National

Omar Abdullah Backs Operation Sindoor, Blames Pakistan for Escalation

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam massacre and subsequent military escalation, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has come out in strong support of the Indian armed forces and their ongoing retaliatory campaign, Operation Sindoor. Reacting to Pakistan’s use of drones to target civilian areas in Jammu, Abdullah condemned

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Breaking Down The News: Why India Invoked Emergency Civil Defence Powers Amid Escalating Tensions with Pakistan

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a significant directive to all state chief secretaries and Union Territory administrators, asking them to invoke emergency powers under the Civil Defence Rules, 1968. This move comes in the wake of intensifying hostilities with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 that left 26 civilians dead, […]

National

MHA Invokes Emergency Powers Nationwide Amid Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

As India’s military response under Operation Sindoor intensifies following Pakistan’s provocations, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has formally directed all states and Union Territories to invoke emergency powers under the Civil Defence Rules. The advisory is aimed at ensuring swift and effective implementation of precautionary and security-related measures across the

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BSF Foils Samba Infiltration, 7 Terrorists Killed, Pak Post Hit

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

On May 8, 2025, the Border Security Force (BSF) successfully repelled a major infiltration attempt along the International Boundary in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir. Acting swiftly on intelligence inputs, BSF personnel intercepted a group of armed terrorists attempting to breach Indian territory under the cover of darkness. In the ensuing gunbattle, at least seven […]

Cricket Sports

IPL 2025 Suspended Amid Escalating India-Pakistan Conflict

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

In an unprecedented move, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially suspended the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with immediate effect. The decision follows rising tensions and security concerns stemming from the ongoing military conflict between India and Pakistan. The announcement was made after a high-level emergency meeting […]

International

Bill Gates Slams Musk Over Aid Cuts, Pledges $200 Billion by 2045

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

In a scathing critique of fellow billionaire Elon Musk, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has accused the Tesla and SpaceX CEO of severely endangering global health efforts by overseeing the dismantling of U.S. foreign aid programs. Gates claimed that Musk’s policies have resulted in devastating setbacks to healthcare systems in some of the world’s poorest nations, […]

National

BSF Foils Infiltration in Samba, 7 Terrorists Killed

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

In a major counter-infiltration operation along the International Boundary, the Border Security Force (BSF) successfully thwarted a large-scale attempt by heavily armed terrorists to infiltrate into Indian territory from Pakistan. The incident took place between the night of 8th and 9th May 2025 in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir. According to official reports,

Cricket Sports

BCCI Yet to Decide on IPL Amid Rising Conflict Concerns

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

Amid escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan, speculation has grown around the fate of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has clarified that no emergency meeting was held as of yesterday, and any decision regarding the tournament will be taken after assessing the […]

Cricket Sports

PSL Moved to UAE Amid Escalating India-Pakistan Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the relocation of all remaining matches of the tenth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to the United Arab Emirates. The decision comes in the wake of escalating military tensions with India, which have now begun to directly impact civilian events and infrastructure in Pakistan. The […]

National

EAM Jaishankar Tells Italy India’s Strikes Were Targeted and Justified

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

Amid the escalating standoff with Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in critical diplomatic dialogues on Thursday, including a high-level phone conversation with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. The interaction was part of India’s broader outreach to key global partners to clarify the rationale and restraint behind its military operations