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PM Modi Congratulates Albanese on Re-election, Eyes Stronger India-Australia Ties

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm congratulations to Anthony Albanese on his historic re-election as the Prime Minister of Australia. Albanese’s victory marks a rare political milestone, making him the first Australian leader in over two decades to secure consecutive terms in office. In a message that underscored the growing strategic partnership between the

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India Targets $500M Pakistani Goods Entering via Third Countries

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2025

Amid heightened tensions and national security concerns, Indian authorities have flagged the continued inflow of Pakistani goods into the country through indirect trade channels, estimating the volume to be worth nearly $500 million annually. This comes despite a standing ban on direct trade between the two countries. A senior official revealed that Pakistani-origin

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Owaisi Rebukes Bangladesh Aide Over Northeast Remarks

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2025

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has lashed out at retired Bangladeshi Major General ALM Fazlur Rahman, an aide to Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, over his inflammatory remarks suggesting that Bangladesh should join hands with China to occupy India’s northeastern states if India retaliates against Pakistan for the

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Farooq Abdullah Reaffirms Kashmir’s Indian Identity Amidst Pahalgam Tragedy

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

In the wake of the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 people dead, including tourists and a local guide, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah visited the site to offer solidarity and instill a message of resilience. During his visit, he interacted with tourists and local residents, offering condolences and reassurance in a time […]

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India Advances in ITER Fusion Project with World’s Strongest Magnet

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

India is taking a bold leap into the future of energy as it intensifies its role in the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), the world’s most ambitious nuclear fusion project. Aimed at replicating the energy-generating process of the sun here on Earth, the project promises to unlock a near-infinite source of clean and sustainable power. […]

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India Bans Pakistani Ships, Tightens Maritime Restrictions Post-Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

Following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 tourists, the Indian government has taken a bold step by banning all Pakistani-flagged ships from entering Indian ports. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways confirmed the decision, stating that this move is aimed at securing India’s maritime domain and asserting its […]

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Nirmala Sitharaman Hails Indian Bureaucracy as World-Class

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has praised the Indian bureaucracy as “one of the finest in the world,” highlighting its role in executing governance with dedication and precision. Speaking at an official function in Tamil Nadu, Sitharaman underlined the efficiency, commitment, and ethical conduct of India’s civil servants as the cornerstone of national

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Supreme Court Flags Gaps in Arbitration Bill 2024

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has urged the Ministry of Law and Justice to revisit and amend the proposed Arbitration and Conciliation Bill, 2024. The apex court expressed concerns over persistent procedural ambiguities in the arbitration framework, particularly the absence of statutory provisions allowing arbitral tribunals to include

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CRPF Constable Faces Action for Unauthorized Marriage to Pakistani Woman

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is initiating disciplinary proceedings against Constable Munir Ahmed for marrying a Pakistani national, Menal Khan, without obtaining the requisite departmental approval. The marriage, conducted via a WhatsApp video call on May 24, 2024, has raised significant concerns regarding protocol violations and potential national security

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Channi’s Surgical Strike Remarks Spark Political Firestorm

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

In a recent press conference, Congress MP and former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi questioned the authenticity of India’s surgical strikes in Pakistan. He stated, “Till date, I could not find where the (surgical) strike took place, where men were killed at that time, and where this happened in Pakistan. Will we not find […]