National

Jaishankar Asserts India-Pakistan Talks Will Stay Bilateral

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2025

In a strong diplomatic message delivered from Germany, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar made it clear that India’s approach to dealing with Pakistan will remain strictly bilateral. Speaking on May 23, 2025, amid renewed tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar stated, “India will never give in to nuclear

International

Harvard Sues Trump Over Foreign Student Ban

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2025

Harvard University has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, contesting a controversial move to strip the institution of its right to enroll foreign students. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s recent decision to revoke Harvard’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification has triggered alarm across academia, with the university

National

IndiGo Flight Turbulence: Pakistan Blocks Emergency Entry

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2025

An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar encountered severe turbulence and hailstorm conditions over Pathankot on May 21, 2025. According to officials, the Airbus A320neo was flying at 36,000 feet when it encountered a violent weather system. The storm was intense enough to trigger a series of warnings in the cockpit, including “angle of attack […]

International

Pakistan Army Spokesman Echoes Hafiz Saeed in Threat Over Indus Waters

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2025

On April 23, 2025, India announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan, a move triggered by Islamabad’s continued support for cross-border terrorism. The suspension came a day after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 civilians, mostly Hindu pilgrims, were killed in a brutal assault claimed to have […]

National Politics

PM Modi Inaugurates Rising North East Investors Summit 2025

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 on May 23 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. In his address, PM Modi described the region as “Ashta Lakshmi,” symbolizing eight forms of wealth represented by the eight northeastern states of India. He stressed that the government’s transition from a “Look East” […]

International

Bolton Flags Turkey-Pakistan Drone Alliance as Security Concern

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2025

Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton has raised red flags over Turkey’s growing military collaboration with Pakistan, particularly in the domain of drone warfare. Speaking to Business Today, Bolton noted that although Turkish drones like the Bayraktar TB2 are “not the most sophisticated,” their deployment in Pakistan’s recent conflict with India is a

International

Iran Warns U.S. Over Potential Israeli Strikes on Nuclear Sites

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2025

In a sharp escalation of regional tensions, Iran has warned that it will treat the United States as a direct participant in any Israeli military strike on its nuclear facilities. The warning comes amid reports that Israel is preparing potential unilateral strikes on Iranian nuclear sites if ongoing diplomatic efforts collapse. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas […]

National

India Suspends Indus Waters Treaty Amidst Terror Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2025

In a major shift in its regional diplomacy, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), declaring that it will remain in abeyance until Pakistan takes demonstrable and irreversible steps to stop cross-border terrorism. The suspension follows the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the death […]

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Japan Unveils Railgun to Counter Hypersonic Threats

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2025

At the 2025 Defense Security Equipment International (DSEI) expo in Japan, the Ministry of Defense unveiled a futuristic electromagnetic railgun designed to intercept hypersonic threats. Unlike conventional artillery, this railgun uses powerful electromagnetic forces to fire projectiles at ultra-high velocities—without explosives or chemical propellants. The showcased

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Bangladesh Cancels ₹180 Cr Defence Deal Amid Strain

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2025

In a significant blow to bilateral ties, Bangladesh has abruptly cancelled a ₹180.25 crore defence contract with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), a prominent Kolkata-based shipbuilding PSU under India’s Ministry of Defence. The agreement, signed in July 2024, involved the supply of an 800-tonne advanced ocean-going tug for the Bangladesh Navy. While no