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International

Iran Warns Ukraine Over Caspian Ship Attack

By BPN News Desk
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that an alleged Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea “cannot go unanswered,” raising tensions between Tehran and Kyiv. Iran Condemns Caspian Vessel Attack Iran said the vessel was struck in the Caspian Sea on Saturday, triggering an explosion that killed one sailor and […]
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National

E20 Campaign Demands Pure Petrol Option

By BPN News Desk
A citizen-led campaign calling itself the E20 Janta Party has demanded that motorists be allowed to purchase petrol without ethanol, intensifying the public debate over India’s nationwide E20 fuel policy. E20 Janta Party Demands Fuel Choice The group said consumers should be able to choose 100 per cent petrol alongside ethanol-blended fuel at filling stations. […]
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South India State News

Siddaramaiah Rules Out 2028 Election Contest

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Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced that he will not contest the 2028 Assembly elections, citing his advancing age and growing concerns about corruption in contemporary politics. Siddaramaiah Rules Out 2028 Election Siddaramaiah said people in his Varuna constituency had urged him to contest again, but he had decided not to fight another election.
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South India State News

KPSC Freezes Veterinary Officer Selection

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The Karnataka Public Service Commission has placed the final selection list for 400 veterinary officer posts on hold following allegations of bribery and manipulation in the recruitment process. KPSC Veterinary Recruitment Put on Hold The disputed recruitment covers 342 regular vacancies and 58 backlog posts in Karnataka’s Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department. Written
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National

Nilekani to Lead India’s Exam Reform Panel

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Infosys co-founder and Aadhaar architect Nandan Nilekani will lead a high-powered task force created by the Union government to recommend technology-driven reforms for India’s public examination system. Nandan Nilekani Leads Exam Reforms Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the task force on Sunday, saying India needed an examination system that was reliable, transparent
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International

US and Iran Pause Strikes for Diplomacy

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The United States and Iran suspended military strikes for a second consecutive day as diplomatic efforts intensified to prevent renewed escalation and revive an interim ceasefire arrangement. US Pauses Strikes on Iran The Pentagon halted its bombing campaign late on Friday after conducting strikes against Iranian military and infrastructure targets for 13 consecutive
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International

Andy Burnham Backs Saudi Security After Attacks

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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has affirmed the United Kingdom’s support for Saudi Arabia’s security and sovereignty following renewed Houthi attacks threatening commercial shipping and regional stability in the Red Sea. Burnham Backs Saudi Security Burnham conveyed the assurance during a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The two
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International

Two Killed in Seattle Festival Shooting

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Two people were killed and five others injured after gunfire erupted during a popular food festival at Seattle Center on Sunday evening, prompting panic among visitors and a major emergency response. Seattle Food Festival Shooting The shooting occurred at about 6 p.m. local time during the Bite of Seattle festival, held near the city’s landmark […]