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International

USS George Washington Leaves Pacific for Mideast

By BPN News Desk
The USS George Washington, the United States’ only forward-deployed aircraft carrier in the western Pacific, is moving toward the Middle East, temporarily leaving the region without a US aircraft carrier as Washington shifts naval resources to meet operational demands elsewhere. USS George Washington Leaves Western Pacific The nuclear-powered USS George Washington and its
Zardari
International

Zardari Claims Pakistan Hindus Prefer Staying

By BPN News Desk
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has claimed that Hindus living in Pakistan would prefer remaining in the country rather than moving to India, while contrasting the two nations over the idea of “Akhand Bharat”. The remarks were made during Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations on August 14. Zardari Claims Pakistan Hindus Prefer Staying Speaking about relations […]
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Law & Order National

Bengaluru Guard Held Over Alleged TTP Links

By BPN News Desk
Bengaluru Police have arrested a 25-year-old security guard from West Bengal over alleged links with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Investigators allege that he was in contact with a TTP member based in Afghanistan and had discussed plans related to attacks targeting the Pakistan Army. Bengaluru Security Guard Held Over TTP Links The accused, identified […]
Erdogan
International

Egypt May Join Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan Pact

By BPN News Desk
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Egypt could potentially join the newly established defence framework involving Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, indicating that the regional security partnership may expand to include additional countries. Egypt Could Join Regional Defence Pact Erdogan said Egypt could become part of the defence arrangement, although no
militants
International

Attacks on Indians Abroad Rise Sharply

By BPN News Desk
Attacks on Indian nationals overseas rose sharply between 2021 and 2025, with 302 incidents recorded across 36 countries and regions. The United States reported the highest number during the five-year period, followed by the UAE, the United Kingdom and Canada. Attacks on Indians Abroad Rise Sharply Official figures show a significant year-on-year increase in attacks […]
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Economy National

Foreign Assets Disclosure Window Opens August 16

By BPN News Desk
The Income Tax Department has notified detailed rules for the Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers Disclosure Scheme, 2026, opening a one-time compliance window from August 16. Eligible taxpayers can voluntarily disclose previously unreported overseas assets or foreign income and obtain protection from harsher penalties and prosecution after making the prescribed payment.