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International

PM Modi Says India Stands With UAE

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India stands “shoulder-to-shoulder” with the United Arab Emirates as he met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi during the first leg of his six-day foreign visit. PM Modi UAE Visit Focuses On Regional Security Modi strongly condemned recent attacks on the UAE and said targeting […]
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International

Pakistan Signals Wider Saudi Defence Pact

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Pakistan has indicated that Turkey and Qatar may join its mutual defence cooperation pact with Saudi Arabia, as the US-Iran conflict reshapes security calculations across the Middle East and South Asia. Pakistan-Saudi Defence Pact Expansion Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Turkey and Qatar could become part of the defence arrangement between Islamabad
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India Tests Advanced Agni Missile With MIRV

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India has successfully conducted a flight trial of an Advanced Agni missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle technology, marking a major boost to the country’s strategic defence capability. India Tests Advanced Agni Missile From Odisha The missile was tested from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast on May 8, 2026. […]
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US Warns Taiwan Over Defence Delay

By BPN News Desk
The United States has raised concern over Taiwan’s delay in approving full defence spending, calling further postponement a concession to China. The warning came after Taiwan’s opposition-controlled parliament approved only part of a special defence budget proposed by President Lai Ching-te. Taiwan Defence Budget Faces Delay President Lai had sought nearly $40 billion in
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International

China Admits Support To Pakistan In Operation Sindoor

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China has publicly acknowledged that it provided on-site technical support to Pakistan during last year’s conflict with India under Operation Sindoor. The disclosure marks the first open confirmation of Chinese personnel assisting Pakistan during the four-day military confrontation. China Confirms Technical Support To Pakistan Chinese state media reported that engineers
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Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani Named New CDS

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The Government of India has appointed Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani as the next Chief of Defence Staff, marking a key leadership transition in India’s higher defence structure. He will succeed General Anil Chauhan, who is set to complete his tenure on May 30, 2026. NS Raja Subramani Appointed Chief Of Defence Staff Lt […]
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National

PM Modi Marks Operation Sindoor Anniversary

By BPN News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor by saying India’s resolve against terrorism remains unwavering, while praising the courage, precision and determination of the armed forces. PM Modi Praises Operation Sindoor Modi said Operation Sindoor was a fitting response to those who attacked innocent civilians in Pahalgam. He said the
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International

India Vietnam Set $25 Billion Trade Target

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India and Vietnam have upgraded their bilateral ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and set a target of raising two-way trade to $25 billion by 2030. India Vietnam Strategic Partnership Upgraded The decision was announced after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnamese President To Lam in New Delhi. The upgrade marks a […]
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International

US To Withdraw Troops From Germany

By BPN News Desk
NATO is seeking clarity from Washington after the United States announced plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, a move that has raised fresh questions about transatlantic defence coordination. US Troop Withdrawal From Germany The planned withdrawal would reduce the number of American military personnel stationed in Germany over the next six to 12 months. […]
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Rajnath Singh Warns Italy On Pakistan Defence Tech

By BPN News Desk
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged Italy not to share sensitive defence technology with Pakistan, citing India’s security concerns and Pakistan’s continued links to terrorism. The message was conveyed during bilateral talks with Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto in New Delhi. Rajnath Singh Italy Defence Talks Rajnath Singh and Guido Crosetto held discussions at