International

Pakistan Advises Citizens to Avoid Iran, Iraq Amid Middle East Crisis

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

Government of Pakistan has issued an urgent travel advisory, warning its citizens—particularly religious pilgrims—to avoid non-essential travel to Iran and Iraq in light of escalating tensions across the Middle East. The advisory comes as regional security conditions deteriorate following a series of military strikes and airspace disruptions. Pakistan issues travel alert

Technology Telecom

DRDO & IIT Delhi Achieve 1 km Quantum Secure Communication

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in partnership with IIT Delhi’s Centre of Excellence, has successfully demonstrated quantum entanglement-based, free-space quantum secure communication over a distance exceeding 1 km at the IIT Delhi campus. This milestone marks a significant step toward India’s future quantum internet and cyber-security

International

Trump Arrives at G7 Summit Ahead of Crucial Zelenskyy Meeting

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived at the G7 summit venue in Alberta, Canada, on June 15, setting the stage for a pivotal bilateral discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy scheduled on June 17. This marks their third face-to-face encounter since early 2025. Trump-Zelenskyy reunion Their meeting, taking place in a tense global environment, follows earlier

International

Iran Considers Exiting Nuclear Non‑Proliferation Treaty Amid Israeli Strikes

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

Iran’s parliament is reportedly preparing legislation to withdraw from the 1968 Nuclear Non‑Proliferation Treaty (NPT), in response to the ongoing Israeli airstrikes targeting its nuclear and military infrastructure. Iran exit NPT A draft bill being considered by lawmakers seeks withdrawal from the NPT. While Iran’s leadership affirm that its nuclear program remains

National

India Poised to Become World’s Third‑Largest Economy: PM Modi in Cyprus

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

At the India–Cyprus Business Roundtable in Limassol, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India is on track to become the world’s third‑largest economy in the coming years, propelled by bold reforms, digital innovation, and global collaboration. Tax reforms building investor trust Modi underscored India’s focus on fostering a predictable and simplified tax

International

Trump Blocks Israeli Plan to Assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly vetoed an Israeli proposal to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amid escalating tensions between the two nations. His intervention underscores a strategic effort to prevent the conflict from spiraling into open regional war. Trump steps in to prevent escalation According to U.S. officials, Israeli forces had

National

India to Quadruple Uranium Imports for Nuclear Energy Expansion

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

India has unveiled an ambitious strategy to quadruple its uranium imports by 2033 under the National Nuclear Energy Mission. Officials confirm that natural uranium–not enriched—is being sourced to power India’s Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs), which utilize roughly 0.7% U‑235. uranium imports strategy Between 2025 and 2033, India plans to import approximately

State News West India

Congress Demands Accountability After Pune Bridge Collapse

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

On June 15, a 32‑year‑old iron footbridge over the Indrayani River at Kundmala in Pune’s Maval tehsil catastrophically collapsed around 3:30 PM, plunging over 100 people into the swollen river. Initial reports confirm at least four deaths and more than fifty injuries. Rescue operations—including NDRF teams, police, fire services, and local volunteers—swiftly evacuated

National PMO

Modi Highlights India’s Tax Reforms and UPI Surge at Cyprus Forum

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the India–Cyprus CEO Forum in Limassol, showcased India’s sweeping tax reforms and world-leading digital transformation as central pillars of its economic ascent. The remarks came as part of his broader diplomatic visit to Cyprus, aimed at strengthening bilateral and multilateral economic engagement. Tax reforms driving

Business Industry

Meta Appoints Arun Srinivas as New India Managing Director

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

Meta Platforms has announced the appointment of Arun Srinivas as its new Managing Director and Head for India, effective July 1, 2025. Srinivas currently oversees Meta’s advertising business in India and will report to Sandhya Devanathan, who now leads both India and Southeast Asia. Meta India leadership change Srinivas steps into the role as Meta deepens […]