Defence National

Engineer Held for Leaking Indian Navy Ship Data to Pakistani Agents

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

In a major national security breach, Maharashtra’s Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested 27-year-old junior defence engineer Ravindra Muralidhar Verma for allegedly leaking critical data on Indian Navy warships and submarines to Pakistani intelligence agents. Verma, employed by a defence subcontractor, passed on sensitive operational details of at least 14 Indian naval

National

Javed Akhtar Slams Bollywood’s Silence on Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

Veteran lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar has taken a sharp dig at the Indian film industry’s silence on Operation Sindoor, calling out the apparent lack of engagement with national issues. Speaking candidly in a recent interview, Akhtar noted that many in the industry are simply apolitical or too focused on personal gain. “Some people are […]

International

Trump’s Pakistan Crypto Deal Triggers US Senate Investigation

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

 The U.S. Senate has opened a formal investigation into a controversial cryptocurrency agreement between World Liberty Financial Inc. (WLFI)—a firm closely tied to President Donald Trump—and Pakistan’s newly formed Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC). The deal, signed on April 26, 2025, has raised questions over timing, legality, and ethical transparency, particularly as it

International

Trump Says US Close to Trade Deal with India Amid Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

US President Donald Trump has stated that the United States is on the verge of finalizing a trade agreement with India. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews, Trump said, “India, as you know, we’re very close to making a deal with India.” He emphasized that progress in bilateral trade talks was closely tied to […]

National

PM Modi Calls Operation Sindoor India’s Biggest Anti-Terror Mission

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described Operation Sindoor as the largest and most successful anti-terror mission in India’s history. Addressing a massive public gathering in Bhopal, Modi lauded the bravery and precision of India’s armed forces, who “demolished terror camps deep inside areas that even the Pakistani army wouldn’t have imagined.” The operation was a […]

Environment

Kerala Hit by 6x Rainfall in a Week Amid Monsoon Onslaught

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

Kerala is reeling under intense monsoon activity, having received nearly six times the normal rainfall over the past week. Since the southwest monsoon made its early onset on May 24, the state recorded an average of 40 centimeters of rain by May 30—far exceeding the expected 7 centimeters for this period. Districts in North and […]

Defence National

15% of Army’s Time in Operation Sindoor Spent Fighting Misinformation

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan revealed that during Operation Sindoor, approximately 15% of the Army’s time and effort was consumed in countering misinformation campaigns. Speaking at a defence-related event, General Chauhan emphasized how fake news and propaganda posed serious operational challenges during the high-tempo military campaign launched

International

Colombia Withdraws Pro-Pakistan Remark After Tharoor Delegation Meets Officials

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

In a noteworthy diplomatic shift, Colombia has formally withdrawn a statement seen as favorable to Pakistan following a meeting with an Indian parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. The interaction took place during the Indian delegation’s recent diplomatic outreach in the United States. The earlier Colombian statement had reportedly equated

Op-Eds Opinion

IMF Loans by Day, Jihad Rallies by Night: The Pakistan Model

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

On May 28, the city of Kasur in Pakistan’s Punjab province witnessed a scene that should have sent shockwaves across the globe. On stage, addressing a crowd under banners of nuclear pride and anti-India slogans, stood not only Pakistani ministers like Malik Rasheed Ahmad Khan and Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, but also some of the […]

Economy National

India’s Q4 GDP Grows 7.4%, FY25 Growth Slows to 6.5%

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

India’s economy posted a strong performance in the fourth quarter of FY25 with GDP growth accelerating to 7.4%, marking a four-quarter high and outpacing market expectations of 6.9%. The boost came on the back of robust government capital spending and solid momentum in the construction and manufacturing sectors. Construction activity grew by a substantial 10.8%, […]