State News West India

Maharashtra ATS Probes QR Code Fund Diversion at Shrines

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has launched an extensive investigation into suspicious QR codes that have surfaced at religious shrines, primarily in Nagpur and other parts of the state. These codes, allegedly placed without the knowledge or consent of shrine authorities, are now at the center of a probe into possible links to extremist financing. […]

International

Pakistan Considers Relocating Army HQ to Islamabad After Indian Airstrikes

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

Following the Indian Air Force’s precision strikes on May 10 under “Operation Sindoor,” Pakistan is reportedly weighing the relocation of its Army General Headquarters (GHQ) from Chaklala in Rawalpindi to Islamabad. The move is being considered in light of growing concerns about the vulnerability of Pakistan’s military nerve center, located in close

International

Russia Accuses West of Fueling India-China Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has alleged that Western nations are deliberately attempting to drive a wedge between India and China, accusing them of using “divide and conquer” tactics to destabilize the Asian region. His remarks come amid continued global debates over the shifting power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific and the strategic positioning of major […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Manmohan Singh Believed, Modi Acted: A Tale of Two Doctrines

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

As the dust settles on the Pahalgam attacks and Operation Sindoor, an old video of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is once again making the rounds on the internet. In this clip from 2009, while addressing the Council on Foreign Relations, Dr. Singh is seen advocating restraint in the face of terror and expressing […]

International

Trump Unveils $200B US-UAE Deals

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump, during a high-profile visit to the United Arab Emirates, announced an extensive economic and technological collaboration valued at over $200 billion. The agreements include multi-sector investments, a landmark AI partnership, and a major aviation deal with Etihad Airways. Aviation Deal Worth $14.5 Billion Finalized Etihad Airways committed to

International

Indian Traders Boycott Turkey, Azerbaijan Over Pakistan Support

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

Amid rising diplomatic tensions following Pakistan’s aggression, Indian traders have declared a complete boycott of Türkiye and Azerbaijan, accusing both countries of supporting Pakistan during the recent hostilities. The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), a powerful national trade body representing over 80 million traders and 40,000 associations, announced the

International

US-UAE trade, AI partnership, Trump Middle East visit

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

During his recent visit to the United Arab Emirates, US President Donald Trump announced a series of groundbreaking economic and technological agreements exceeding $200 billion. These deals mark a significant milestone in US-UAE relations, covering sectors ranging from aviation to artificial intelligence and energy infrastructure. Major Aviation Deal Sealed One of the most

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Rejects New Petitions on Waqf Act

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has refused to admit new petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, reaffirming its earlier decision to only consider a limited number of cases already listed before it. A bench headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih conveyed its reluctance to […]

International

Trump Criticized Over IMF’s $1 Billion Bailout to Pakistan

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

Michael Rubin, a former Pentagon official and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, has launched a scathing critique against the Trump administration for not opposing the recent $1 billion IMF bailout granted to Pakistan. In a sharply worded op-ed, Rubin described Pakistan as a “terror-addled, pro-China regime” and questioned why the U.S. continues to […]

Defence National

Six Terrorists Killed in Kashmir After Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

In a swift escalation of counter-terror operations, Indian security forces eliminated six terrorists across two districts in Jammu and Kashmir within 48 hours. The back-to-back encounters took place in Shopian and Tral—two regions that have historically served as strongholds for terrorist organizations. The operations reflect India’s intensified internal crackdown