Russian Military Intelligence Officer Shot In Moscow

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

International

A senior officer linked to Russian military intelligence was shot and wounded in Moscow, prompting a security investigation in the capital. Authorities said the incident occurred in a residential area and the officer was hospitalised with non-fatal injuries. Russian Military Intelligence

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India’s Intelligence Budget Signals a Serious Shift

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

After the killing of Pakistani Army Lieutenant Colonel Imran Dayal in Dera Ismail Khan, the usual noise followed. Speculation, denials, confusion and the familiar phrase “unknown men.” In isolation, such incidents barely register beyond a day’s news cycle. But taken alongside India’s latest Union Budget decision to sharply increase intelligence funding, especially the

International

U.S. Fires DIA Director After Iran Strike Report Leak

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2025

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse from his position as Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). The Pentagon cited a “loss of confidence” in Kruse’s leadership. His deputy, Christine Bordine, has been appointed Acting Director until a permanent replacement is named. Dispute Over Iran Strike Assessment Kruse’s removal follows

Defence

China Provided Live Inputs to Pakistan During Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

Indian Army’s Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Capability Development & Sustenance), Lt Gen Rahul R Singh, has revealed that during Operation Sindoor, China passed real-time intelligence to Pakistan regarding India’s critical deployment vectors. Singh discussed this at a FICCI forum in New Delhi on July 4, stating Pakistan gained situational awareness of India’s troop and