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Divya Deshmukh Wins Women’s World Chess Cup

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

Indian chess player Divya Deshmukh has made history by winning the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup, defeating Grandmaster Humpy Koneru in the final held in Batumi, Georgia. The 19-year-old clinched the title after a rapid tiebreaker with a final score of 1.5–0.5, becoming the first Indian woman to win this prestigious global event. Grandmaster Title […]

International

Trump Gives Putin 10-12 Days to Strike Ukraine Deal

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has given Russian President Vladimir Putin a 10 to 12-day window to agree to a peace deal in Ukraine or face fresh sanctions. Speaking after a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland on July 28, Trump said the earlier 50-day deadline is no longer valid, citing a lack […]

International

France Says Two-State Solution Has No Alternative

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

France has firmly reiterated its support for a two-state solution to resolve the Israel-Palestine conflict. Speaking at a United Nations conference in New York, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that the only way to meet the legitimate aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians is through the creation of two independent states living side by […]

International

Trump Rebukes Netanyahu on Gaza Starvation Crisis

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claims that there is no starvation in Gaza. Speaking during his visit to Scotland, Trump said images from the region clearly show starving children and emphasized that “real starvation” is taking place. He added, “Those children look very hungry. You can’t fake that,” […]

International

Thailand Says Cambodia Violated Border Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

Thailand has accused Cambodia of breaking a newly agreed ceasefire just hours after it came into effect at midnight on July 28. The truce was signed after five days of intense fighting along the disputed border, which had left dozens dead and displaced hundreds of thousands of people. However, the Thai military claimed that Cambodian […]

National

PM Modi Lauds Jaishankar’s Speech on Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for his address in Parliament on Operation Sindoor, calling it “outstanding” and a strong reflection of India’s diplomatic strength. Modi said the speech sent a powerful message to the world that India will not tolerate terrorism. Jaishankar Details India’s Diplomatic Strategy During his

Law & Order National

SC Says Justice Varma’s Petition Was Improperly Filed

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

The Supreme Court on July 28 criticized Justice Yashwant Varma for filing a petition challenging an internal inquiry that had already concluded with findings against him. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and A.G. Masih remarked that “this petition shouldn’t have been filed,” noting serious procedural lapses, including misnaming of respondents and failure to submit […]

International

Death Sentence of Nimisha Priya Not Officially Revoked

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

The reported cancellation of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya’s death sentence in Yemen has stirred confusion, with official confirmation still pending. While the Grand Mufti’s office in India claimed her sentence had been completely revoked following discussions with Yemeni religious authorities, the Indian government has firmly denied receiving any formal confirmation from

National

In Parliament Jaishankar Refutes Claims Linking Trade to Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

In his address to Parliament on Monday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar firmly denied that the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan involved any trade-linked negotiations with the United States. He clarified that during the entire period—from April 22, the day of the Pahalgam terror attack, until June 17—no trade discussions took place and there was no […]

International

Shooting at Midtown Manhattan Office Tower Leaves Four Dead

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

Four people were killed and another seriously injured after a shooting broke out in an office building in Midtown Manhattan on Monday evening. The incident took place around 6:30 p.m. at a 44-story tower located on Park Avenue near East 52nd Street. Victims Include NYPD Officer and Civilians Among the dead was an off-duty New […]