International

Indian Missions Continue Limited Consular Services

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2026

Here’s the rewritten copy in the requested format. I’ve kept the article source-free in the body while fact-checking the key point: MEA clarified that missions are offering limited consular services, while outsourced agency operations are on hold pending High Court directions. India has clarified that its missions in Australia, Kuwait and the UAE are continuing […]

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India Eases Tender Curbs For 4 Chinese Firms

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2026

India has allowed four Chinese-linked power equipment companies with local manufacturing units to bid for government tenders linked to critical power projects, marking a selective relaxation of restrictions imposed after the 2020 border clash. Chinese-Linked Power Firms Get Tender Access TBEA Energy, Nanjing Electric India, New Northeast Electric India and Taikai Electric

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Mojtaba Khamenei To Skip Father’s Funeral

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2026

Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly expected to skip the funeral ceremonies of his father, former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, due to heightened security concerns and fears of a possible attack. Mojtaba Khamenei To Skip Funeral Iranian officials have reportedly said Mojtaba Khamenei will not appear in public during the multi-day funeral events. The decision

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Trump Claims Secret US Hormuz Operations

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2026

US President Donald Trump has claimed that American forces carried out covert operations near the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranian radar infrastructure in a move he said helped protect commercial shipping in the strategic waterway. Trump Strait Of Hormuz Claim Trump said the United States had conducted operations that were not publicly known, adding that […]

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UNESCO Warns Pakistan Over Taxila Works

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2026

The United Nations cultural agency has urged Pakistan to address conservation concerns at Taxila, a UNESCO World Heritage site, after recent works at two historic locations raised questions over the site’s authenticity and integrity. UNESCO Taxila Heritage Warning UNESCO has asked Pakistan to review and reverse recent interventions at Mohra Moradu and Sirkap, two important

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PM Modi To Visit New Zealand Next Week

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make his first official visit to New Zealand next week, marking a major diplomatic engagement between New Delhi and Wellington. The visit is expected to focus on trade, investment, strategic cooperation and people-to-people ties. PM Modi New Zealand Visit New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced that PM Modi will […]

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Russia Launches Major Strike On Kyiv

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2026

Russia launched one of its heaviest overnight attacks on Kyiv this year, firing hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at the Ukrainian capital. Ukrainian officials said at least 27 people were killed and more than 90 were injured, while rescue teams continued operations across damaged residential areas. Russia Missile Drone Attack On Kyiv Ukraine’s […]

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India-Bound Tanker Reaches Paradip Safely

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2026

An India-bound crude oil tanker has safely reached Paradip Port in Odisha after sustaining damage near the Strait of Hormuz during a tense voyage through the conflict-hit maritime corridor. The crew remained safe, and crude discharge operations began after the vessel arrived off the Odisha coast. India-Bound Oil Tanker Reaches Paradip Port The MT Sanmar […]

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Trump Warns China Over Panama Canal

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2026

US President Donald Trump has claimed that China is trying to gain control over the Panama Canal, saying the United States would not allow it to happen. The remarks come amid renewed American concern over Chinese-linked commercial activity around the strategic waterway. Trump Panama Canal Claim Raises Tensions Trump said the US should never have […]

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Iran Ramps Up Security For Khamenei Funeral

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2026

Iran has placed its armed forces on heightened alert ahead of the multi-day funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with officials saying security has been expanded across land, sea and air borders. Iran Security Alert Ahead Of Khamenei Funeral Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia said Iran’s military has increased its operational presence across