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International

US Awards $58.6 Billion Patriot Missile Deal

By BPN News Desk
The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to $58.6 billion to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, as military operations in Iran and continued support for Ukraine place pressure on American weapons inventories. US Awards $58.6 Billion Patriot Contract The agreement converts a one-year contract worth $4.7 billion, awarded in April, into a […]
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Football Sports

UEFA Backs FIFA Boycott Over Investment Plan

By BPN News Desk
UEFA and its 55 member associations have unanimously agreed to boycott FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, unless FIFA abandons its proposal to sell minority interests in its tournaments to private investors. UEFA Announces Conditional FIFA Boycott European national teams will remain outside FIFA competitions while the private-investment proposal remains under
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International

US Warns China Over Rare-Earth Commitments

By BPN News Desk
The United States has warned China to fully honour its commitments on rare-earth supplies and American agricultural purchases as Washington and Beijing prepare for a possible meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in September. US Presses China on Rare-Earth Supplies US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson
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National Politics

BJP Files Privilege Notice Against Rahul Gandhi

By BPN News Desk
The Bharatiya Janata Party has submitted a breach of privilege notice against Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of using derogatory and unparliamentary language during a debate on the anti-paper leak legislation. BJP Files Privilege Notice Against Rahul Gandhi BJP MP Anurag Thakur submitted the notice to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla […]
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Cricket Sports

ICC Names 12 Venues for 2027 ODI World Cup

By BPN News Desk
The International Cricket Council has announced 12 venues for the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia as the tournament returns to Africa after 24 years. ODI World Cup 2027 Venues Announced Eight South African cities will host matches during the 50-over tournament. The selected grounds […]
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National

IndiGo Calls for Pilot Duty Rules Review

By BPN News Desk
IndiGo Managing Director Rahul Bhatia has called for a review of India’s pilot duty rules, arguing that the current framework reduces cockpit productivity, raises operating costs and weakens the competitiveness of domestic airlines. IndiGo Seeks Pilot Duty Rules Review Bhatia said India’s Flight Duty Time Limitations should be aligned more closely with international
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International

EAM Jaishankar Condemns Black Sea Ship Attacks

By BPN News Desk
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has told Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha that attacks on commercial vessels and Indian seafarers in the Black Sea are unacceptable, regardless of who carries them out. Jaishankar Raises Black Sea Ship Attacks During a telephone conversation, Jaishankar discussed the recent attacks on commercial shipping and Indian crew
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International

US Mulls $100,000 Foreign Graduate Work Fee

By BPN News Desk
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a $100,000 fee for international students seeking permission to work in the United States after graduating from American universities. The proposal has not been finalised or officially implemented. US Considers $100,000 OPT Fee The reported charge would affect foreign graduates using Optional Practical Training, a
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National

PM Modi Reviews India’s West Asia Preparedness

By BPN News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to review India’s preparedness for disruptions arising from the continuing conflict in West Asia. Modi Reviews India’s Fuel Preparedness The meeting examined the availability of crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas amid continuing risks to shipping routes
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South India State News

Karnataka Told to Release Cauvery Water

By BPN News Desk
The Cauvery Water Management Authority has directed Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, upholding an earlier recommendation by the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee. Karnataka Ordered to Release Cauvery Water The water release order will apply retrospectively from July 29. Karnataka had argued that it was unable to […]