militants
International

20 Reported Killed in PoK Protest Crackdown

By BPN News Desk
At least 20 people were reported killed and dozens critically injured during a crackdown on the Joint Awami Action Committee’s Long March in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The casualties were reported as protesters converged on Rawalakot following the failure of negotiations with local authorities. JAAC Reports 20 Deaths in Rawalakot JAAC said the identities of 19 people […]
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International

Strong Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan

By BPN News Desk
A powerful earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kyushu region on Tuesday, injuring dozens of people, damaging buildings and disrupting electricity and transport services. Authorities initially issued a tsunami advisory for coastal areas, but later lifted it after no significant waves were detected. Japan Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto Prefecture The earthquake struck Kumamoto
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National

IT Ministry Summons Meta Over PM Modi Post Removal

By BPN News Desk
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has summoned a senior Meta executive after a Facebook post shared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefly removed. The platform later restored the video and attributed the takedown to an error. IT Ministry Summons Meta Over Post Removal The ministry has sought a detailed explanation from Meta […]
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Law & Order National

SC Orders Release of Minor Student Protesters

By BPN News Desk
The Supreme Court has ordered the release of detained student protesters below the age of 18 who have no previous criminal record. The interim directions came while the court examined petitions alleging excessive police action during nationwide demonstrations over examination irregularities. Supreme Court Orders Release of Minors A bench led by Chief Justice of India […]
india oil
International

Saudi Blames Militias for Oil Facility Attacks

By BPN News Desk
Saudi Arabia has said its air defences intercepted several drones targeting oil facilities in the kingdom, blaming Iran-backed militias operating from Iraqi territory. Riyadh warned that it reserved the right to respond to attacks against its security and critical energy infrastructure. Saudi Oil Facilities Targeted by Drones The attempted strikes targeted petroleum
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International

France, Spain Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations

By BPN News Desk
France and Spain are racing to contain massive wildfires that have forced more than 320,000 people to leave their homes. Authorities fear that another heatwave could intensify the blazes and reverse recent progress made by emergency crews. France Wildfires Threaten Bordeaux Region The most severe fires in France have affected the Gironde region around Bordeaux, […]
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International

US Fast-Tracks Asylum Cases to Courts

By BPN News Desk
The United States has introduced a new rule allowing some affirmative asylum applications to be referred directly to immigration courts without an initial interview by US Citizenship and Immigration Services. The change took effect on July 28 and is intended to accelerate decisions amid a large asylum backlog. US Asylum Cases Sent Directly to Courts […]
Mallikarjun Kharge
National Politics

Mallikarjun Kharge Targets BJP Over Assam Floods

By BPN News Desk
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has criticised the BJP-led Centre and Assam government over the state’s continuing flood crisis, questioning the implementation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s promise to make Assam flood-free. Kharge Questions Flood-Free Assam Promise Kharge referred to Shah’s earlier assurance that Assam’s recurring flood problem would be resolved