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International

Gaza Building Collapse Kills at Least 16

By BPN News Desk
A seven-storey residential building previously damaged during the Gaza war has collapsed in Gaza City, killing at least 16 Palestinians, including five children, and injuring 14 others. Rescue teams were continuing efforts to reach dozens of people believed trapped beneath the rubble. Gaza Building Collapse Leaves Dozens Trapped Civil defence officials said at least 10
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International

New Zealand Parliament Passes India FTA

By BPN News Desk
New Zealand’s Parliament has passed legislation implementing the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, clearing a major domestic hurdle for the pact signed in New Delhi in April. The government says the deal will significantly expand access to the Indian market for New Zealand exporters. India-New Zealand FTA Clears Parliament Under the agreement, 57% of New […]
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International

India Protests Pakistan Navy Ship Collision

By BPN News Desk
India has lodged a formal protest with Pakistan after a Pakistani naval vessel collided with an Indian Navy warship in international waters in the North Arabian Sea. New Delhi described the Pakistani vessel’s conduct as “unacceptable and unprofessional” and said the incident breached a bilateral military agreement. Pakistani Naval Ship Collides With Indian Warship The […]
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National

Six States Sign Kishau Multipurpose Project Pact

By BPN News Desk
Six northern states have signed an agreement to advance the long-pending Kishau Multipurpose Project, clearing a major hurdle over cost-sharing and water allocation. The Centre will bear about 90% of the project cost, with the participating states contributing the remaining share. Six States Sign Kishau Project Agreement The agreement was signed by Himachal Pradesh,
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Business

Meta to Report CSAM Directly to India

By BPN News Desk
Meta has agreed to directly report child sexual abuse material and other child-safety cases to Indian authorities, establishing a new reporting channel with the country’s national cybercrime system. The move follows increased government scrutiny over allegations involving advertisements linked to child sexual exploitation material on Instagram. Meta to Report CSAM Directly
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International

India Clarifies Bangladesh PM’s BRICS Invite

By BPN News Desk
India has clarified that Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman received two separate invitations from New Delhi — one for a bilateral visit and another to attend the BRICS Summit in his capacity as chair of BIMSTEC. The clarification followed differing descriptions from Dhaka over the nature of the summit invitation. India Clarifies Tarique Rahman BRICS […]
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International

Saudi Issues Security Alerts in Mecca, Jeddah

By BPN News Desk
Saudi Arabia briefly activated emergency security alerts across Mecca, Jeddah, Taif and several other locations after a week of intensified missile and drone attacks linked to Yemen’s Houthi movement. Authorities later lifted the warnings after determining that the immediate danger had passed. Saudi Arabia Issues Alerts in Mecca and Jeddah Saudi Civil Defence warned