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International

Kejriwal Backs Jharkhand Student Protest

By BPN News Desk
Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has extended support to students protesting in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in government recruitment examinations. He urged the state government to resolve their concerns immediately and said violence against students was unacceptable. Kejriwal Backs Jharkhand Student Protest Kejriwal said he supported the demands
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International

Bashar al-Assad Sentenced to Death in Syria

By BPN News Desk
A Syrian court has sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia after convicting him of crimes including murder, torture, arbitrary arrest and crimes against humanity committed during Syria’s nearly 14-year civil war. The ruling marks the first conviction against Assad since his government collapsed in December 2024. Bashar al-Assad Sentenced to Death
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Economy National

Gold Duty Earns Centre ₹10,463 Crore

By BPN News Desk
India collected ₹10,463 crore in customs duty from gold, silver and platinum imports in less than three months after sharply raising import duties on precious metals. Gold accounted for nearly the entire collection, while enforcement agencies also seized more than 160 kg of illegally imported gold following the duty increase. Gold Import Duty Generates ₹10,040 […]
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Science

2,300-Year-Old Alcohol Found in Chinese Tomb

By BPN News Desk
Archaeologists in China have identified a remarkably well-preserved 2,300-year-old cereal-based alcoholic drink inside a sealed bronze vessel recovered from an ancient tomb. The container held about 3.74 litres of pale blue-green liquid, providing rare evidence of brewing practices dating back to the Warring States period. 2,300-Year-Old Alcohol Found in China The bronze
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Cricket Sports

Bangladesh Hopes India Series Deadlock Ends Soon

By BPN News Desk
Bangladesh remains hopeful that the uncertainty surrounding India’s proposed white-ball tour in September will be resolved quickly, with the matter now being discussed at government level. The six-match series comprising three ODIs and three T20Is remains uncertain amid political tensions between the neighbouring countries. Bangladesh Seeks Resolution on India Series
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International

Trump Moves to Cut Childhood Vaccine Schedule

By BPN News Desk
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order reshaping federal childhood vaccination policy, reducing the number of diseases routinely covered by the recommended schedule and directing health agencies to move away from administering several vaccines during the same visit. The order also calls for the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to be separated
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International

India, Israel Deepen MASHAV Partnership

By BPN News Desk
India and Israel have discussed expanding their development partnership through MASHAV, Israel’s international development cooperation agency. The talks focused on strengthening collaboration in agriculture, water management, capacity building and exploring new areas such as aquaculture. India-Israel MASHAV Partnership Expands India’s Ambassador to Israel, J.P. Singh, met
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International

Indian Envoy Meets Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman

By BPN News Desk
India’s new High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, has met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman as both countries attempt to stabilise relations amid continuing diplomatic tensions. Rahman called for a “conducive environment” to improve bilateral ties while Dhaka again raised the politically sensitive issue of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s presence in India.