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International

US Fast-Tracks Asylum Cases to Courts

By BPN News Desk
The United States has introduced a new rule allowing some affirmative asylum applications to be referred directly to immigration courts without an initial interview by US Citizenship and Immigration Services. The change took effect on July 28 and is intended to accelerate decisions amid a large asylum backlog. US Asylum Cases Sent Directly to Courts […]
Mallikarjun Kharge
National Politics

Mallikarjun Kharge Targets BJP Over Assam Floods

By BPN News Desk
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has criticised the BJP-led Centre and Assam government over the state’s continuing flood crisis, questioning the implementation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s promise to make Assam flood-free. Kharge Questions Flood-Free Assam Promise Kharge referred to Shah’s earlier assurance that Assam’s recurring flood problem would be resolved
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National

302 Ethanol Tankers Rejected in Quality Checks

By BPN News Desk
The government has highlighted the quality-control system used for ethanol blending after public sector oil marketing companies rejected 302 tank trucks that failed to meet procurement specifications over a two-year period. Ethanol Tankers Rejected in Quality Checks Between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2026, oil marketing companies rejected 302 tank trucks carrying
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International

Yemen Warns Houthis Seek Red Sea Control

By BPN News Desk
Yemen’s internationally recognised government has warned that the Houthi movement is seeking to replicate Iran’s Strait of Hormuz strategy by disrupting shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea. Houthis Target Bab el-Mandeb Shipping Foreign Minister-designate Afrah al-Zouba said the Houthis wanted to apply the Iranian model to Bab el-Mandeb, potentially
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East India State News

Assam Withdraws Cases Against CJP Protesters

By BPN News Desk
The Assam government has announced the withdrawal of cases and legal proceedings against people who participated in protests over alleged NEET-UG examination irregularities. The decision follows a similar assurance issued by the Bihar government. Assam Withdraws CJP Protest Cases The Assam government said no further adverse action would be taken against individuals
Mojtaba Khamenei
International

Mojtaba Khamenei Backs Hezbollah Resistance

By BPN News Desk
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has reaffirmed Tehran’s support for Hezbollah, declaring that continued “jihad and resistance” remained the path forward against the United States and Israel. His remarks followed a message of allegiance from Hezbollah’s leadership. Mojtaba Khamenei Reaffirms Hezbollah Support Khamenei addressed Hezbollah Secretary-General
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International

India Summons Ukraine Envoy Over Ship Attack

By BPN News Desk
India summoned Ukraine’s Ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk to register a strong protest over an attack on a commercial vessel in the Black Sea that resulted in the death of an Indian seafarer. New Delhi condemned attacks on civilian shipping and raised concerns about the safety of sailors operating in conflict-affected waters. India Protests Black Sea Ship […]