International

Chinese Foreign Minister to Visit India on August 18

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to visit India next week for talks with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on August 18. These discussions fall under the Special Representative mechanism focused on resolving boundary issues and broader bilateral relations. Timing and Diplomatic Context The visit comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to […]

International

India, China to Resume Direct Flights Soon

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

India and China are preparing to restart direct passenger flights as early as next month, marking the end of a five-year suspension that began during the COVID-19 pandemic and was prolonged by border tensions. Indian airlines such as Air India and IndiGo have been instructed to prepare for potential operations on short notice. An official […]

International

US Reaffirms Ties with India, Pakistan; Claims Ceasefire Role

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

The U.S. State Department has reiterated that its ties with both India and Pakistan remain unchanged. Officials emphasized that Washington’s engagement with one country does not come at the expense of the other. The statement comes amid renewed focus on South Asian stability, with the U.S. making clear it seeks constructive relations with both New […]

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India Sends First Diesel Shipment to China Since 2021

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

A tanker loaded with nearly 496,000 barrels of ultra-low sulfur diesel sailed from the Vadinar refinery in India on July 18, destined for China. This marks the first such export to China since 2021, following a long lull in diesel shipments to that market. Sanctions Upending Trade The departure came just hours before the European […]

International

Shehbaz Sharif Warns India: “Not a Drop” from Indus Treaty

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has warned that Pakistan will not allow even a single drop of water to be taken in violation of the Indus Waters Treaty. He declared that any such move by India would be met with a decisive response, calling it a direct challenge to Pakistan’s sovereignty. Rising Tensions Over Water Dispute […]

International

India Added to UK’s “Deport Now, Appeal Later” Scheme

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

The UK government has expanded its “Deport Now, Appeal Later” policy to include India, bringing the total number of countries on the list to 23. Under this scheme, foreign nationals convicted of crimes in the UK can be deported immediately after sentencing—without remaining in the country during appeal proceedings. Appeals must be filed from their […]

International

India, Kazakhstan Seek to Deepen Military Ties

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

India and Kazakhstan have held high-level defence consultations to strengthen military cooperation. A Kazakh delegation led by Lieutenant General Sultan Kamaletdinov, First Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of the General Staff, met with Indian defence leaders including Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, and Minister of

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India Slams Pakistan Army Chief Over Nuclear Threat

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2025

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has sharply criticized remarks made by Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir during his visit to the United States. The MEA described Pakistan as “an irresponsible state with nuclear weapons” and said that “nuclear sabre-rattling is Pakistan’s stock in trade,” expressing regret that such statements were made from U.S. […]

National

Third Security Breach at Red Fort During Independence Day Drill

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2025

In a mock drill ahead of Independence Day, a Delhi Police “dummy terrorist” disguised as a civilian entered the Red Fort carrying fake explosives. He managed to reach the children’s enclosure, took selfies with security personnel, and recorded videos—yet was not detected in time. This marks the third security breach in recent drills at the […]

International

Pakistan Army Chief Threatens India with Nuclear Retaliation

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2025

Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, issued a chilling warning during a private dinner in Tampa, Florida. Speaking to attendees, he said that if Pakistan faced an existential threat, “we are a nuclear nation; if we think we are going down, we’ll take half the world down with us.” Munir further warned that Pakistan […]