International

Moody’s: Pakistan Faces Greater Economic Risk Amid India Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, global ratings agency Moody’s has issued a cautionary note, warning that Pakistan’s fragile economy has significantly more to lose in the event of sustained conflict. The agency pointed out that Pakistan’s ongoing recovery efforts could be derailed if tensions escalate further,

National

CJI Recuses from Waqf Act Case; Interim Relief Deferred

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

In a significant judicial development, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has recused himself from hearing the batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The move came during a critical phase of the Supreme Court’s proceedings, where an interim relief was anticipated but has now been deferred. Waqf Act […]

International

Putin Calls Modi, Condemns Pahalgam Attack, Backs Justice

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

In a key diplomatic development, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, strongly condemning the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that claimed 26 innocent lives. The attack, which targeted tourists and a local civilian, has triggered global outrage, and Russia has now added its voice in full solidarity […]

Defence National

Terror Hideout Busted in Poonch After Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

In a high-stakes counter-terrorism operation, Indian security forces uncovered a militant hideout in the Surankote area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, just days after the horrific massacre in Pahalgam. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, personnel from the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Special Operations Group discovered a hidden cache of weapons

National

India Orders Nationwide Civil Defence Drills Amid Rising Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

In response to escalating security threats following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian government has ordered several states to conduct coordinated civil defence mock drills on May 7. The directive, issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), is part of a broader preparedness strategy to enhance civilian response in the event of a hostile […]

National

India Intensifies Crackdown on Pakistani Imports via Third Countries

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, India has heightened its vigilance against indirect imports from Pakistan. Despite a direct trade ban, approximately $500 million worth of Pakistani goods—such as fruits, dry dates, textiles, soda ash, rock salt, and leather items—are reportedly being repackaged and relabeled in countries like the […]

National

India Cuts Off Water Flow to Pakistan from Chenab Dam

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

In a bold move signaling a shift in strategic posture, India has stopped the flow of water from the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River into Pakistan. The decision comes shortly after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 Indian civilians were killed. The attack, widely […]

National Politics

Ajay Rai’s Symbolic Rafale Protest Triggers Political Firestorm

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

Congress leader and Uttar Pradesh party chief Ajay Rai has stirred controversy by holding up a toy Rafale fighter jet decorated with ‘nimbu-mirchi’ — lemon and chillies — a traditional Indian talisman. The visual stunt, carried out during a press conference, was a pointed jab at the Modi government’s inaction following the April 22 Pahalgam […]

Business Trade

India’s Russian Oil Imports Hit 9-Month High in April

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

India’s crude oil imports from Russia climbed to a nine-month high in April 2025, hitting 1.92 million barrels per day (bpd). This marks a 2.1% increase from March levels and pushed Russia’s share of India’s total crude imports to 39.3%, up from 35.7% the previous month. The latest data reflects a continued strategic reliance on […]

International

India Extends $200M Defence Credit to Angola, Deepens Strategic Ties

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

India has extended a $200 million defence credit line to Angola in a move aimed at boosting strategic cooperation and deepening bilateral ties. The announcement came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging bilateral talks with Angolan President João Lourenço in New Delhi. The two leaders discussed expanding engagement in multiple sectors including defence,