Education

Cabinet Approves ₹11,829 Cr Expansion of Five IITs

By BPN News Desk
In a landmark decision aimed at strengthening India’s higher education landscape, the Union Cabinet has approved a comprehensive expansion plan for five newer Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). These include IIT Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, IIT Palakkad in Kerala, IIT Bhilai in Chhattisgarh, IIT Jammu in Jammu & Kashmir, and IIT Dharwad in Karnataka. The […]
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National

Saudi Minister Visits Delhi Amid Rising Indo-Pak Tensions

By BPN News Desk
In a surprise diplomatic move, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Adel al-Jubeir, arrived in New Delhi on an unannounced visit, amid the growing strain in India-Pakistan relations. The visit comes in the wake of India’s recent airstrikes targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under “Operation Sindoor,” a retaliatory mission
North Korea
International

North Korea Launches Missiles into Eastern Waters

By BPN News Desk
On May 8, 2025, North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern waters, marking the country’s sixth such provocation this year. The missiles were launched from the Wonsan area between 8:10 a.m. and 9:20 a.m., and reportedly traveled up to 800 kilometers before splashing down into the sea. The launch has heightened regional […]