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Supreme Court Questions Opposition to Spyware in Anti-Terror Efforts

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has weighed in on the national debate over the use of spyware, suggesting that surveillance tools are not inherently problematic if deployed strictly for national security. The bench observed that the primary concern should be over who is being targeted, not the mere existence of such tools. “To have spyware […]

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Mehbooba Mufti Defends Zipline Operator’s Chant During Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has stepped in to defend the zipline operator whose chant of “Allahu Akbar” during the Pahalgam terror attack has triggered a wave of social media outrage. A viral video surfaced showing the chant moments before gunfire erupted, leading some to allege that the operator may have had […]

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Trump Says India Tariff Talks ‘Going Great’, Expects Deal Soon

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled optimism about the ongoing tariff negotiations with India, stating that discussions are progressing smoothly and a trade deal is likely in the near future. Speaking to reporters, Trump said, “Tariff talks with India are going great. I think we’ll have a deal,” suggesting that a breakthrough may be imminent […]

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Union Cabinet Meets Today Amid 36-Hour Tensions Post Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

The Union Cabinet is set to convene today, marking its first official meeting since the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that claimed the lives of 26 Indian nationals. The meeting is scheduled for April 30 at 11:00 AM and is expected to serve as a critical juncture in shaping India’s official response […]

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Pakistan Warns of Indian Military Strike Within 36 Hours

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

Amid escalating tensions in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has issued a provocative statement alleging that India is preparing to launch military action against Pakistan within the next 24 to 36 hours. “We have credible intelligence inputs that India intends to carry out a military action in the […]

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Justice BR Gavai Appointed 52nd Chief Justice of India

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

In a significant judicial development, President Droupadi Murmu has officially appointed Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI). Justice Gavai will assume office on May 14, 2025, succeeding incumbent CJI Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who retires a day earlier on May 13. This appointment holds historic importance as Justice Gavai becomes […]

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Trump’s English-Only Order for Truckers Sparks Discrimination Fears

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order mandating that all truck drivers operating within the United States must be able to communicate proficiently in English. The new order emphasizes that drivers must be capable of “reading and speaking the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and

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Pawan Kalyan Criticizes Congress Leaders Over Pro-Pakistan Remarks

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan launched a scathing attack on Congress leaders for their controversial remarks perceived as sympathetic toward Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. Emphasizing the importance of standing firmly with the nation during a time of crisis, Kalyan condemned any statements that undermined national unity.

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Pakistan Claims to Shoot Down Indian Drone Amid Rising Border Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

Amid heightened tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has claimed it shot down an Indian surveillance drone allegedly intruding into its airspace near the Bhimber sector along the Line of Control (LoC). Pakistani military sources asserted that the drone had crossed several hundred meters into their territory before being neutralized. The incident has

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Pakistan Plans Legal Action Over India’s Indus Treaty Suspension

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

Pakistan has announced its intention to legally contest India’s recent suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. The decades-old agreement, signed in 1960, governs the sharing of crucial river waters between the two nations. Islamabad has labeled India’s move as an act of provocation and warned that altering the treaty’s terms unilaterally could have severe regional […]