Australia Bans YouTube Accounts for Under-16s

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

International

Australia has officially extended its social media restrictions to include YouTube, banning children under 16 from creating personal accounts on the platform starting December 10, 2025. The decision aligns YouTube with platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, and X, which already

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Delhi Challenges Vehicle Age Ban in Supreme Court

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

The Delhi government has approached the Supreme Court seeking a review of the ban on older petrol and diesel vehicles in the capital and surrounding NCR areas. The case is expected to be heard on Monday, July 28, by a bench led by Chief Justice B. R. Gavai. Appeal Against Blanket Ban The government’s petition […]

International

Pakistan Extends Ban on Indian Flights Till Aug 24

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2025

Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace until August 24, 2025. The restriction, issued through a fresh NOTAM (Notice to Airmen), applies to both civilian and military aircraft registered in India, as well as leased planes operated by Indian airlines. This marks the second consecutive extension of Pakistan’s airspace restrictions since […]

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UK Lifts Five‑Year Ban On Pakistani Airlines

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

The United Kingdom has officially lifted a five-year ban on Pakistani airlines, paving the way for resumption of direct flights between the two countries. The ban was originally imposed in 2020 after a plane crash in Karachi that killed 97 people, followed by revelations that nearly 30% of Pakistani commercial pilots were flying with dubious […]