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Iran Suspends Visa Waiver For Indian Nationals

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has suspended its visa-waiver facility for ordinary Indian passport holders, starting 22 November 2025. From that date, Indian nationals will need to obtain a visa before entering or transiting through Iran. Reasons Behind The Move The decision follows multiple reports of Indian citizens being lured to Iran […]

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India Says It Will Engage Constructively After Hasina Verdict

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on 17 November 2025 that it has taken note of the death sentence handed down by the International Crimes Tribunal‑1 Bangladesh (ICT-1) to former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The MEA emphasised that as a close neighbour, India “remains committed to the best interests of the people of […]

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Bangladesh Interim Leader Yunus Rejects Civil War Claims After Hasina Verdict

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

The interim leader of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, has dismissed suggestions that the country is heading toward civil war following the death-penalty verdict against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Yunus said the ruling reaffirmed that “no one is above the law” and urged citizens to remain calm and law-abiding. What the verdict was about On 17 […]

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Death Sentence For Ex-Bangladeshi PM Hasina, Dhaka Seeks Her Return

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

Sheikh Hasina, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has been sentenced to death in absentia by a special tribunal in Dhaka for alleged “crimes against humanity” during a violent student-led protest movement in 2024. The verdict, announced on 17 November 2025, states that Hasina authorised excessive force against demonstrators, leading to multiple casualties. The tribunal

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Trump Reverses Stance, Backs Release of Epstein Files

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

US President Donald Trump has reversed his earlier stance on the disclosure of sealed files related to Jeffrey Epstein. After previously dismissing demands for release as politically driven, Trump publicly urged House Republicans to vote in favour of making the documents public, stating that “there is nothing to hide.” The move marks a clear departure […]

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Bridge Collapse at Congo Mine Kills at Least 32

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

A bridge at the Kalando mine, a copper-and-cobalt mining site in Lualaba province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, collapsed on Saturday, killing at least 32 people, provincial officials confirmed. The collapse occurred when dozens of miners flocked to the narrow, makeshift structure and it gave way, sending many into a flooded trench. Sequence […]

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UK Plans Major Asylum Overhaul, Makes Refugee Status Temporary

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

The United Kingdom has unveiled a major restructuring of its asylum policy, confirming that refugee status will now be temporary, not permanent. Under the proposed framework, refugees will no longer be eligible for settlement after five years. Instead, they may have to wait up to 20 years before qualifying for indefinite leave to remain, with […]

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India-US Trade Deal in Final Stage, Tariffs Set to Be Cut

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

India and the United States are close to finalising a bilateral trade agreement expected by the end of November. As part of the proposed framework, India is likely to allow duty-free imports of US soybeans, corn and select dairy products. In return, the US is preparing to roll back recently imposed penalty tariffs and revise […]

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Bus-Tanker Crash in Saudi Arabia: 42 Indian Pilgrims Feared Dead

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

A severe road accident early Monday in Saudi Arabia has left at least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims feared dead, many of whom were reportedly from Hyderabad and the Telangana region. The incident occurred when their bus, travelling from Mecca to Medina, collided with a diesel tanker near the town of Mufrihat. Only a handful of […]

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Trump Open to Sanctioning Russia Trade Partners Including India

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that he would support legislation aimed at imposing sanctions on countries that continue to trade with Russia, suggesting that nations such as India could be affected. He stated the move is designed to pressure Russia by targeting its economic partners and restricting their business interactions with Moscow. What Was […]