International

China’s Carrier Group Enters Japanese Waters, Alarms Tokyo

By BPN News Desk June 10, 2025

China’s military has taken a bold step in regional naval assertiveness by sailing a full aircraft carrier strike group, led by the Liaoning, into Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) over the weekend. This marks the first time China’s naval forces have directly entered Japanese-claimed waters near Minamitori Island, escalating tensions between the two Asian powers. […]

National

Jaishankar Vows India Will Strike Terrorism Across Borders

By BPN News Desk June 10, 2025

In a stern and defiant message delivered from Brussels, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar articulated India’s readiness to confront terrorism wherever it operates—even deep within Pakistani territory. His remarks come amid escalating tensions following the Pahalgam attack and India’s response via Operation Sindoor. Cross‑Border Terrorism Jaishankar’s declaration was

International

China Thanks India for Swift Rescue of Fire-Hit Cargo Ship

By BPN News Desk June 10, 2025

In a rare and public diplomatic gesture, China has extended its gratitude to India for the timely and professional rescue of crew members from the fire-stricken container ship MV Wan Hai 503. The vessel, sailing under the Singaporean flag, caught fire on June 9 approximately 44 nautical miles off the coast of Azhikkal, Kerala, after […]

International

Trump Deploys Troops to LA Amid Escalating Immigration Protests

By BPN News Desk June 10, 2025

As tensions reach a boiling point in Los Angeles, a dramatic escalation unfolded following large-scale immigration raids across Southern California. Federal immigration agents, backed by an expanding military presence, have triggered widespread protests and a constitutional standoff between state and federal authorities. Immigration Protests Spark Chaos The unrest began

International

Tragic School Shooting in Graz Claims At Least 10 Lives

By BPN News Desk June 10, 2025

In a horrifying incident that has sent shockwaves across Austria, a school shooting at a high school in Graz has left at least ten people dead, including the gunman. The incident occurred on Monday morning at the BORG Dreierschützengasse school near the city’s central railway station. Authorities have confirmed that the shooter was a student […]

National

Modi to Visit Cyprus Amid EU Tour and Turkey–Pakistan Strains

By BPN News Desk June 10, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make a rare and strategically significant visit to Cyprus en route to the G7 Summit in Canada and onward to Croatia. This marks only the third visit to Cyprus by an Indian leader—after Indira Gandhi in 1983 and A B Vajpayee in 2002—signifying New Delhi’s growing focus on strengthening ties within the […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Illegal Encroachment Is the Track Blocker: Until the Railways Clears Land, Nothing Will Move in Mumbai

By BPN News Desk June 10, 2025

Every few months, the Indian Railways or the Maharashtra government announces some shiny new initiative for Mumbai’s overburdened local train network—AC coaches, automatic doors, swanky footover bridges, and digital ticketing kiosks. But for the average Mumbaikar clinging to the footboard of a jam-packed 8:42 AM Virar fast, these announcements are like putting scented

International

Modi to Press Carney on Extradition of 26 Khalistanis at G7 Summit

By BPN News Desk June 10, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to raise India’s longstanding demand for the extradition of 26 Khalistani fugitives in a key bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta (June 15–17). The talks aim to patch strained ties that have been frayed since 2023 following allegations surrounding the death […]

International

Russia Urges Revival of RIC Troika as India–China Tensions Ease

By BPN News Desk June 10, 2025

Amid growing diplomatic engagement between India and China, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed optimism that the long-dormant Russia‑India‑China (RIC) trilateral format could soon resume. The announcement comes as both Asian powers move to stabilize their strained border relations following recent tensions. RIC troika revival hopes At Moscow’s “Forum

Defence National

India Tests AI-Enabled Negev LMG at 14,000 Feet Altitude

By BPN News Desk June 10, 2025

India has successfully conducted field trials of an AI-enhanced Negev Light Machine Gun (LMG) at an altitude of 14,000 feet, marking a significant breakthrough in the country’s push for autonomous combat capabilities. The test was carried out in extreme terrain and weather conditions, with the weapon system demonstrating advanced target detection, precision engagement, and