randhir jaiswal mea
National

India Rejects US Criticism of FCRA Bill

By BPN News Desk
India has rejected criticism from US Congressman Riley Moore over the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, saying laws governing foreign funding are an internal matter to be decided by Parliament. The response followed Moore’s claim that the legislation could adversely affect churches and Christian charities. India Rejects US Criticism of FCRA
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif
International

Pakistan Tightens Foreign Media Rules

By BPN News Desk
Pakistan has expanded restrictions on foreign media operating in the country, requiring journalists and local staff working for international news organisations to obtain government approval before reporting outside Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi. The new rules come amid heightened scrutiny of Pakistan’s handling of unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Pakistan Tightens
Sanae Takaichi
International

China-Japan Tensions Rise Over Defence Report

By BPN News Desk
Japan has renewed its warning over China’s growing military power, describing Beijing’s activities as its “greatest strategic challenge” in its 2026 defence white paper. China has strongly rejected the assessment and lodged a formal protest with Tokyo, deepening tensions between the two Asian powers. Japan Calls China Greatest Strategic Challenge Japan’s defence report
Saudi Arabia Pakistan
International

Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan Plan Defence Pact

By BPN News Desk
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are reportedly preparing to sign a trilateral defence agreement in Jeddah as the three countries deepen security cooperation amid escalating tensions across West Asia. The agreement has not yet been publicly confirmed by all three governments, but officials familiar with the discussions say its core terms have been agreed. Saudi […]
pm modi israel
International

Netanyahu Calls Modi to Discuss West Asia

By BPN News Desk
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the latest developments in West Asia and review progress in the India-Israel strategic partnership. The two leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors. Modi and Netanyahu Discuss West Asia During the telephone
foreign investment
Economy National

Foreign Funding to Indian NGOs Rises Under FCRA

By BPN News Desk
Foreign contributions received by Indian NGOs have increased despite tighter regulations under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act. Government data shows that 16,200 NGOs received ₹22,963 crore in foreign funding during 2024-25, even as the number of organisations holding active FCRA registrations continued to decline. Foreign Funding to NGOs Rises Foreign
Masoud Pezeshkian
International

Masoud Pezeshkian Says Enemies Failed to Break Iran

By BPN News Desk
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said hostile powers tried to destabilise Iran and push the country towards a fate similar to Syria, but failed because of national unity. In a televised address, he said Iran had remained resilient despite war, sanctions and external political pressure. Pezeshkian Says Iran Avoided Syria’s Fate Pezeshkian said Iran’s enemies […]