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International

EAM Jaishankar Condemns Black Sea Ship Attacks

By BPN News Desk
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has told Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha that attacks on commercial vessels and Indian seafarers in the Black Sea are unacceptable, regardless of who carries them out. Jaishankar Raises Black Sea Ship Attacks During a telephone conversation, Jaishankar discussed the recent attacks on commercial shipping and Indian crew
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International

US Mulls $100,000 Foreign Graduate Work Fee

By BPN News Desk
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a $100,000 fee for international students seeking permission to work in the United States after graduating from American universities. The proposal has not been finalised or officially implemented. US Considers $100,000 OPT Fee The reported charge would affect foreign graduates using Optional Practical Training, a
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National

PM Modi Reviews India’s West Asia Preparedness

By BPN News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to review India’s preparedness for disruptions arising from the continuing conflict in West Asia. Modi Reviews India’s Fuel Preparedness The meeting examined the availability of crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas amid continuing risks to shipping routes
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South India State News

Karnataka Told to Release Cauvery Water

By BPN News Desk
The Cauvery Water Management Authority has directed Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, upholding an earlier recommendation by the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee. Karnataka Ordered to Release Cauvery Water The water release order will apply retrospectively from July 29. Karnataka had argued that it was unable to […]
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National

215 Academics Condemn Priyanka Gandhi Remark

By BPN News Desk
An open letter signed by 215 vice-chancellors, former vice-chancellors and academics has criticised Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over a remark widely understood to target IIT Madras Director Professor V. Kamakoti. Academics Object to Priyanka Gandhi Remark During a Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, Priyanka
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South India State News

Telangana Plans Foreign Tours for Teachers

By BPN News Desk
The Telangana government will sponsor annual foreign study tours for selected government school teachers, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has announced. The initiative is aimed at improving teaching standards by exposing educators to international practices. Telangana Teachers to Study Abroad Revanth Reddy said government teachers would receive overseas learning
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North India State News

Delhi Closes Cases Against NEET Protesters

By BPN News Desk
The Delhi government has announced that no further adverse legal action will be taken against people booked for participating in recent protests over alleged NEET-UG irregularities. The relief will not cover individuals with prior criminal records. Delhi Closes NEET Protest Cases The Delhi Home Department said cases against protesters without criminal antecedents would be
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International

US Federal Reserve Keeps Rates Unchanged

By BPN News Desk
The US Federal Reserve has kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged as policymakers continue to confront inflation above the central bank’s 2 percent target. The federal funds rate remains within a range of 3.5 percent to 3.75 percent. Federal Reserve Holds Rates Unchanged The Federal Open Market Committee approved the decision by a 9-3 vote […]
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National

PM Modi Hails Tougher Anti-Paper Leak Law

By BPN News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed Parliament’s passage of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, describing it as a major step towards protecting students and restoring confidence in India’s examination system. Modi Warns Paper Leak Mafias In a video message, Modi said paper leaks had affected governments across India for decades