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Tharoor Slams Pakistan in U.S., Cites Hillary’s ‘Vipers’ Warning

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

During a recent diplomatic visit to the United States, Congress MP and former UN diplomat Shashi Tharoor delivered a sharp critique of Pakistan’s track record on terrorism. Representing India as part of a parliamentary delegation, Tharoor called out Islamabad’s continued sheltering of terrorist networks while presenting itself as a victim on the global stage. In […]

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PM Modi to Push Global Anti-Terror Plan at BRICS Summit

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6–7, 2025, with a clear agenda: to internationalize India’s counter-terror strategy and advocate for the broader interests of the Global South. The summit, themed “Inclusive and Sustainable Global South,” comes at a time when India’s leadership on security […]

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Calcutta High Court Grants Interim Bail to Sharmistha Panoli

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

Sharmistha Panoli, a 22-year-old law student from Pune, was granted interim bail by the Calcutta High Court after her arrest in connection with a controversial video posted on social media. The video, which was deemed offensive to religious sentiments and allegedly connected to Operation Sindoor, led to widespread outrage and legal proceedings. The student had […]

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Opposition MPs Demand Special Parliament Session on National Security

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

In a significant show of unity, more than 200 opposition Members of Parliament have come together to demand that Prime Minister Narendra Modi convene a special session of Parliament. Their primary objective is to deliberate on the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s military response under Operation Sindoor. This demand follows an earlier initiative by 20 […]

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Monsoon Stalls After Early Start, Likely to Resume by June 11

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

India’s southwest monsoon, which arrived earlier than usual on May 24 this year, has temporarily stalled. After rapidly advancing over southern, northeastern, and parts of western India, monsoon progress slowed significantly from May 29 onward. The delay has led to subdued rainfall in several key regions, affecting early agricultural activity. Meteorologists attribute the

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Adani Airports Secures $750 Million for Expansion and Debt Refinance

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

Adani Airports Holdings Ltd (AAHL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, has raised $750 million through external commercial borrowings to fuel its next phase of growth. A significant portion of this funding will be used to refinance $400 million in existing debt, while the remaining capital will go toward expanding infrastructure and operational capabilities across six […]

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Malaysia Rejects Pakistan’s Plea to Cancel India’s Operation Sindoor Outreach

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

In a recent diplomatic development, Malaysia declined Pakistan’s request to cancel India’s Operation Sindoor outreach programs. Pakistan’s appeal was grounded in the notion of Islamic solidarity, urging Malaysia to consider their shared religious ties. The Pakistani embassy reportedly stated, “We are an Islamic country, you are an Islamic

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India to Conduct First Caste Census Since 1931 in 2026

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

The Government of India has announced that the next nationwide population census will commence on April 1, 2026, and, for the first time in over nine decades, will include comprehensive caste enumeration. The census will be conducted in two phases under the Census Act of 1948 and the Census Rules of 1990, with the reference […]

Infrastructure National

India to Build First Indigenous Polar Research Vessel

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

In a milestone move aimed at scientific self-reliance, India is set to build its first-ever indigenous Polar Research Vessel (PRV), breaking its dependency on foreign-chartered vessels for Arctic and Antarctic missions. The strategic collaboration was marked by a formal agreement between Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) and Norwegian marine technology

Economy National

FPIs Pull ₹25,544 Cr from G-Secs Despite Index Inclusion

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn ₹25,544 crore from Indian government securities under the Fully Accessible Route (FAR) in the first quarter of FY26. This sharp sell-off comes at a time when Indian bonds are gaining recognition globally through their inclusion in key emerging market bond indices. The withdrawal marks the first major outflow since […]