National

Seven Militants Arrested in Manipur Amid Ongoing Ethnic Unrest

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

Security forces in Manipur have arrested seven militants affiliated with various banned insurgent groups, in a fresh crackdown against anti-national activities amidst the prolonged ethnic unrest in the state. The arrests were made during coordinated operations across multiple sensitive districts including Thoubal, Kakching, Bishnupur, and Churachandpur. Security Forces

Op-Eds Opinion

Dear UN, Shove That Rohingya Investigation Report Up Your Arse

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

As news broke that the United Nations has launched an investigation against India over alleged deportations of Rohingya refugees, a wave of collective eye-rolls swept across this country. Not because we lack compassion or a sense of human rights, but because we know this drill. This is the same UN that plays dead when China […]

International

Moody’s Downgrades U.S. Credit Rating Amid Rising Debt

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded the long-standing triple-A credit rating of the United States, lowering it by one notch to Aa1. The decision, announced on May 16, 2025, reflects concerns over the U.S. government’s growing debt burden and rising interest obligations. This marks the first time since 1919 that the U.S. does not hold the […]

Other Sports Sports

Neeraj Chopra Breaks 90m Barrier, Finishes Second in Doha

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

India’s Olympic and World Champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra created history at the 2025 Doha Diamond League by breaching the elusive 90-meter mark. Although his remarkable effort wasn’t enough to win the event, it marked a personal and national milestone, making Chopra only the third Asian ever to surpass the mark. Neeraj Chopra’s Historic Throw […]

National

India Plans Indus Water Diversion Amid Treaty Suspension

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

India has suspended its adherence to the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and is preparing to divert water from the Indus River system to address national interests, a move expected to severely affect Pakistan’s water supply. This strategic shift follows the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which India attributes to Pakistan-based actors. Indus Waters Treaty […]

International

Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Yield Prisoner Swap Amidst Stalemate

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

In a significant but cautious step towards reducing hostilities, Russia and Ukraine held their first formal peace talks in over two years in Istanbul. The meeting produced a major breakthrough in the form of a large-scale prisoner exchange agreement, but talks remained deadlocked on key issues like territorial sovereignty and ceasefire conditions. Historic Prisoner

Business Trade

India Blocks Pakistani Goods via Third Countries Post-Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

India has escalated its economic response to the Pahalgam terror attack by officially blocking the import of Pakistani goods that were previously entering through third countries. This decision, implemented by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), marks a tightening of the existing trade embargo and signals New Delhi’s continued resolve to sever economic ties

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Rejects Repeated PILs on Rohingya Deportation

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

India’s Supreme Court on May 16, 2025, firmly rejected repeated petitions seeking to halt the deportation of Rohingya refugees, warning petitioners against filing identical Public Interest Litigations (PILs) without introducing new facts. The court expressed serious displeasure over the repeated legal interventions, which it said were wasting judicial time without bringing

Business Industry

Celebi Shares Plunge After India Revokes Security Clearance

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

Turkey-based ground handling company Celebi Hava Servisi saw its stock price crash nearly 20% over two trading days after India revoked its security clearance. The decision, triggered by national security concerns, has put the company’s India operations—previously a key source of revenue—in jeopardy and sparked legal proceedings in Indian courts. India Revokes Celebi’s

International

Armenia Signs $1.5B Defense Deals with India

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

Armenia has signed defense contracts worth more than $1.5 billion with India over the 2022–2023 period, marking a significant geopolitical and strategic shift away from its longstanding dependency on Russian military supplies. This signals Armenia’s attempt to recalibrate its defense posture amid growing security concerns in the South Caucasus. Armenia’s Expanding Military