination between examination centres, district administrations, police teams and NTA […]
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US-Iran Talks Resume In Switzerland

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US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi were headed to Switzerland for talks aimed at advancing a wider regional agreement, after a ceasefire in Lebanon revived diplomatic efforts linked to the interim US-Iran pact. US-Iran Switzerland Talks Gain Momentum The discussions are expected to focus on turning the temporary US-Iran understanding into
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Mumbai Lakes Shrink As Monsoon Stalls

By BPN News Desk
Mumbai’s water supply situation has become increasingly strained as reservoir levels fell below 10% amid a stalled monsoon. Satellite imagery has shown shrinking water spread across several lakes that supply drinking water to the city, raising concern over Mumbai’s dependence on sustained rainfall in reservoir catchment areas. Mumbai Reservoir Levels Below 10% The seven