National

Three Civilians Killed in Pakistan’s Cross-Border Shelling

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2025

In the early hours of May 7, three civilians lost their lives in Jammu and Kashmir as Pakistani military forces opened indiscriminate fire across the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB). The unprovoked shelling targeted civilian settlements and marked one of the most intense cross-border escalations in recent months. “Three civilians, including one

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Operation Sindoor: India Strikes Back After Pahalgam Massacre

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2025

In the dead of night on May 7, residents across Kashmir were startled by the deafening sound of fighter jets and the tremors of explosions in the distance. It was the beginning of “Operation Sindoor,” India’s swift and calculated military retaliation for the gruesome terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians, including women and […]

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India Rejects OIC’s Statement on Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

India has firmly rejected the recent statement issued by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, calling it both “absurd” and “misguided.” In a strongly worded response, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) accused Pakistan of manipulating the OIC to issue a statement that distorts facts and interferes in India’s internal […]

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IAF Conducts High-Intensity Drills Amid Rising Indo-Pak Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

In a decisive move to bolster national security, the Indian Air Force (IAF) commenced a significant two-day military exercise on May 7, 2025, along the western frontier with Pakistan. This operation involves frontline combat aircraft, including Rafale, Mirage 2000, and Sukhoi-30 jets, focusing on rapid deployment and operational readiness in the desert sectors of Rajasthan

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INS Tamal: India’s Final Imported Stealth Frigate Set for Commissioning

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

In a major milestone for India’s maritime defense capability, the Indian Navy is preparing to induct INS Tamal, a Russian-built multi-role stealth frigate, into active service by June 2025. This will likely be the last major warship procured from a foreign country, as India pivots towards complete indigenous warship production. INS Tamal Joins Indian Fleet […]

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SC Bench Reconstituted to Review 2022 ED Powers Verdict

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

In a significant judicial development, the Supreme Court of India has reconstituted a three-judge bench to re-examine its 2022 judgment that upheld the sweeping powers granted to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The decision follows a series of review petitions challenging the earlier verdict for allegedly enabling

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Kharge Urges PM Modi to Remove 50% Quota Cap

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

In a politically charged intervention just ahead of the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to take three decisive steps on the issue of caste and economic justice. His suggestions include conducting a nationwide caste census, raising the cap on reservation […]

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India Showcases Military Readiness with Pinaka Rocket Firing

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

In a strong signal of operational preparedness and indigenous capability, the Indian Army has successfully carried out a firing drill of the Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) system at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. The exercise serves as a significant demonstration of India’s advancing artillery capabilities and strategic self-reliance. Pinaka

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India Moves to Curb ‘Anti-National’ Content on Social Media

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 dead, India’s parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology has called for immediate action against social media influencers and digital platforms accused of spreading anti-national content. The demand comes amid heightened national security concerns and a broader push to

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India’s Chenab Water Cut Deepens Indo-Pak Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

In a sharp escalation of regional hostilities, Pakistan has claimed that India has nearly choked the flow of the Chenab River by cutting off over 90% of its water. The allegation comes days after India announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, a critical water-sharing agreement between the two nations. Chenab River Flow Dispute […]