India Condemns Attack on Tagore’s Home in Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

Asia International

India has strongly condemned the vandalism of Rabindranath Tagore’s ancestral home in Sirajganj, Bangladesh, describing the act as “despicable” and an assault on the legacy of tolerance and cultural inclusiveness that the Nobel laureate represented. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) termed

Asia International

FS Misri Meets UAE Minister to Review Growing Bilateral Partnership

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

India Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a series of high-level meetings in the United Arab Emirates, reaffirming the rapidly expanding strategic and economic partnership between the two nations. The visit was aimed at conducting a mid-year review of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on key sectors of bilateral cooperation. Strategic Review of India–UAE

Asia International

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif in UAE for Strategic Talks

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has landed in the United Arab Emirates for a high-level one-day official visit, aiming to strengthen economic cooperation, secure investment, and deepen regional strategic ties. The visit comes at a pivotal moment as Pakistan recovers from recent military tensions and seeks Gulf support to stabilize its economy and geopolitical

Asia International

India to Export Electricity Undersea to UAE and Saudi Arabia

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

 India is set to become a regional electricity exporter through an ambitious undersea power transmission project that will connect its energy grid directly with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia. The project involves the construction of high-capacity subsea cables that will transmit renewable electricity, marking a new era of transnational energy trade in

Asia International

EU Removes UAE from Money-Laundering High-Risk List

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

The European Union has officially removed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from its list of high-risk countries for money laundering and terrorist financing. The decision comes after a comprehensive assessment of the UAE’s regulatory reforms and commitment to strengthening its financial crime oversight mechanisms. UAE Earns Delisting Through Stronger Compliance The move

Asia

Lashkar-e-Taiba Operative Abu Qatal, Nephew of Hafiz Saeed, Killed in Pakistan

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2025

Abu Qatal, also known as Faisal Nadeem, a senior Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative and nephew of 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Pakistan’s Jhelum area on Saturday night. Qatal was implicated in orchestrating several terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, including the January 2023 Rajouri attack and the June […]

Asia

Resurgence of Pro-Monarchy Sentiments in Nepal Amid Political Dissatisfaction

By Editor - News Desk March 11, 2025

In recent days, Nepal has witnessed a notable resurgence in pro-monarchy sentiments, culminating in significant public demonstrations advocating for the reinstatement of the Hindu monarchy. On March 9, 2025, thousands of supporters gathered in Kathmandu to welcome former King Gyanendra Shah upon his return from a two-month visit to Pokhara and various holy shrines.

Asia

6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Nepal; Tremors Felt in Siliguri and Patna

By BPN News Desk February 28, 2025

A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal’s Bagmati Province early Friday, causing tremors felt across parts of India, including Siliguri and Patna. The seismic event occurred at approximately 2:36 am, with the epicenter located about 189 kilometers north of Muzaffarpur in Bihar, as reported by the National Center for Seismology. Residents in Nepal’s

Asia

Pakistani Troops Violate Ceasefire in J-K; Indian Army Retaliates

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2025

On Wednesday, Pakistani forces breached the ceasefire by initiating unprovoked firing on Indian positions along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Army responded decisively, leading to significant casualties on the Pakistani side, as reported by Business Standard. The incident occurred in the Krishna Ghati sector, a day after […]

Asia

India Monitors China’s Brahmaputra Mega Dam Plans

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2025

The Indian government is closely monitoring developments related to the Brahmaputra River, particularly China’s plans to construct a massive hydropower dam in Tibet. As reported by Deccan Herald, the government is vigilant about any activities that could impact the river’s flow into India. China has approved the construction of the world’s largest