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International

Keir Starmer to Step Down as MP

By BPN News Desk
Former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that he will step down as the Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras, ending an 11-year parliamentary career. Starmer said he plans to focus on international affairs after leaving frontline British politics. Keir Starmer to Step Down as MP Starmer informed his local Labour constituency […]
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Business

John Ternus Takes Over as Apple CEO

By BPN News Desk
Tim Cook has stepped down as Apple’s chief executive after 15 years at the helm, with longtime hardware chief John Ternus taking over as CEO from September 1, 2026. Cook will remain closely involved with the company as executive chairman of Apple’s board. John Ternus Takes Over as Apple CEO Ternus, previously Apple’s senior vice […]
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National

CJP Calls Off September 5 Protest After SC Order

By BPN News Desk
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has withdrawn its proposed September 5 protest march in Delhi after the Supreme Court ordered the closure of FIRs linked to the July student protests and recorded further assurances from the Centre. CJP Withdraws September 5 Delhi Protest CJP co-convener Saurav Das personally informed a Supreme Court bench headed by […]
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International

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Steps Down

By BPN News Desk
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to the White House and is stepping down after around 18 months in the role. No official reason has been announced, although his departure follows months of reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Army leadership, modernisation and readiness. Dan Driscoll Resigns as US Army […]
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International

Israel, Greece Sign $3.5 Billion Air Defence Deal

By BPN News Desk
Israel and Greece have signed a €3 billion ($3.5 billion) defence agreement under which Israeli companies will build a comprehensive multi-layered air defence system for Greece. The landmark “Achilles Shield” agreement is the largest defence export deal ever concluded between the two countries. Israel-Greece Deal Creates Achilles Shield Under the agreement, Greece will
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National

Bomb Note Forces Air India Express Diversion

By BPN News Desk
An Air India Express flight from Dammam in Saudi Arabia to New Delhi was diverted to Ahmedabad on August 31 after a crew member discovered a tissue paper bearing the word “bomb” inside an aircraft lavatory. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated after the aircraft landed. Air India Express Flight Diverted to Ahmedabad Flight […]
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PM Modi Hails India’s 7.8% GDP Growth

By BPN News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed India’s 7.8% GDP growth in the April-June quarter of FY 2026-27, calling the performance a major achievement amid oil price shocks, supply-chain disruptions and global uncertainty. He also criticised pessimistic assessments of the economy, saying the latest figures had countered what he described as a “jhooth ki goonj”. India […]