Defence National

Indian Forces Kill Three Behind Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

Indian security forces have eliminated three Pakistani nationals who were allegedly responsible for the deadly April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Home Minister Amit Shah informed Parliament on July 29 that the operation—named Operation Mahadev—was carried out in the Harwan-Dachigam area near Srinagar. The three men killed were identified as Suleman (also

National Politics

Congress MP Calls Operation Sindoor a “Tamasha”

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

Congress MP Praniti Shinde on Monday referred to Operation Sindoor as a “tamasha” in the Lok Sabha, sparking controversy and sharp responses from the ruling benches. She accused the government of turning the military action into a media event and demanded greater transparency on what was actually achieved. Shinde asked whether any aircraft were lost, […]

National

Rahul Gandhi to Sponsor Education of 22 Poonch Orphans

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has pledged to fund the education of 22 children in Jammu & Kashmir’s Poonch district who lost one or both parents during Pakistani shelling in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor. These children, many of whom belong to poor families near the Line of Control, were directly affected by the violence between […]

National

Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Strikes Nicobar Islands

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake shook the Nicobar Islands region in the early hours of July 29, 2025. The earthquake occurred at around 12:12 a.m. local time (18:42 GMT on July 28) at a shallow depth of 10 km, about 259 km west-northwest of Sabang, Indonesia, in the Bay of Bengal. No tsunami warning was issued following the […]

Defence National

Operation Sindoor Paused After Objectives Met: Rajnath Singh

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the Lok Sabha on July 28 that Operation Sindoor was paused on May 10 because all its objectives had been achieved. He clarified that the decision to pause the operation was made independently by India and was not influenced by any external pressure, including from the United States. Singh stated […]

National

PM Modi Lauds Jaishankar’s Speech on Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for his address in Parliament on Operation Sindoor, calling it “outstanding” and a strong reflection of India’s diplomatic strength. Modi said the speech sent a powerful message to the world that India will not tolerate terrorism. Jaishankar Details India’s Diplomatic Strategy During his

Law & Order National

SC Says Justice Varma’s Petition Was Improperly Filed

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

The Supreme Court on July 28 criticized Justice Yashwant Varma for filing a petition challenging an internal inquiry that had already concluded with findings against him. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and A.G. Masih remarked that “this petition shouldn’t have been filed,” noting serious procedural lapses, including misnaming of respondents and failure to submit […]

National

In Parliament Jaishankar Refutes Claims Linking Trade to Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

In his address to Parliament on Monday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar firmly denied that the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan involved any trade-linked negotiations with the United States. He clarified that during the entire period—from April 22, the day of the Pahalgam terror attack, until June 17—no trade discussions took place and there was no […]

Law & Order National

SC Slams Minister’s Remark on Col. Sofiya Qureshi

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

The Supreme Court has sharply criticized Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for making derogatory remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who played a key communication role during Operation Sindoor. During a public speech, Shah had referred to her as a “sister of terrorists,” triggering widespread condemnation. A bench led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai said

Defence National

Three Suspected Pahalgam Attackers Killed in Operation Mahadev

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

In a major breakthrough, security forces killed three suspected foreign terrorists during Operation Mahadev in the Harwan area near Dachigam National Park on Monday, July 28. The operation was carried out jointly by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF following specific intelligence inputs. The terrorists were believed to be hiding in a […]