International

Pakistan Claims to Shoot Down Indian Drone Amid Rising Border Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

Amid heightened tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has claimed it shot down an Indian surveillance drone allegedly intruding into its airspace near the Bhimber sector along the Line of Control (LoC). Pakistani military sources asserted that the drone had crossed several hundred meters into their territory before being neutralized. The incident has

International

Pakistan Plans Legal Action Over India’s Indus Treaty Suspension

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

Pakistan has announced its intention to legally contest India’s recent suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. The decades-old agreement, signed in 1960, governs the sharing of crucial river waters between the two nations. Islamabad has labeled India’s move as an act of provocation and warned that altering the treaty’s terms unilaterally could have severe regional […]

National

High-Level Security Meeting at Prime Minister’s Residence

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a critical security meeting at his official residence. The meeting was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, and other top security officials. The agenda focused on […]

International

Trump Declares Global Leadership in Bold Second Term Claim

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

In a striking declaration during a recent interview, U.S. President Donald Trump proclaimed, “I run the country and the world,” reflecting a more assertive tone in his second term. Trump contrasted his current presidency with his earlier tenure, stating that while his first term was focused on survival amidst internal political attacks, his second term […]

International

Spain Restores Power After Historic Blackout; Cause Under Investigation

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

On April 28, 2025, a massive power outage plunged Spain and Portugal into darkness, affecting nearly 60 million residents. The blackout disrupted transportation, communication, and essential services, leaving cities like Madrid and Lisbon without electricity, internet, and mobile coverage. Airports, train stations, and hospitals faced significant challenges as backup

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India Blocks Pakistan Defence Minister’s X Account After Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

Following the brutal Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 civilian lives, the Indian government has blocked the X (formerly Twitter) account of Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif within Indian territory. The decision is part of a wider crackdown to curb the spread of inflammatory and provocative content deemed harmful to India’s internal security and

International

Canada Elects Mark Carney as PM in Rebuke to Trump’s America

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

In a pivotal federal election held on April 28, 2025, the Liberal Party of Canada, led by Mark Carney, emerged victorious with a narrow mandate, reflecting a strong voter response to rising tensions with the United States under President Donald Trump. The Liberals secured 165 seats in the 343-member House of Commons, enough to form […]

International

US Navy Jet Lost at Sea During Red Sea Operations

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

A United States Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet was lost at sea after falling overboard from the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman while it was operating in the Red Sea. The incident occurred during a sharp maneuver performed by the carrier to evade an incoming threat. During the maneuver, both the jet and […]

International

Piyush Goyal Meets UK Leaders to Boost Trade Ties

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal held high-level meetings with British business leaders in London, reaffirming India’s commitment to expanding bilateral trade and investment with the United Kingdom. The meetings aimed to deepen commercial engagement across sectors such as fintech, manufacturing, and green technologies. Goyal highlighted India’s

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Iran Minister Blames Negligence for Deadly Port Blast

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

Iran’s Interior Minister has held negligence and failure to follow safety protocols responsible for the massive explosion at the Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas. The incident, which took place on Saturday, resulted in the death of at least 70 people and left over 1,000 injured. Emergency teams, including firefighters and medical personnel, continue to […]