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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

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North Korea Test-Fires New Hwasong-19 ICBM, Claims It as “World’s Strongest”

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

North Korea has confirmed the launch of its latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the Hwasong-19, claiming it to be “the world’s strongest strategic missile” and a “perfected weapon system.” The missile test, conducted on Thursday, marks the longest flight duration of any North Korean missile to date, demonstrating heightened missile

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North Korea Tests Longest-Range ICBM Amid Regional Tensions

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

North Korea confirmed the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with the longest recorded flight time for the country, marking a significant advance in Pyongyang’s missile capabilities. The missile launch, detected by South Korean and Japanese defense forces, flew for 87 minutes, surpassing previous test records. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

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Chinese Envoy Highlights Key Understandings from Modi-Xi Meeting

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

Following a significant bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia, Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong stated that “many important understandings” were reached to guide future India-China relations. Xu’s comments come a week after India announced a patrolling agreement

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Russian Envoy Praises Modi-Xi Meeting, Urges Strong India-China Relations

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2024

Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov welcomed the recent meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, held on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan. He emphasized that stable and good relations between India and China are crucial for Eurasian security and global development. Russia Supports India-China Agreement Alipov hailed the

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“Military Worked in Unimaginable Conditions” Amid China Border Pact

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized the pivotal role played by India’s military in securing the recent patrolling agreement with China in Eastern Ladakh. Speaking at FLAME University in Pune on Saturday, Jaishankar noted that despite the breakthrough, rebuilding trust between India and China will take time, given the strained relations since 2020. Diplomatic