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Op-Eds Opinion

Uttarakhand’s Uncomfortable Question: Can Religious Freedom Justify Armed Escalation?

By BPN News Desk
The recent confrontation involving a group of Nihang Sikhs in Uttarakhand has sparked passionate reactions across the country. For some, the incident is a straightforward law-and-order matter. For others, it raises concerns about the treatment of Sikh pilgrims and the protection of religious freedoms. As details continue to emerge and investigations proceed, competing
Piyush Goyal
International

India-US Trade Talks Begin Today

By BPN News Desk
India and the United States are set to begin another round of high-level trade talks as New Delhi looks to conclude the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement amid a sharp fall in India’s trade surplus with the US. India-US Trade Talks Begin Today Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is scheduled to hold two-day talks […]
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International

Trump Warns Iran Over US Deal

By BPN News Desk
US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington will respond if Iran fails to comply with its interim agreement with the United States, as questions remain over the implementation of the deal and the use of unfrozen Iranian funds. Trump Warns Iran Over US Deal Trump said he would “do what I have to do” […]
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International

Marco Rubio Heads To Gulf Over Iran MoU

By BPN News Desk
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain from June 23 to 25 for talks with Gulf allies on the Iran memorandum of understanding, regional security and navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Marco Rubio Gulf Visit Rubio’s visit comes as Washington seeks to brief Gulf partners on […]
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
International

Iran To Manage Hormuz Under New Arrangements

By BPN News Desk
Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war operating status, while agreeing to establish a communication line aimed at preventing misunderstandings with the United States and other countries using the strategic waterway. Strait of Hormuz Control Under Iranian Arrangements Iranian Parliament Speaker and senior negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said
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National

Four Fertiliser Ships Clear Hormuz Strait

By BPN News Desk
India has received a supply-chain boost after four cargo ships carrying fertiliser consignments crossed the Strait of Hormuz last week and began moving towards key Indian ports amid continued global trade disruptions. Fertiliser Ships Clear Strait of Hormuz The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers said the vessels are carrying urea, di-ammonium phosphate and sulphur, all
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Defence National

US Clears Apache, M777 Support For India

By BPN News Desk
The United States has formally moved ahead with proposed support packages for India’s Apache attack helicopters and M777A2 ultra-light howitzers, strengthening defence maintenance and operational readiness between the two countries. US India Defence Support Package Approved The proposed Foreign Military Sales support package is valued at about $428.2 million, covering
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Entertainment

Monsoon Revives After 46% Rain Deficit

By BPN News Desk
India’s southwest monsoon has started moving again after nearly two weeks of weak activity, but the delay has already created a major rainfall gap. With June rainfall running 46% below normal, farmers and water managers are watching the next few days closely. India Monsoon Rain Deficit Reaches 46% According to latest weather data, India received […]
Keir Starmer UK
International

Keir Starmer Resigns As UK PM

By BPN News Desk
Keir Starmer has announced that he will step down as U.K. Prime Minister after growing pressure from within the Labour Party. His resignation comes less than two years after Labour returned to power with a major parliamentary victory. Keir Starmer Resigns As UK Prime Minister Starmer said he had heard the message from his party […]
Masoud Pezeshkian
International

Iran Offers Written Nuclear Assurances

By BPN News Desk
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran is ready to give written assurances that it is not seeking nuclear weapons, but he ruled out giving up Iran’s right to enrich uranium as talks with the United States continue. Iran Rejects Nuclear Weapons Claim Pezeshkian said Iran can put in writing that it has no intention […]