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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 […]

Environment

SC Orders States to Reclaim Reserved Forests from Private Use

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In a significant step toward environmental justice, the Supreme Court of India has directed all states and Union Territories to reclaim reserved forest lands that were illegally allocated to private entities. Issued on May 15, 2025, the order gives authorities a one-year deadline to identify, recover, and restore such ecologically sensitive land to forest departments. […]

National

India Arrests 9 Spies Linked to ISI Espionage Network

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In a major counterintelligence operation, Indian security agencies have arrested nine individuals across Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh for allegedly spying for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The arrests come amid heightened vigilance following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, and highlight the increasing complexity of espionage networks

Science Space & Astronomy

US Firm Vast Offers ISRO a Seat on 2026 Space Station

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

India’s aspirations of establishing its own space station have received a significant boost, as US-based space startup Vast has formally invited the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to collaborate on its 2026 Haven-1 mission. The offer includes a seat aboard the first commercial space station module and marks a notable moment in Indo-US space cooperation. […]