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India Engages With Taliban Amid Evolving Regional Dynamics

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2025

In a significant shift, India has initiated diplomatic engagement with the Taliban, signaling a pragmatic approach to addressing evolving regional challenges. This outreach comes amid growing concerns over Afghanistan’s security, trade opportunities, and geopolitical stability. India’s outreach focuses on safeguarding its strategic interests in Afghanistan, which has

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested Following Impeachment

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2025

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested after his impeachment, following a standoff at his residence over his declaration of martial law.

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India Offers LCA Tejas with BrahMos-NG Missiles to Indonesian Air Force

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2025

India proposes LCA Tejas jets equipped with BrahMos-NG missiles to enhance Indonesia's maritime defense capabilities.

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India Summons Bangladesh Diplomat Over Border Fencing Dispute

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2025

India has summoned Bangladesh's deputy high commissioner to address escalating tensions over border fencing activities in Malda's Baishnabnagar, following objections from Border Guard Bangladesh.

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Elon Musk Expresses Concern Over Population Decline in China and India

By BPN News Desk January 8, 2025

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has raised concerns about the declining birth rates in China and India, two of the world’s most populous nations. Musk warns that these demographic trends could lead to significant economic and societal challenges in the future. China’s Population Decline China has been experiencing a steady decrease in its birth rate, leading […]

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India Extends Visa for Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Amid Dhaka’s Extradition Request

By BPN News Desk January 8, 2025

India has extended the visa of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been residing in the country since August 2024 after stepping down amid nationwide protests. This development comes despite the interim Bangladeshi government’s formal request for her extradition. Background Sheikh Hasina, 77, fled to India on August 5, 2024, following widespread

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India and Pakistan Exchange Nuclear Installation Lists Under 30-Year Pact

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2025

In a continued effort to uphold regional stability, India and Pakistan have exchanged lists of their respective nuclear installations and facilities. This exchange, conducted on January 1, 2025, marks the 34th consecutive year of this practice, which began in 1992. Background of the Agreement The exchange is carried out under the Agreement on the Prohibition […]

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Pakistan’s ISI Allegedly Deploys Drug Addicts as Couriers to Indian Jails

By Editor - News Desk December 9, 2024

Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is reportedly employing a new tactic to infiltrate India by using individuals under the influence of drugs or posing as mentally unstable to deliver messages to terrorists imprisoned in the country. Since July, over ten Pakistani nationals have been apprehended entering India from Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir,

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Pakistan Records 50th Polio Case, Sparks Global Health Concern

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2024

Pakistan has reported its 50th polio case of the year, heightening global concerns about the spread of the virus and the effectiveness of vaccination efforts. This milestone marks a worrying trend in the resurgence of polio, particularly in the country’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which remains a hotspot for new infections. Escalating Polio Cases Raise Alarm […]

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Jaishankar on India-China Disengagement: “Some Progress, Possibility for Future Steps”

By BPN News Desk November 4, 2024

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has acknowledged “some progress” in the India-China disengagement process along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, describing the development as “welcome” and expressing hope that it could pave the way for further steps. His remarks come after the Indian government confirmed that verification