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National

Six States Sign Kishau Multipurpose Project Pact

By BPN News Desk
Six northern states have signed an agreement to advance the long-pending Kishau Multipurpose Project, clearing a major hurdle over cost-sharing and water allocation. The Centre will bear about 90% of the project cost, with the participating states contributing the remaining share. Six States Sign Kishau Project Agreement The agreement was signed by Himachal Pradesh,
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Business

Meta to Report CSAM Directly to India

By BPN News Desk
Meta has agreed to directly report child sexual abuse material and other child-safety cases to Indian authorities, establishing a new reporting channel with the country’s national cybercrime system. The move follows increased government scrutiny over allegations involving advertisements linked to child sexual exploitation material on Instagram. Meta to Report CSAM Directly
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International

India Clarifies Bangladesh PM’s BRICS Invite

By BPN News Desk
India has clarified that Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman received two separate invitations from New Delhi — one for a bilateral visit and another to attend the BRICS Summit in his capacity as chair of BIMSTEC. The clarification followed differing descriptions from Dhaka over the nature of the summit invitation. India Clarifies Tarique Rahman BRICS […]
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International

Saudi Issues Security Alerts in Mecca, Jeddah

By BPN News Desk
Saudi Arabia briefly activated emergency security alerts across Mecca, Jeddah, Taif and several other locations after a week of intensified missile and drone attacks linked to Yemen’s Houthi movement. Authorities later lifted the warnings after determining that the immediate danger had passed. Saudi Arabia Issues Alerts in Mecca and Jeddah Saudi Civil Defence warned
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International

India Slams Pakistan Over Masood Azhar Bounty

By BPN News Desk
India has sharply criticised Pakistan’s decision to retain a PKR 7 million bounty on Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, dismissing the move as a “gimmick” and demanding concrete action against the UN-designated terrorist instead of what New Delhi described as symbolic announcements. India Dismisses Pakistan’s Masood Azhar Bounty External Affairs Ministry spokesperson
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International

China Warns US Over Weapons in Space

By BPN News Desk
China has criticised the United States after Washington acknowledged deploying weapons in orbit, warning that expanding military activity could turn outer space into a new arena of conflict. Beijing urged the US to avoid accelerating an arms race and to preserve space for peaceful purposes. China Warns Against Weapons in Outer Space China’s Foreign Ministry […]