Law & Order National

SC Rules Courts Can’t Set Timelines for President, Governors

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

The Supreme Court has held that constitutional courts cannot impose fixed timelines on the President or state Governors for granting assent to bills under Articles 200 and 201 of the Constitution. The bench clarified that directing the Head of State to act within a prescribed period would be unconstitutional and beyond judicial authority. The ruling […]

International

US Peace Draft Suggests Ukraine Cede Territory

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

A reported US-drafted peace proposal aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war includes terms that would require Ukraine to cede territory currently under Russian control and agree to reduce certain military capabilities. The 28-point framework is said to include limits on future weapons imports and security arrangements that align heavily with Russian demands. The proposal

International

Bangladesh NSA Meets India’s Doval in Delhi

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Bangladesh’s National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman met India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in New Delhi on Wednesday. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) discussions and was confirmed by the Bangladesh High Commission. Both sides reviewed CSC initiatives and exchanged views on key regional developments. Focus on […]

Law & Order National

Mumbai Police Summons Influencer Orry in ₹252 Crore Drug Case

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Mumbai Police’s Anti-Narcotics Cell has summoned social media influencer Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as “Orry”, in connection with a drugs investigation involving the seizure of mephedrone valued at approximately ₹252 crore. He has been asked to appear before the Ghatkopar unit at 10 a.m. on the scheduled date for questioning. Details of the Drug Case […]

International

Afghan Trade Minister Visits India Amid Border Strain

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Afghanistan’s Industry and Commerce Minister, Nooruddin Azizi, has arrived in New Delhi for a five-day visit aimed at strengthening economic and trade cooperation. He is expected to meet Indian ministers, trade officials and industry leaders as both sides explore areas of commercial partnership. The visit comes at a sensitive time, with Afghanistan and Pakistan engaged

Defence National

US Approves Up to $93 Million Arms Sale to India

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

The United States has approved a potential arms sale to India worth about $93 million, which includes the purchase of the FGM‑148 Javelin anti-tank missile system and Excalibur M982A1 precision-guided artillery projectiles. The package comprises an estimated $45.7 million for the Javelin system and around $47.1 million for the Excalibur rounds. Components and Strategic

International

Trump Signs Bill Releasing Epstein Investigation Files

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act into law on 19 November 2025. The measure mandates the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to publish all unclassified records related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days, subject only to redactions for victim privacy and ongoing prosecutions. Congressional Approval The bill passed the […]

International

Pakistan Warns of Possible War With India

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the country “cannot rule out an all-out war” with India and claimed that Pakistan’s armed forces remain on “full alert.” He stated that Islamabad neither trusts New Delhi nor dismisses the possibility of hostile actions, including alleged cross-border strategies and regional destabilisation attempts. Background to

International

Piyush Goyal to Visit Israel to Review Trade and Investment Ties

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is scheduled to travel to Israel from 20 to 22 November 2025, leading a delegation of around 60 business representatives. The visit aims to deepen cooperation with Israel in trade, technology and investment. Multiple high-level meetings are planned with senior Israeli ministers and business leaders to chart the […]

International

Hasina’s Son Accuses Biden Administration of Funding Bangladesh Unrest

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2025

Sajeeb Wazed, son of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has publicly accused the previous U.S. administration of spending “millions of dollars” through USAID to foment regime change in Bangladesh during the 2024 protests. He claimed that the unrest was not purely domestic, citing U.S. involvement in protest funding and strategy using terms such as […]