National

India Rules Out Near-Term Normalisation with Turkey

By BPN News Desk May 20, 2025

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has made it clear that New Delhi does not foresee any normalisation of diplomatic ties with Turkey in the near future. Speaking to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, Misri pointed to Turkey’s continued alignment with Pakistan as a key obstacle to restoring bilateral engagement. India-Turkey Relations Remain

International

Trump Announces Immediate Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks

By BPN News Desk May 20, 2025

In a surprise diplomatic push, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that Russia and Ukraine will “immediately start negotiations towards a ceasefire,” following a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump made the announcement at a press conference, stating the conversation had gone “very well” and that both parties would

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Indian Diplomats in Portugal Respond to Protest with ‘Operation Sindoor’ Banner

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In Lisbon, a group of Pakistani nationals staged a protest outside the Indian Embassy to condemn India’s actions following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. However, rather than engage in verbal exchanges or diplomatic counter-statements, Indian diplomats chose to respond with a calm but powerful message — a banner that read, “Operation Sindoor is

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Operation Olivia: Coast Guard Protects 6.98 Lakh Olive Ridley Turtles

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has successfully concluded the 2025 edition of Operation Olivia, its flagship marine conservation initiative aimed at protecting Olive Ridley turtles during their annual nesting season along Odisha’s coast. This year, the operation safeguarded a record 6.98 lakh turtles across key nesting sites, including Gahirmatha Beach and the Rushikulya

International

PM Modi Wishes Joe Biden Speedy Recovery from Prostate Cancer

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed heartfelt concern and extended best wishes to former U.S. President Joe Biden after his recent diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer. The message of support comes as Biden begins treatment for a high-grade form of the disease. PM Modi’s Message of Solidarity Taking to social media platform X, Prime Minister […]

National

Rahul Gandhi Questions Aircraft Losses in Operation Sindoor, MEA responds

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has renewed his criticism of the government’s handling of Operation Sindoor, specifically targeting External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar over alleged Indian aircraft losses and the timing of communication with Pakistan. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has firmly denied the allegations, calling them politically motivated and

National

No Nuclear Signaling from Pakistan, Says Foreign Secretary

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In a high-level briefing to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri clarified that there was no nuclear signaling from Pakistan during the recent military tensions with India. Misri’s comments come amid speculation surrounding the potential for escalation following Operation Sindoor and the retaliatory cross-border exchanges

National

Indian Ambassador to Israel JP Singh: Hand Over Saeed, Lakhvi, Mir

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In a direct and unequivocal message to Islamabad, India has called on Pakistan to hand over the masterminds of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Indian Ambassador to Israel, JP Singh, stated that the return of Hafiz Saeed, Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, and Sajid Mir is the “simplest way” for Pakistan to de-escalate tensions and prove sincerity in […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Too Encrypted to Care: Why India Must Consider Banning Telegram Before It’s Too Late

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In the digital age, the boundary between privacy and national security has never been more precarious. Platforms that promise encryption and user freedom have, time and again, become safe havens for criminals, fraudsters, and even foreign agents. India, like many other nations, faces a growing dilemma — whether to continue tolerating platforms that claim neutrality […]

Technology Telecom

SC Rejects AGR Dues Waiver Pleas by Airtel, Vodafone Idea

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In a critical verdict impacting the telecom sector, the Supreme Court of India on May 19, 2025, dismissed petitions by telecom giants Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and Tata Teleservices seeking a waiver on interest, penalties, and interest on penalties related to adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. The bench led by Justice J.B. Pardiwala ruled the […]