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Indonesia Quake Kills 20, Tsunami Warning Lifted

By BPN News Desk
A powerful magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 20 people and damaging homes and buildings across the Flores region. The undersea quake triggered tsunami waves of less than one metre, prompting coastal evacuations before authorities later lifted the warning. Indonesia Earthquake Kills at Least 20 The earthquake struck near
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International

UK Slams Netanyahu’s ‘Islamic Republic’ Remark

By BPN News Desk
Britain has sharply criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after he referred to the country as the “Islamic Republic of Britain” and suggested it could become an Islamic republic possessing nuclear weapons. The UK government described the comments as “completely unacceptable” and said the matter had been raised directly with Israel. UK Condemns Netanyahu’s
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Trump Threatens to Claim Strait of Hormuz

By BPN News Desk
US President Donald Trump has said he intends to declare the Strait of Hormuz “territory of the United States”, escalating rhetoric over the strategically vital waterway amid continuing conflict with Iran. The statement represents a political assertion rather than a change in the strait’s internationally recognised legal status. Trump Claims US Control of Strait of […]
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International

Houthi Missile Attack Kills Four in Yemen’s Mocha

By BPN News Desk
Yemen’s internationally recognised government has accused the Houthi movement of firing six ballistic missiles at the Red Sea port city of Mocha, killing at least four civilians and wounding eight others. The attack marks another escalation in fighting between the Iran-aligned Houthis and forces supporting Yemen’s Saudi-backed government. Houthi Missiles Strike Yemen’s
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National

PM Modi Targets Fear-Mongering During Global Crises

By BPN News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India’s experience of handling the COVID-19 pandemic, global wars and fears of essential-supply shortages demonstrated the country’s growing resilience. Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day, Modi criticised those who, he said, repeatedly spread alarming predictions during periods of crisis. Modi Targets
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Ajit Doval Warns Terrorists India Will Hunt Them Down

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National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has issued a strong warning to terrorists behind attacks on India, saying the country will pursue perpetrators wherever they are. Speaking about Operation Sindoor and the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, Doval said India’s tolerance should not be mistaken for weakness. Ajit Doval Warns Terrorists After Pahalgam Attack Doval recalled
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National

MEA Responds to Rahul Gandhi’s Modi-Meloni Remarks

By BPN News Desk
The Ministry of External Affairs has urged public figures to remain mindful of India’s strong relationship with Italy after remarks by Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sandeep Dikshit involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni triggered a political controversy. MEA Stresses Strong India-Italy Relations MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
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National

Omar Abdullah Backs Indus Treaty Suspension

By BPN News Desk
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has backed the continued suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, arguing that the agreement has severely restricted the Union Territory’s ability to use its own river resources. His remarks came in response to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s warning that water was a “red line” for Islamabad. Omar […]
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National

PM Modi Puts Energy Security at Heart of India 2047

By BPN News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi placed energy security at the centre of India’s development ambitions during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort on August 15. He said rising electricity demand from artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing and data centres made expanding domestic and alternative energy sources increasingly important. Modi Calls Energy