International

India Sends First Diesel Shipment to China Since 2021

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

A tanker loaded with nearly 496,000 barrels of ultra-low sulfur diesel sailed from the Vadinar refinery in India on July 18, destined for China. This marks the first such export to China since 2021, following a long lull in diesel shipments to that market. Sanctions Upending Trade The departure came just hours before the European […]

International

Shehbaz Sharif Warns India: “Not a Drop” from Indus Treaty

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has warned that Pakistan will not allow even a single drop of water to be taken in violation of the Indus Waters Treaty. He declared that any such move by India would be met with a decisive response, calling it a direct challenge to Pakistan’s sovereignty. Rising Tensions Over Water Dispute […]

International

Trump Declares ‘Crime Emergency’ in Washington, D.C.

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

President Donald Trump has declared a public safety emergency in Washington, D.C., placing the Metropolitan Police Department under temporary federal control and deploying 800 National Guard troops to the city. This action, enabled by Section 740 of the Home Rule Act, allows the President to assume police authority during emergencies for up to 30 days, […]

International

PM Modi Expected in US in September for UNGA

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the United States in September to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The high-level General Debate will take place from September 23 to 29, with Modi likely to deliver his address on September 26. This visit will mark his […]

North India State News

SC Halts Enforcement Against Old Vehicles in Delhi-NCR

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has issued a temporary relief for owners of older vehicles in the Delhi-NCR region. It directed that no coercive action—such as fuel denial or fines—be taken against diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years, pending a full review of the ban. Direction and Timeline […]

International

Pakistan Army Says It Killed 50 Militants Along Afghan Border

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

The Pakistan Army announced that its forces killed 50 militants over a four-day operation near the Afghanistan border in southwestern Balochistan. The campaign reportedly took place in the strategic Zhob district, an area known for its proximity to key Chinese Belt and Road projects. Operation Details and Security Context According to official statements, the operations

North India State News

Rahul Gandhi Opposes SC’s Stray Dog Removal Order

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized the Supreme Court’s directive to remove stray dogs from public areas in Delhi-NCR, calling it a step backward from humane and science-based policy. Humane Alternatives Over Mass Removal In a social media post, Gandhi said stray dogs are “voiceless souls, not problems to be erased.” He urged authorities […]

Business Industry

India Cabinet Approves ₹4,600 Crore in New Semiconductor Projects

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

In a boost to domestic chip manufacturing, Prime Minister Modi’s Cabinet approved four new semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), with a combined investment of approximately ₹4,600 crore. Project Highlights and Locations These projects, proposed by companies like SiCSem, Continental Device India (CDIL), 3D Glass Solutions, and ASIP

Cricket Sports

Shubman Gill Becomes First Male to Win ICC Player of the Month Four Times

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

India’s Test captain Shubman Gill has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for July 2025, marking a historic fourth win of this monthly award—the most by any male cricketer. Stellar Performance in England Series Gill earned this accolade following a commanding display in the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy series against England. In July, he […]

International

Israeli Envoy Rebuts Priyanka Gandhi’s Gaza & Journalists Comments

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar has strongly responded to remarks by Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over the Gaza conflict and the killing of Al Jazeera journalists. Genocide Claims Rejected Priyanka Gandhi had alleged that over 60,000 Palestinians, including more than 18,000 children, were killed in what she termed a genocide. She also called the killing […]