International

Germany Increases Visa Quota for Skilled Indian Professionals to 90,000 Annually

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that Germany has decided to significantly increase its annual visa quota for skilled Indian professionals from 20,000 to 90,000. The decision was confirmed during bilateral talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who is on a three-day visit to India. The discussions focused on strengthening trade ties between the […]

International

Indian, Chinese Troops Begin Disengagement in Eastern Ladakh

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

In a significant development, Indian and Chinese troops have commenced phased disengagement at key friction points in eastern Ladakh, including Depsang and Demchok. Defence officials confirmed that Indian forces have begun pulling back equipment to rear locations, following agreements reached between the two nations to ease tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

International

Recalled Indian Envoy Claims Trudeau’s Circle Includes Khalistani Extremists

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

Recalled Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Verma has alleged that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s close associates include Khalistani extremists and anti-India elements. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Verma claimed that the Trudeau government shields these extremists for domestic political gain, leading to increasing tensions between India and

International Middle East

Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School Shelter Kills 17, Injures Dozens

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

An Israeli airstrike on Thursday hit a school in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, killing at least 17 people, including nine children, and injuring over 50, according to reports from Al-Awda hospital. The school, Al-Shuhada, was being used as a shelter for displaced people, most of whom were women and children, according to […]

Asia International

South Korea Condemns Russia-North Korea Defense Pact, Raises Security Concerns

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

South Korea has strongly condemned Russia’s move to formalize a defense pact with North Korea, raising alarms over the potential deployment of North Korean troops in Russia’s war in Ukraine. The pact, endorsed by Russia’s lower house of parliament on Thursday, commits Moscow and Pyongyang to mutual military assistance in the event of an attack […]

Asia International

Imran Khan’s Wife, Bushra Bibi, Released from Prison After Nine Months

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2024

The wife of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi, has been released from Adiala Jail after spending nearly nine months in prison. She was granted bail by the Islamabad High Court on Wednesday and freed on Thursday, according to Naeem Haider Panjutha, a lawyer for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. Both Bushra Bibi […]

Asia International

Western Officials Confirm North Korean Troops Deployed in Russia

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2024

In a significant development, NATO and US officials confirmed on Wednesday, October 23, that North Korean troops have been deployed in Russia. This revelation has raised concerns about the escalation of the war in Ukraine, as it marks the involvement of a third country in the ongoing conflict. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated, “We […]

International

Jaishankar Pushes for India’s Permanent Seat at UN, Reaffirms Modi’s No-War Message

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2024

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar reiterated India’s call for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council, emphasizing the need for reform in global institutions to create a more equitable world order. Speaking at the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, Dr. Jaishankar also echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message that this is […]

International

UK Removes Over 50% of Chinese CCTV Cameras Amid Security Concerns

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2024

The UK Government has made significant progress in removing Chinese Hikvision surveillance cameras from sensitive locations, with over 50% of the devices already replaced. The move follows growing concerns about the security risks posed by Chinese-made technology, particularly in government buildings. According to a report from the UK Defense Journal, the government plans

International

Trudeau Faces Ultimatum from Liberal Party Amid India-Canada Row

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2024

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing increasing pressure from within his own Liberal Party to step down by October 28, as internal dissatisfaction grows over his leadership amid a diplomatic crisis with India. Several members of the ruling party have expressed concerns that Trudeau’s leadership could lead to a severe electoral defeat in next […]