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Army Chief Details Plan for LAC De-escalation and Disengagement

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2024

On October 22, 2024, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi laid out India’s plan for disengagement and de-escalation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. Speaking at an event titled “Decade of Transformation: Indian Army in Stride with the Future,” hosted by the United Service Institution of India (USI) in New Delhi, General Dwivedi […]

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PM Modi Arrives in Russia for BRICS Summit, Set to Meet Putin Today

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kazan, Russia, on Tuesday to attend the 16th BRICS Summit. During his visit, PM Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, focusing on strengthening the “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership” between India and Russia. The summit, which is themed “Strengthening

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Jaishankar Confirms LAC Disengagement with China, Patrolling to Resume

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2024

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed on Monday that the disengagement process with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is complete, paving the way for the resumption of patrolling in the disputed areas, similar to pre-2020 conditions. Speaking at the NDTV World Summit, Jaishankar expressed hope for peaceful relations moving forward, highlighting that

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Nawaz Sharif Hails Jaishankar’s Visit as a New Start for Indo-Pak Relations

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2024

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has hailed the visit of India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, to Islamabad for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) conclave, describing it as a potential “new beginning” for strained India-Pakistan relations. Sharif urged both nations to “bury the past” and work towards a peaceful and

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Taiwan Detects Record 153 Chinese Military Aircraft Post-Drills

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2024

Taiwan detected a record-breaking 153 Chinese military aircraft around the island following large-scale military drills conducted by China. According to Taiwan’s defense ministry, the aircraft were spotted within a 25-hour period, from Monday evening until 6:00 am Tuesday (local time), marking the highest number recorded in a single day. Large-Scale Chinese Drills Near

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North Korea Puts Border Troops on High Alert Over Drone Claims

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2024

North Korea has placed its border troops on high alert after accusing South Korea of flying drones into Pyongyang, escalating tensions along the heavily militarized Korean border. According to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), North Korea’s military was ordered over the weekend to “get fully ready to open fire” in response to what […]

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Taiwan Responds to China’s Military Drills, Avoids Escalation

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2024

Taiwan’s Defence Ministry announced on Monday that it would not escalate tensions in response to China’s recent military drills, despite heightened alert levels on its outlying islands. The drills, which encircled Taiwan, were described by Beijing as a “major warning” to the island over its continued pursuit of independence. Taiwan Criticizes China’s Military

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Restrictions Imposed in Karachi, Punjab Ahead of SCO Summit

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2024

Ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on October 15-16, Pakistan’s Karachi and parts of Punjab have implemented strict restrictions under Section 144. The Karachi administration enforced the measure for four days, from October 13 to October 17, to ensure public safety and maintain law and order during the international summit. Section 144 in […]

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Saudi Arabia to Allocate $200 Billion in Construction Contracts to Pakistan

By Editor - News Desk October 12, 2024

Saudi Arabia’s Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih announced on Thursday that the Kingdom plans to direct a significant portion of its $200 billion annual construction and material procurement contracts to Pakistan. Speaking at the Pak-Saudi Business Forum 2024 in Islamabad, Al-Falih expressed optimism about finalizing at least $2 billion in business proposals during his

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China May Deploy Troops to Pakistan Amid Rising Attacks on CPEC Workers

By Editor - News Desk October 12, 2024

China is reportedly considering sending troops to Pakistan to protect its citizens working on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, following a surge in terror attacks targeting Chinese nationals. The latest incident, on October 6, saw two Chinese workers killed in a suicide bombing by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in Gwadar, Balochistan, escalating