International

India Hails Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Milestone

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2025

India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, called his Armenian counterpart, Ararat Mirzoyan, to congratulate him on the successful signing of the Armenia–Azerbaijan peace treaty in Washington, D.C. The accord, hailed as historic, marks a major diplomatic breakthrough in resolving long-standing tensions. A Victory for Dialogue and Diplomacy In his message, Jaishankar

Defence National

Army Chief Says Forces Given Free Hand After Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2025

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff, revealed that just a day after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh declared “enough is enough.” The next day, the armed forces were given a “free hand” to plan and respond, bringing clarity, confidence, and strong political backing to military operations. How […]

North India State News

Temple Gate Slab Collapses in Nagpur, Seventeen Injured

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2025

On the evening of August 9, 2025, a slab from the under-construction rear gate of the Mahalaxmi Jagadamba Devasthan in Koradi, Nagpur, caved in, injuring 17 workers. Three of the injured are in critical condition, while the rest are receiving treatment for moderate injuries. Rescue Efforts and Official Response Rescue operations began immediately and involved […]

International

India Welcomes US-Russia Summit in Alaska

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2025

India has officially welcomed the upcoming summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, scheduled for August 15, 2025, in Alaska. This meeting is seen as a meaningful step toward ending the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. India’s Message of Peace A spokesperson from India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the summit […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Why Operation Sindoor’s S-400 Kill Stayed Classified – Until Pakistan Couldn’t Respond

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

In May 2025, the skies over South Asia were the stage for Operation Sindoor, the most intense India–Pakistan aerial confrontation in decades. Fighter jets, surveillance aircraft, and missile batteries traded blows in engagements that stretched from the Line of Control to the depths of Pakistani airspace. For months, the official tally of the battle remained […]

International

North Korea Removes Loudspeakers from Border to Ease Tensions

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

North Korea has begun dismantling some of its loudspeakers along the inter-Korean border. These speakers were previously used to broadcast loud sounds, including animal noises and gongs, toward South Korea in response to the South playing K-pop music and news broadcasts across the border. Mirroring South Korea’s First Move This action follows South Korea’s recent […]

International

Putin Demands Eastern Ukraine for Peace Ahead of Alaska Summit

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated that peace negotiations with the United States must involve recognition of Russian control over eastern Ukraine, including parts of Donetsk and Luhansk. He suggested that any agreement would need to guarantee these regions remain under Russian influence. Summit Set for Mid-August This statement comes ahead of a scheduled

State News West India

Pawar Says He Rejected Offer of 160 Guaranteed Seats

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

Sharad Pawar, leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction), said that before the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, two individuals claimed they could guarantee a win in 160 out of 288 seats for the Opposition alliance, Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). Pawar stated he was surprised by the claim and introduced the individuals to Rahul […]

National

Railways Offers 20% Discount on Return Tickets for Festival Travel

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

The Ministry of Railways has launched a new Round Trip Package for Festival Rush to make travel easier during the busy Diwali and Chhath season. Under this scheme, travelers booking both their onward and return journeys together receive a 20% rebate on the return trip’s base fare. When and How to Book The bookings will […]

International

India, China to Hold Key Border Talks Ahead of SCO Summit

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

\India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi on August 18, 2025, for a round of high-level discussions. This meeting is part of the Special Representatives mechanism, a channel dedicated to addressing the longstanding boundary dispute between the two nations and exploring ways to improve bilateral relations. […]