International

Indian, Chinese Troops Begin Disengagement in Eastern Ladakh

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

In a significant development, Indian and Chinese troops have commenced phased disengagement at key friction points in eastern Ladakh, including Depsang and Demchok. Defence officials confirmed that Indian forces have begun pulling back equipment to rear locations, following agreements reached between the two nations to ease tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

International

Recalled Indian Envoy Claims Trudeau’s Circle Includes Khalistani Extremists

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

Recalled Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Verma has alleged that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s close associates include Khalistani extremists and anti-India elements. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Verma claimed that the Trudeau government shields these extremists for domestic political gain, leading to increasing tensions between India and

International Middle East

Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School Shelter Kills 17, Injures Dozens

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

An Israeli airstrike on Thursday hit a school in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, killing at least 17 people, including nine children, and injuring over 50, according to reports from Al-Awda hospital. The school, Al-Shuhada, was being used as a shelter for displaced people, most of whom were women and children, according to […]

Asia International

South Korea Condemns Russia-North Korea Defense Pact, Raises Security Concerns

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

South Korea has strongly condemned Russia’s move to formalize a defense pact with North Korea, raising alarms over the potential deployment of North Korean troops in Russia’s war in Ukraine. The pact, endorsed by Russia’s lower house of parliament on Thursday, commits Moscow and Pyongyang to mutual military assistance in the event of an attack […]

Cricket Sports

Two Soldiers, Two Porters Injured in Militant Attack in J&K’s Baramulla

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

In a militant attack on Thursday in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, two Army personnel and two porters sustained injuries during a firefight. The attack took place near the Nagin post in the Butapathri Sector, close to the Line of Control (LoC) and the tourist destination of Gulmarg. The incident is part of a […]

National

Union Cabinet Approves ₹1,000 Crore Venture Capital Fund for Space Sector

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2024

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of a ₹1,000 crore Venture Capital Fund aimed at advancing India’s burgeoning space sector. The fund, which will be managed under the aegis of IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre), is designed to support innovation, economic growth, and boost India’s

Economy National

RBI Brings Back 100 Tonnes of Gold from UK, Boosting India’s Financial Security

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2024

In a major financial development, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has repatriated 100 tonnes of gold from the United Kingdom, marking the largest such transfer since 1991. This strategic move signals a shift in how India is managing its gold reserves, enhancing the country’s financial security while reflecting its growing economic strength. The significance […]

Asia International

Imran Khan’s Wife, Bushra Bibi, Released from Prison After Nine Months

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2024

The wife of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi, has been released from Adiala Jail after spending nearly nine months in prison. She was granted bail by the Islamabad High Court on Wednesday and freed on Thursday, according to Naeem Haider Panjutha, a lawyer for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. Both Bushra Bibi […]

Asia International

Western Officials Confirm North Korean Troops Deployed in Russia

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2024

In a significant development, NATO and US officials confirmed on Wednesday, October 23, that North Korean troops have been deployed in Russia. This revelation has raised concerns about the escalation of the war in Ukraine, as it marks the involvement of a third country in the ongoing conflict. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated, “We […]

National

Broad Consensus Reached with China on Ladakh LAC Disengagement: Rajnath Singh

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2024

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday confirmed that India and China have reached a broad consensus to restore the ground situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. His remarks came three days after India announced an agreement with China on disengagement in the region, following a series of diplomatic and military-level talks […]