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India‑China Review LAC, Prep for SR Talks

By BPN News Desk July 24, 2025

India and China reviewed the current situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh during a meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) in Delhi on July 23, 2025. Both sides expressed overall satisfaction with the maintenance of peace and agreed to prepare for the next round of Special Representatives (SR) talks, which

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Indian Student Suffers Severe Injuries in Adelaide Racial Attack

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

A 23-year-old Indian student, Charanpreet Singh, was brutally assaulted near Kintore Avenue in central Adelaide on Saturday, July 19, around 9:22 pm. A group of five men reportedly confronted him and his wife after a parking disagreement, yelled racial slurs including “F‑off, Indian,” and launched a violent attack without provocation. Details of the Assault Eyewitnesses

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Mirage 2000 Jets Crashes in Ukraine; Pilot Safe

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

On July 22, 2025, Ukraine experienced its first confirmed loss of a French-donated Mirage 2000 fighter jet. The aircraft crashed during a training mission in Volyn region after a technical malfunction. The pilot ejected safely and is reported to be in stable condition. Pilot’s Quick Response The Ukrainian Air Force stated that the pilot immediately […]

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Germany Warns Ukraine on Anti‑Corruption Law

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

Germany has expressed concern over Ukraine’s recent legal changes that weaken the independence of its anti-corruption agencies. Berlin warned that such reforms could hinder Ukraine’s progress toward joining the European Union. The criticism comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law allowing the prosecutor-general to reassign cases and staff in the

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Japan PM Denies Resignation, Focuses on US Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has denied media speculation that he is planning to resign. Speaking on July 23, Ishiba called the rumours “baseless” and confirmed that no resignation discussions took place within his party. His statement follows poor results in the recent upper house elections, which triggered internal debate and public speculation about his […]

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India to Resume Tourist Visas for Chinese Nationals

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

India will restart issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens beginning July 24, 2025. This comes after a five-year halt following the 2020 Galwan Valley clash and pandemic-related travel restrictions. Chinese applicants will need to fill out an online form, schedule an appointment, and visit Indian visa centers in Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou to complete the […]

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Trump Again Claims 5 Jets Shot Down in India‑Pakistan Clash

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that five fighter jets were shot down during the recent India-Pakistan conflict. This marks the 25th time he has made the statement since May, attracting widespread attention and ridicule. Trump also claimed credit for preventing a nuclear war between the two nations but did not provide specific […]

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US, Philippines Finalise Trade Deal at 19% Tariff

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

US President Donald Trump has announced a new trade deal with the Philippines, confirming that imports from the Southeast Asian nation will now be subjected to a 19% tariff. The agreement comes after a high-level meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House, where both leaders declared the deal a milestone in […]

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India-UK FTA Likely to Boost Trade by $25.5 Billion

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

The proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom could increase annual bilateral trade by as much as $25.5 billion, according to a British High Commission official. The statement comes amid ongoing negotiations between the two nations, which have completed 14 rounds of talks since January 2022. Sectors Set to Benefit If […]

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India Seeks Clemency for Nurse in Yemen

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

India has intensified diplomatic efforts to save Nimisha Priya, a nurse from Kerala who faces the death penalty in Yemen. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that her execution has been postponed as New Delhi works with Yemeni authorities, her legal team, and friendly nations to secure clemency. Background of the Case Nimisha was […]