National

Saudi Minister Visits Delhi Amid Rising Indo-Pak Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

In a surprise diplomatic move, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Adel al-Jubeir, arrived in New Delhi on an unannounced visit, amid the growing strain in India-Pakistan relations. The visit comes in the wake of India’s recent airstrikes targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under “Operation Sindoor,” a retaliatory mission

International

Pakistan Claims It Shot Down 12 Indian Drones Amid Rising Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

Amid escalating tensions following India’s Operation Sindoor, Pakistan’s military has claimed that it intercepted and shot down 12 Indian drones over its airspace. According to official military sources in Islamabad, the drones were spotted over several urban regions including Lahore and Karachi, triggering a high alert across the country. One drone reportedly

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27 Airports Closed, Over 430 Flights Cancelled Amid Security Precautions

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

On May 8, 2025, India witnessed massive disruptions in air travel as 27 airports across northern, western, and central regions were temporarily shut down due to heightened security following Operation Sindoor. The move resulted in the cancellation of more than 430 domestic and international flights, creating ripple effects across aviation networks. The decision comes amid

International

North Korea Launches Missiles into Eastern Waters

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

On May 8, 2025, North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern waters, marking the country’s sixth such provocation this year. The missiles were launched from the Wonsan area between 8:10 a.m. and 9:20 a.m., and reportedly traveled up to 800 kilometers before splashing down into the sea. The launch has heightened regional […]

International

Xi Jinping in Moscow to Cement ‘No-Limits’ Partnership With Putin

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping has landed in Moscow for a four-day state visit aimed at bolstering the “no-limits” partnership between China and Russia. His arrival coincides with the Victory Day celebrations on May 9, marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany. The timing of the visit is not only symbolic […]

National

Pakistan Shells JandK’s Kupwara for Second Day Amid Operation Sindoor Fallout

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

Tensions along the India-Pakistan border remained high on May 8, 2025, as Pakistani forces launched another round of cross-border shelling targeting the Karnah sector in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district. This marks the second consecutive day of such attacks, following India’s precision military strikes under Operation Sindoor. The shelling began shortly after midnight,

International

Trump Offers Mediation as India-Pakistan Tensions Mount After Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

As tensions continue to rise between India and Pakistan following India’s precision airstrikes under Operation Sindoor, former U.S. President Donald Trump has stepped in with an offer to mediate. Speaking to reporters, Trump expressed concern over the developing conflict and said he would be willing to help if either side sought his involvement. “I want […]

International

Pakistan ‘Trying to Avoid War’, But Military Ready, Says Defence Minister

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

Amid rising tensions following India’s Operation Sindoor, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that his country is “trying to avoid” a full-scale war with India. However, he warned that the Pakistani military is fully prepared for such a scenario if escalation continues. In an interview with CNN, Asif described India’s recent overnight

Science Space & Astronomy

PM Modi Sets Ambitious Space Goals: Moon, Mars, and Venus Missions Ahead

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid out a bold new vision for India’s space program, outlining an ambitious roadmap that includes an Indian space station, a crewed lunar landing, and future interplanetary missions to Mars and Venus. Speaking at an event that celebrated the growing capabilities of India’s space sector, Modi emphasized that Indian astronauts

Cricket Sports

Rohit Sharma Retires from Test Cricket, BCCI Initiates Leadership Overhaul

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2025

In a major shake-up for Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket, following the BCCI selection committee’s decision to relieve him of Test captaincy. The move comes ahead of India’s much-anticipated red-ball series against England, and signals the beginning of a new leadership chapter for Team India. The decision, according