UN to Cut 6,900 Jobs Amid $740M Budget Shortfall

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

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The United Nations is set to lay off approximately 6,900 employees starting January 2026, marking one of the most significant workforce reductions in its history. The downsizing is part of a broader plan to slash the global body’s $3.7 billion operational budget by 20%, equivalent to around

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Supreme Court Clears ₹229 Cr Jetty Near Gateway of India

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has refused to stay the construction of a ₹229 crore passenger jetty and terminal facilities planned near the Gateway of India in Mumbai. The bench, comprising Chief Justice B. R. Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih, dismissed a special leave petition filed by members of the Clean and Heritage Colaba […]

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Japan Unveils Railgun to Counter Hypersonic Threats

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2025

At the 2025 Defense Security Equipment International (DSEI) expo in Japan, the Ministry of Defense unveiled a futuristic electromagnetic railgun designed to intercept hypersonic threats. Unlike conventional artillery, this railgun uses powerful electromagnetic forces to fire projectiles at ultra-high velocities—without explosives or chemical propellants. The showcased

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Bangladesh Cancels ₹180 Cr Defence Deal Amid Strain

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2025

In a significant blow to bilateral ties, Bangladesh has abruptly cancelled a ₹180.25 crore defence contract with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), a prominent Kolkata-based shipbuilding PSU under India’s Ministry of Defence. The agreement, signed in July 2024, involved the supply of an 800-tonne advanced ocean-going tug for the Bangladesh Navy. While no

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Putin Visits Kursk, Asserts Control Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict

By BPN News Desk May 21, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to the Kursk region on May 21, 2025, his first since the area was retaken from Ukrainian forces in April. The visit is seen as a strategic move to underscore Moscow’s reassertion of control over contested regions amid continued military confrontations with Ukraine. Background: Ukraine’s Incursion and […]

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Congress Labels Operation Sindoor Delegations as ‘PR Exercise’

By BPN News Desk May 21, 2025

The Indian National Congress has strongly criticized the Centre’s diplomatic initiative following the Pahalgam terror attack, accusing the government of using “Operation Sindoor” delegations as a mere public relations exercise. Party leaders alleged that the effort to send multiple political representatives abroad to brief foreign governments on India’s

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YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra Admits to Espionage for Pakistan

By BPN News Desk May 21, 2025

Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra has confessed to being in contact with Pakistani intelligence operatives and sharing sensitive information through encrypted channels. During interrogation, she admitted to meeting Pakistani agents during multiple visits across the border, as well as maintaining regular communication with Danish, a Pakistani High Commission official

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Trump Signs ‘Take It Down Act’ to Tackle Revenge Porn and Deepfakes

By BPN News Desk May 20, 2025

In a landmark move aimed at curbing online abuse, U.S. President Donald Trump signed the “Take It Down Act” into law on May 19, 2025. The legislation criminalizes the sharing of non-consensual explicit content, including those created using artificial intelligence deepfake technology. The act was widely supported across party lines and strongly endorsed by First […]

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Indian Diplomats in Portugal Respond to Protest with ‘Operation Sindoor’ Banner

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In Lisbon, a group of Pakistani nationals staged a protest outside the Indian Embassy to condemn India’s actions following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. However, rather than engage in verbal exchanges or diplomatic counter-statements, Indian diplomats chose to respond with a calm but powerful message — a banner that read, “Operation Sindoor is

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Operation Olivia: Coast Guard Protects 6.98 Lakh Olive Ridley Turtles

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has successfully concluded the 2025 edition of Operation Olivia, its flagship marine conservation initiative aimed at protecting Olive Ridley turtles during their annual nesting season along Odisha’s coast. This year, the operation safeguarded a record 6.98 lakh turtles across key nesting sites, including Gahirmatha Beach and the Rushikulya