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India and China Work to Rebuild Ties Post-Galwan Clashes

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2025

India and China are cautiously attempting to rebuild their strained relationship in the aftermath of the deadly 2020 Galwan Valley clashes. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized that a tense relationship serves neither country and underscored the importance of restoring peace and stability along the border. He noted that the events of 2020 marked a […]

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US Panel Seeks Sanctions on India’s RAW Over Alleged Murder Plots

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2025

A report from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has called for sanctions against India’s external spy agency, RAW (Research and Analysis Wing), over alleged involvement in assassination plots targeting Sikh separatists. The report claims that India has been involved in assassination attempts against individuals linked to the Khalistani movement,

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Indian MPs Briefed on Bangladesh Army Chief’s Role in National Stability

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2025

Members of India’s parliamentary committees were recently briefed on the significant role played by Bangladesh’s Army Chief, General Waker-uz-Zaman, in maintaining national stability during the country’s recent political transition. Background on Bangladesh’s Political Transition In August 2024, facing widespread protests and political unrest, Prime

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China Deploys Security Forces in Pakistan Amid Rising Terror Attacks

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2025

In a significant shift in security measures, China has deployed its security forces in Pakistan for the first time to protect its citizens and projects amid growing terror threats in the region. This development follows recent attacks by Baloch militants, including a bomb blast that targeted a Pakistani military bus and an attack on the […]

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Trump Accuses Putin of Delaying Ceasefire Amid New Black Sea Truce

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has voiced concerns that Russian President Vladimir Putin may be deliberately delaying the finalization of a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine. While acknowledging that both sides seem interested in ending the conflict, Trump remarked, “I think that Russia wants to see an end to it, but it could be they’re dragging their […]

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IMF Approves $1.3 Billion Loan for Pakistan

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

The International Monetary Fund has approved a $1.3 billion loan for Pakistan under a newly proposed 28-month climate resilience program. This package comes alongside the first review of Pakistan’s ongoing 37-month bailout program, which will now unlock a total of $2 billion in combined disbursements, including $1 billion from the previously agreed facility. The loan

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India Rejects U.S. Panel’s Religious Freedom Report as Biased

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

India has strongly rejected the recent report by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), calling it a “continued pattern of biased and politically motivated assessments.” The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the findings presented in the report misrepresent facts on the ground and fail to acknowledge India’s

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Pierre Poilievre Denies India-Linked Interference Allegations

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

Canada’s ongoing general election campaign was shaken by new allegations of foreign interference, this time involving India and its alleged role in the Conservative Party’s 2022 leadership race. Reports citing top-security sources claim that Indian agents were involved in organizing and fundraising within Canada’s South Asian community to support Pierre

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Indonesia Joins BRICS’ New Development Bank to Drive Growth

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

Indonesia has officially joined the New Development Bank (NDB), the multilateral lending institution established by the BRICS group—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The decision reflects Indonesia’s strategic ambition to accelerate its economic transformation through international financial cooperation and development partnerships. President Prabowo Subianto

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Ukraine and Russia Agree to Ensure Safe Navigation in Black Sea

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

In a key diplomatic breakthrough, Ukraine and Russia have reached an agreement to ensure the safe passage of vessels through the Black Sea. The development marks a step forward in reducing hostilities in the region, with both sides pledging to halt military strikes that could endanger civilian maritime activity and to refrain from using commercial […]