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India Plans Indus Water Diversion Amid Treaty Suspension

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

India has suspended its adherence to the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and is preparing to divert water from the Indus River system to address national interests, a move expected to severely affect Pakistan’s water supply. This strategic shift follows the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which India attributes to Pakistan-based actors. Indus Waters Treaty […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Rejects Repeated PILs on Rohingya Deportation

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

India’s Supreme Court on May 16, 2025, firmly rejected repeated petitions seeking to halt the deportation of Rohingya refugees, warning petitioners against filing identical Public Interest Litigations (PILs) without introducing new facts. The court expressed serious displeasure over the repeated legal interventions, which it said were wasting judicial time without bringing

Defence National

HAL to Deliver 12 LCA Mk1A Jets to IAF in 2025

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is gearing up to deliver 12 LCA Tejas Mk1A fighter jets to the Indian Air Force (IAF) before the end of 2025. The indigenous aircraft program, which had faced earlier delays, is now back on track following the arrival of critical engine components from General Electric (GE) Aerospace. LCA Mk1A Delivery […]

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US Expert: BrahMos Outmatches Chinese-Pak Air Defense

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

In a major endorsement of India’s growing military edge, a leading US war expert has declared that the BrahMos missile system gives India the ability to strike anywhere inside Pakistan, regardless of its Chinese-supplied air defense systems. Colonel (Retd) John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, analyzed […]

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India Launches Global Anti-Terror Diplomacy Post-Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

In a sweeping diplomatic initiative following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, India has launched a global campaign to expose Pakistan’s alleged sponsorship of terrorism. The campaign, backed by the Ministry of External Affairs, involves sending multi-party delegations to major global power centers including the United States, European Union, Japan, the

Economy National

India Leads Global Growth with 6.3% GDP in 2025: UN Report

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

India has been projected to be the fastest-growing major economy in 2025, with a GDP growth rate of 6.3%, according to the United Nations’ mid-year World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report. While the projection has been slightly revised down from the earlier 6.6%, it still places India ahead of China (4.6%), the United States […]

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Amit Shah Credits Intelligence for Operation Sindoor’s Success

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has credited India’s intelligence agencies for their critical role in the success of Operation Sindoor. He described the operation as a landmark achievement made possible by the seamless coordination between precise intelligence gathering and the strike capabilities of the Indian armed forces. “Operation Sindoor is a shining example of

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Celebi Sues India Over Revoked Security Clearance

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

 Turkish aviation services provider Celebi Aviation has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court challenging the Indian government’s decision to revoke its security clearance. The move, made amid heightened India-Pakistan tensions, has effectively brought Celebi’s operations at key Indian airports to a standstill. In its filing, Celebi argued that the government’s

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Centre Picks Tharoor to Lead Global Pakistan Terror Blitz

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

In a striking move signalling bipartisan unity, the Indian government has tapped Congress MP Shashi Tharoor to lead an international parliamentary delegation aimed at exposing Pakistan’s terror links globally. This development comes in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, India’s bold military retaliation following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. The government

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India Downs 600+ Pakistani Drones in Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

The Indian Army has successfully concluded a high-stakes military operation named ‘Operation Sindoor’, neutralizing over 600 Pakistani drones attempting to infiltrate Indian airspace. Conducted over four intense days, the operation was carried out by India’s integrated air defence command along the western front. This marks one of the most significant drone