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International

Israel Heads to October Election as Netanyahu Faces Voters After Three Years of War

By BPN News Desk
Israel’s parliament has dissolved ahead of a national election scheduled for October 27, placing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future before voters after nearly three years of conflict. The election will be Israel’s first since the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023, and the wars that followed. Knesset Dissolved Ahead of Election The motion to […]
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Cricket Sports

Jaffna Kings Co-Owner Arrested Over Bribery Claim

By BPN News Desk
A co-owner of Lanka Premier League franchise Jaffna Kings was arrested in Sri Lanka over allegations of attempting to bribe a player, hours before the opening match of the 2026 tournament. Authorities launched an investigation after the player reported the alleged approach. Jaffna Kings Co-Owner Arrested Sri Lanka’s Special Investigations Unit for the Prevention of […]
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National

Centre Unveils ₹5,175 Crore Mining Scheme

By BPN News Desk
The Centre has issued guidelines for states to claim ₹5,175 crore in incentives under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment 2026-27. The funding is linked to faster mine operationalisation, higher mineral production and implementation of mining governance reforms. States Must Operationalise 79 Mineral Blocks States will be required to bring 79
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National

India-Japan Bullet Train Talks Progress Confirms MEA

By BPN News Desk
India and Japan have reported steady progress in discussions concerning the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project. The Ministry of External Affairs said both countries remain engaged on technical, financial and implementation-related aspects of the flagship infrastructure initiative. Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Talks Progress The MEA said discussions between India and
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National

Rajnath Chairs NDA Parliament Strategy Meet

By BPN News Desk
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of senior National Democratic Alliance leaders in New Delhi to finalise the ruling coalition’s strategy for the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament. The discussions focused on legislative priorities, floor coordination and the government’s response to issues expected to be raised by the Opposition. NDA Leaders Discuss
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Science Space & Astronomy

India’s Vikram-1 Rocket Set for Launch

By BPN News Desk
Skyroot Aerospace is set to launch Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Saturday. The maiden flight will mark a major milestone for the country’s growing private space industry. Vikram-1 Launch Scheduled From Sriharikota The Vikram-1 rocket is scheduled to lift off at 11.30 a.m. on […]
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International

Chabahar Port Undamaged After US Strikes – MEA

By BPN News Desk
India’s Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that the Chabahar Port terminal in Iran remained undamaged following reported United States strikes near the strategically important facility. The clarification came amid concerns about the security of infrastructure surrounding the port. Chabahar Port Terminal Remains Undamaged MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India
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International

Two Tankers Explode in Strait of Hormuz

By BPN News Desk
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said two oil tankers exploded after striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to growing security concerns across one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes. The precise cause of the explosions had not been independently confirmed. Two Oil Tankers Explode in Strait of Hormuz The Revolutionary Guards said […]