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International

Pakistan Seeks Canada’s Help on Indus Treaty

By BPN News Desk
Pakistan has asked Canada to support the restoration of the Indus Waters Treaty with India, accusing New Delhi of using water as a strategic weapon amid continuing tensions between the neighbouring countries. Pakistan seeks Canadian support on treaty Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar raised the issue during talks with Canadian Foreign […]
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Op-Eds Opinion

India Had a Remarkable July – But a Politically Deaf Government Let Controversies Define It

By BPN News Desk
July 2026 should have been remembered as one of those defining months that governments wait years to experience. It was a month in which India’s ambitions in space, defence, infrastructure and diplomacy translated into tangible accomplishments. A privately developed Indian rocket successfully reached orbit for the first time. Indigenous defence manufacturing
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National

NPCI Develops Offline UPI Tap-to-Pay

By BPN News Desk
The National Payments Corporation of India is reportedly developing an offline UPI tap-to-pay system that could allow passengers to make small payments inside aircraft and underground trains without internet connectivity. Offline UPI tap-to-pay under development The proposed feature would enable payments when both the customer’s smartphone and the merchant’s point-of-sale
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Economy National

RBI Swap Facility Draws $20.72 Billion

By BPN News Desk
The Reserve Bank of India’s concessional foreign-exchange swap facilities attracted $20.72 billion in overseas inflows by July 17, strengthening the country’s external financial buffer as the rupee remained under pressure. RBI swap facility attracts $20.72 billion Banks mobilised approximately $17.41 billion through Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank deposits under the
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Law & Order National

Supreme Court Seeks New Ram Temple SIT

By BPN News Desk
The Supreme Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to consider reconstituting the investigation into the alleged theft and misappropriation of donations collected at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Supreme Court seeks revamped SIT probe A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the proposed Special Investigation Team should be led […]
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International

Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods

By BPN News Desk
US President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on selected Canadian imports worth approximately $20 billion, escalating trade tensions between the neighbouring countries over automobiles, alcohol and agricultural products. Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian goods The new tariffs will take effect on August 19, following a 30-day implementation period. Products affected
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International

Keir Starmer Resigns as Burnham Becomes UK PM

By BPN News Desk
Keir Starmer formally resigned as Britain’s prime minister on Monday, saying he was leaving office with “good grace” and pride in his government’s record as Andy Burnham prepared to take charge. Keir Starmer delivers farewell speech Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, Starmer said his work as prime minister was complete and thanked the British public […]
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National

Rahul Gandhi Slams Police Action on CJP March

By BPN News Desk
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the Centre and Delhi Police over their handling of student-led protests in the national capital, describing the reported use of batons and tear gas against demonstrators as “disgusting”. Rahul Gandhi condemns police action The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha shared a video showing police action against protesters […]
Taiwan
International

Chinese Vessel Activity Surges Near Taiwan

By BPN News Desk
Taiwan has reported a sharp increase in Chinese government vessel activity around the island, raising concerns that Beijing may be testing tactics capable of disrupting vital Pacific supply routes during a future crisis. Chinese vessel activity around Taiwan rises Taiwan recorded 55 sightings of Chinese coast guard and research vessels around the island in June, […]
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International

US Strikes Iran for Ninth Consecutive Night

By BPN News Desk
US President Donald Trump said American forces struck Iran “very hard” during their latest operation, describing the attacks as a response honouring three US service members killed in Jordan and Iraq. US launches ninth night of Iran strikes US Central Command said it completed a ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets early Monday. […]