Ukraine’s Citizens Arrested In India For Myanmar Activities: Why New Delhi Is Acting To Prevent Another Border Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

The arrest of six Ukrainian nationals and one American by India’s National Investigation Agency over alleged activities linked to Myanmar has triggered a swift diplomatic protest from Kyiv. Ukraine has demanded consular access and questioned the basis of the arrests, arguing that the

Op-Eds Opinion

India Bangladesh Border Fencing Land Handover Standoff: Mamata Banerjee’s Administrative Resistance Is Slowing Border Security

By BPN News Desk February 10, 2026

The current confrontation between the Union Government and the West Bengal government over land handover for India Bangladesh border fencing is not a technical disagreement. It is a political standoff with real security consequences. The Centre expanded the BSF’s operational jurisdiction from 15 km to 50 km inside border states. West Bengal challenged the decision […]

Defence National

Suspected Pakistan Drones Spotted Along LoC and IB

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir detected multiple suspected drones entering Indian airspace from the Pakistan side on Sunday evening. The sightings occurred along both the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) in the Samba, Rajouri and Poonch districts. Officials said the flying objects hovered briefly over forward areas before returning across […]

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Amit Shah and BSF Must Explain Why the Meghalaya–Bangladesh Border Is Unfenced and Unpatrolled

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

A short viral video should not be able to shake a nation’s confidence in its border security. Yet that is exactly what has happened after footage surfaced of a civilian casually crossing from Meghalaya into Bangladesh through an open, unfenced, and seemingly unpatrolled stretch of the international border. This is not about a blogger seeking […]

International

Thailand Launches Air Strikes After Border Clash

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Thailand has carried out air strikes along its border with Cambodia after a clash between the two armies left one Thai soldier dead and several others injured. The incident took place in Ubon Ratchathani province, close to disputed territory between both countries. Clash And Response Thai officials said the fighting began when Cambodian forces allegedly […]

Defence National

Rajnath Singh Inaugurates 125 BRO Projects

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday inaugurated 125 infrastructure projects built by the Border Roads Organisation across various border states and Union Territories. Officials said this was the largest single-day launch of BRO projects so far, with a total cost of around ₹5,000 crore. Roads, Bridges And Key Tunnel Opened The projects include 28 roads, […]

International

Pakistan And Afghanistan Exchange Heavy Fire Along Border

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy gunfire along their shared border on Friday, adding to tensions that have been building over recent weeks. Officials from both countries confirmed the incident. There were no immediate reports of casualties, but the firing caused alarm on both sides of the frontier. Conflicting Claims From Both Sides Afghan authorities said […]

International

Pakistan Army Accuses Taliban of Aiding Infiltration

By BPN News Desk November 30, 2025

The Pakistan Army has alleged that the Afghan Taliban is enabling terrorist and smuggler infiltration across the border. The claim was made by ISPR Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry during a media briefing in Islamabad, where he said Pakistan had recorded multiple incidents over recent months. Taliban Accused of Providing Cover Fire According […]

Defence National

Pakistani Drone Spotted Over India’s Samba District

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

A drone identified as coming from Pakistani territory was observed hovering over Regal village in the Ghagwal area of the Samba district in Jammu and Kashmir late Friday. The device appeared from the direction of the Chak Bhura post in Pakistan, remained in Indian airspace for a few minutes and then returned across the border, […]

International

Pakistan Warns Of Strikes Inside Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2025

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that the country may launch cross-border strikes inside Afghanistan following two major terrorist attacks within 48 hours. The first incident targeted a court complex in Islamabad, killing at least 12 people, while the second hit a military school in South Waziristan. Authorities have blamed militant groups allegedly