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International

Saudi Blames Militias for Oil Facility Attacks

By BPN News Desk
Saudi Arabia has said its air defences intercepted several drones targeting oil facilities in the kingdom, blaming Iran-backed militias operating from Iraqi territory. Riyadh warned that it reserved the right to respond to attacks against its security and critical energy infrastructure. Saudi Oil Facilities Targeted by Drones The attempted strikes targeted petroleum
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International

France, Spain Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations

By BPN News Desk
France and Spain are racing to contain massive wildfires that have forced more than 320,000 people to leave their homes. Authorities fear that another heatwave could intensify the blazes and reverse recent progress made by emergency crews. France Wildfires Threaten Bordeaux Region The most severe fires in France have affected the Gironde region around Bordeaux, […]
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International

US Fast-Tracks Asylum Cases to Courts

By BPN News Desk
The United States has introduced a new rule allowing some affirmative asylum applications to be referred directly to immigration courts without an initial interview by US Citizenship and Immigration Services. The change took effect on July 28 and is intended to accelerate decisions amid a large asylum backlog. US Asylum Cases Sent Directly to Courts […]
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National Politics

Mallikarjun Kharge Targets BJP Over Assam Floods

By BPN News Desk
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has criticised the BJP-led Centre and Assam government over the state’s continuing flood crisis, questioning the implementation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s promise to make Assam flood-free. Kharge Questions Flood-Free Assam Promise Kharge referred to Shah’s earlier assurance that Assam’s recurring flood problem would be resolved
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National

302 Ethanol Tankers Rejected in Quality Checks

By BPN News Desk
The government has highlighted the quality-control system used for ethanol blending after public sector oil marketing companies rejected 302 tank trucks that failed to meet procurement specifications over a two-year period. Ethanol Tankers Rejected in Quality Checks Between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2026, oil marketing companies rejected 302 tank trucks carrying
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International

Yemen Warns Houthis Seek Red Sea Control

By BPN News Desk
Yemen’s internationally recognised government has warned that the Houthi movement is seeking to replicate Iran’s Strait of Hormuz strategy by disrupting shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea. Houthis Target Bab el-Mandeb Shipping Foreign Minister-designate Afrah al-Zouba said the Houthis wanted to apply the Iranian model to Bab el-Mandeb, potentially
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East India State News

Assam Withdraws Cases Against CJP Protesters

By BPN News Desk
The Assam government has announced the withdrawal of cases and legal proceedings against people who participated in protests over alleged NEET-UG examination irregularities. The decision follows a similar assurance issued by the Bihar government. Assam Withdraws CJP Protest Cases The Assam government said no further adverse action would be taken against individuals