National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Disowns Lawyer’s ‘Threat to Life’ Plea

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has publicly distanced himself from a legal submission filed in his name before a Pune court, which claimed he faced a threat to his life in an ongoing defamation case. Who Filed the Plea? The application was submitted on August 13 by Advocate Milind D. Pawar in a defamation case connected […]

Defence National

Experts Back IAF Claim of Downing Pakistani Aircraft

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

International military aviation analysts and historians have endorsed Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh’s statement that the Indian Air Force (IAF) shot down at least five Pakistani fighter jets and one large airborne early warning aircraft during Operation Sindoor. IAF Chief’s Statement The IAF Chief stated that most of these aircraft were intercepted using India’s

International

Trump Warns “Very Severe Consequences” Ahead of Summit

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that there will be “very severe consequences” if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not agree to end the war in Ukraine following their summit scheduled for August 15 in Alaska. Trump’s Statement Before the Summit Trump made the remarks during a virtual meeting with European leaders, including Ukrainian President […]

International

Chinese Foreign Minister to Visit India on August 18

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to visit India next week for talks with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on August 18. These discussions fall under the Special Representative mechanism focused on resolving boundary issues and broader bilateral relations. Timing and Diplomatic Context The visit comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to […]

International

US Report: India ‘Minimal Steps’, Pakistan ‘Rarely Acts’ on Rights Abuses

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

The latest U.S. State Department human rights report has criticized both India and Pakistan for insufficient action against rights violations. It states that India took “minimal credible steps” to address abuses committed by officials, while Pakistan “rarely took credible steps” to act against such misconduct. The report, shorter and less detailed than previous versions,

International

Jaishankar to Visit Russia for Talks on August 21

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will travel to Moscow on August 21 for talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The visit follows National Security Advisor Ajit Doval’s recent trip to Russia and comes ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s anticipated visit to India later this year. Strategic Partnership Amid U.S. Tensions The trip highlights […]

International

U.S. Department of Justice: George Washington University Violated Civil Rights in Antisemitism Case

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justice has determined that George Washington University violated federal civil rights law by being “deliberately indifferent” to antisemitic harassment during pro-Palestinian protests on campus last year. The finding comes with a deadline of August 22 for the university to agree to a voluntary resolution to address the violations. Assistant Attorney

State News West India

Municipal Ban on Meat Shops Sparks “Freedom to Eat” Outcry

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

A municipal order in the Kalyan-Dombivli area of Maharashtra has instructed all meat shops and slaughterhouses to remain closed for 24 hours on Independence Day, from midnight on August 14 to midnight on August 15. Civic Defense vs. Public Backlash Authorities say the measure is a routine civic directive issued annually since 1988 to maintain […]

Defence National

Army Foils Infiltration in Uri, Soldier Killed

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

The Indian Army intercepted an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in the Churunda area of the Uri sector in Jammu and Kashmir. Troops engaged the infiltrators, leading to a gunfight that is still underway. Search operations have been launched in the surrounding areas to locate any remaining militants. Casualty Reported One Army soldier […]

International

China, U.S. Trade Accusations After Destroyer Passes Shoal

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

China’s military said it “drove away” the U.S. destroyer USS Higgins after it entered waters near the disputed Scarborough Shoal without Beijing’s consent. Chinese authorities claimed the move violated their sovereignty and risked destabilizing the region. U.S. Asserts Freedom of Navigation The U.S. Navy rejected the allegation, stating the USS Higgins was conducting a