International

Trump Urges Putin to ‘STOP’ After Deadly Kyiv Strikes

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

In a rare public rebuke, U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt military aggression in Ukraine following a devastating missile and drone assault on Kyiv. The overnight attack resulted in at least 12 fatalities and over 90 injuries, marking one of the deadliest strikes on the Ukrainian capital in […]

National

Pakistan Army Chief’s Strategy Sparks India-Pakistan Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

In the wake of the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated significantly. The Indian Army responded to “speculative firing” by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) on Thursday night, with military sources confirming that the response was effective and

Defence National

India Retaliates After LoC Firing Post Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

In the wake of the deadly terror strike in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated. Late Thursday night, Pakistani troops initiated unprovoked firing along the Line of Control, prompting swift and strong retaliation from Indian forces. Military officials confirmed that India responded “effectively” and that no

International

South Korea Protests Chinese Sea Structure in Disputed Waters

By BPN News Desk April 24, 2025

South Korea has voiced serious concerns over China’s installation of a new sea structure within a disputed section of the Yellow Sea, known locally as the West Sea. The area falls within the Provisional Maritime Zone—an area where the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of both countries overlap. The move has triggered renewed tensions as Seoul […]

International

Saudi Arabia to Jointly Develop Two Refineries in India

By BPN News Desk April 24, 2025

In a major step to boost bilateral energy cooperation, Saudi Arabia is set to partner with Indian companies to jointly develop two large-scale oil refineries in India. Each refinery will have an estimated processing capacity of 9 million tonnes per annum (mtpa), reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s strategic push to strengthen its presence in India’s expanding energy […]

International

PBOC Warns U.S. Tariffs Undermine Global Economic Trust

By BPN News Desk April 24, 2025

China’s central bank has issued a pointed warning over the growing impact of U.S. trade policies on global economic stability. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) cautioned that the imposition of sweeping tariffs by the United States risks undermining trust in the international economic system. According to the bank, such unilateral actions erode the foundation […]

National

Pakistan Cries ‘Water Warfare’ as India Suspends Indus Treaty

By BPN News Desk April 24, 2025

India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan following the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 civilians, mostly tourists, lost their lives. The decision marks a dramatic escalation in diplomatic tensions, as India directly links the suspension to Pakistan’s continued harbouring of cross-border terrorism. The treaty, signed in 1960

National

Army Soldier Killed in Udhampur Encounter

By BPN News Desk April 24, 2025

An Indian Army commando lost his life and two others were injured during an intense encounter with terrorists in the Dudu-Basantgarh area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district. The operation, which began following specific intelligence inputs about terrorist movement in the region, remains ongoing. The fallen soldier has been identified as Havaldar Jhantu Ali Shaikh

International

Twelve States Sue Trump Over Sweeping Tariffs

By BPN News Desk April 24, 2025

In a major legal challenge, twelve U.S. states have jointly filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, opposing the sweeping tariffs introduced under his “Liberation Day” initiative. The plaintiffs argue that the tariffs are unconstitutional and have caused serious economic damage across multiple sectors. The lawsuit, lodged in the U.S. Court of International Trade,

National

J&K Police Names Pahalgam Attackers, Offers ₹20 Lakh Reward

By BPN News Desk April 24, 2025

In a major breakthrough following the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 civilians dead, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have publicly identified three key suspects involved in the deadly assault. The attackers have been named as Adil Hussain Thoker, a resident of Anantnag, along with two foreign terrorists identified by their aliases—Hashim Musa alias Suleiman, […]