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BRICS to Launch Guarantee Fund via NDB to Boost Investments

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

The BRICS grouping—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and new member nations—is preparing to launch a Multilateral Guarantee Fund within the framework of the New Development Bank (NDB), according to a report by Reuters. The fund is aimed at reducing borrowing costs, enhancing project bankability, and attracting private capital into infrastructure and

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US Rice Found High in Arsenic, Indian Basmati Among Safest: Report

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

A new food safety report has raised serious concerns over the arsenic content in rice consumed in the United States. According to independent testing by consumer health groups, rice grown in the US contains significantly higher levels of inorganic arsenic, a toxic heavy metal linked to cancer and developmental issues. In contrast, Indian basmati and […]

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Vietnam Slaps 20% Tariff, US Offers Duty-Free Access in Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

In a major shift aimed at recalibrating trade ties, Vietnam and the United States have finalized a new trade deal wherein Vietnam will impose a minimum 20% tariff on US exports, while the US will allow duty-free access to Vietnamese goods. The move comes as part of efforts to rebalance trade relations and prevent misuse […]

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Iran Begins Excavation at Fordow Nuclear Site After Airstrikes

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

Satellite images have revealed that Iran has begun excavation and structural assessments at its highly fortified Fordow nuclear facility, less than two weeks after it was targeted in a coordinated airstrike by U.S. and Israeli forces. The photographs, analyzed by defense experts, show the unmistakable presence of heavy machinery—bulldozers, cranes, and trucks—operating

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Pentagon: US Strikes Delay Iran Nuclear by Up to Two Years

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

A recent Pentagon update revealed that U.S. and allied strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June have set back Tehran’s atomic programme by between one and two years, a significant increase from earlier estimates. Revised Timeline for Iran’s Nuclear Capability In a press briefing, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated the programme has been “degraded by […]

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Netanyahu Declares Postwar Gaza Will Have “No Hamas”

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has firmly stated that Hamas will have no role in Gaza’s postwar future, even as negotiations for a U.S.-backed 60-day ceasefire continue. Speaking during a visit to a pipeline facility, Netanyahu declared, “I am announcing to you – there will be no Hamas,” sending a clear message that the elimination […]

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Jaishankar on U.S. Russia Sanctions Bill: “We’ll Cross That Bridge”

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has taken a composed stance on the newly proposed U.S. sanctions bill that threatens severe tariffs on countries importing Russian energy. Speaking during his ongoing visit to Washington D.C., he said, “We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it,” when asked about the potential impact on India. India Keeps […]

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Petition Demands Deportation of Melania Trump and Family

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

A petition calling for the deportation of First Lady Melania Trump, her son Barron Trump, and her parents has gained traction across the United States. It comes amid widespread criticism of President Donald Trump’s proposed measures to revoke citizenship from certain naturalized Americans. The online petition, originally launched on MoveOn, now carries thousands of

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India Condemns Kidnapping of Three Nationals in Mali, Seeks Swift Action

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

India has expressed deep concern and strongly condemned the abduction of three Indian nationals in the West African nation of Mali, urging the local authorities to act urgently for their safe release. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the incident as a “deplorable act of violence” and has stepped up diplomatic efforts to coordinate […]

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Pakistan PM Warns of “Existential Threat” Over Indus Water Move

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sounded a dire warning as India stands firm on its recent suspension of key provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty. Calling the situation a matter of national urgency, Sharif announced a series of domestic measures to counter what he described as mounting pressure on Pakistan’s water security. The Prime […]