International

Trump Criticized Over IMF’s $1 Billion Bailout to Pakistan

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

Michael Rubin, a former Pentagon official and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, has launched a scathing critique against the Trump administration for not opposing the recent $1 billion IMF bailout granted to Pakistan. In a sharply worded op-ed, Rubin described Pakistan as a “terror-addled, pro-China regime” and questioned why the U.S. continues to […]

Defence National

Six Terrorists Killed in Kashmir After Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

In a swift escalation of counter-terror operations, Indian security forces eliminated six terrorists across two districts in Jammu and Kashmir within 48 hours. The back-to-back encounters took place in Shopian and Tral—two regions that have historically served as strongholds for terrorist organizations. The operations reflect India’s intensified internal crackdown

Business Industry

Celebi Shares Crash 10% After India Revokes Clearance

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

Shares of Turkish aviation services provider Çelebi Hava Servisi AS dropped sharply by 10% on the Istanbul Stock Exchange on May 16, 2025, following the Indian government’s decision to revoke the security clearance of its Indian subsidiary. The move sent shockwaves through Turkish financial markets, with investor sentiment taking a major hit amid fears of […]

National

IMF Aid to Pakistan Is Fueling Terrorism, Says Rajnath Singh

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

During his visit to the Bhuj Air Force Station, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made a powerful statement, calling Operation Sindoor “just a trailer.” The remark came as a direct warning to Pakistan, suggesting that more decisive military action could follow if provocations continue. Singh asserted that India’s armed forces are fully prepared to go further, […]

Travel

Indian, Filipino Climbers Die on Everest Near Hillary Step

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

Two climbers, one from India and another from the Philippines, lost their lives on Mount Everest during the ongoing spring climbing season. Subrata Ghosh, a 45-year-old Indian national, died after reaching the summit and descending below the Hillary Step. Meanwhile, Philipp II Santiago, also 45, from the Philippines, passed away at the South Col on […]

North India State News

UP Demolishes 429 Illegal Religious Structures Near Nepal Border

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government has intensified its demolition drive targeting unauthorized religious structures within a 10-kilometer radius of the Indo-Nepal border. As of Thursday, a total of 429 such structures have been razed. These include illegally constructed madrasas, mosques, Eidgahs, and other religious buildings found on forest or government land without approval

International

Adani Ends Celebi Partnership at Key Airports in India

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

Adani Airport Holdings has officially terminated its partnership with Turkish aviation services firm Celebi at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) and Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA). The decision comes in the wake of the Indian government revoking Celebi’s security clearance on national security grounds.

International

Zelenskyy Sends Delegation for Istanbul Talks, Seeks Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed a high-level delegation to represent Kyiv in direct peace negotiations with Russia in Istanbul. The talks, which mark the first such engagement in nearly three years, are being hosted by Turkey in a bid to mediate the protracted conflict. Leading the Ukrainian delegation is Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, underscoring

International

Jaishankar Calls Taliban Minister, Snubs Pakistan Interference

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

In a significant diplomatic shift, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held his first official conversation with Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi. This marks India’s first formal political contact with the Taliban-led Afghan government since its takeover in 2021. The call signals India’s calibrated outreach to Kabul and its strategic

Defence National

India Hikes Defence Budget by ₹50,000 Cr After Op Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

Following the execution of Operation Sindoor, the Indian government has announced a substantial increase of ₹50,000 crore in its defence budget for the financial year 2025-26. This revision pushes the total defence outlay beyond ₹7 lakh crore, up from the ₹6.81 lakh crore originally announced in the Union Budget in February 2025. The move comes […]