US Tests Nuclear-Capable Minuteman III Missile

By BPN News Desk March 5, 2026

International

The United States conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran and Israel. The test was carried out as part of routine readiness and reliability checks of the US

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India Says Iran Strike Window Came After PM Visit

By BPN News Desk March 5, 2026

Title: India Says Iran Strike Window Came After PM Visit India’s ambassador to Israel said the military strike against Iran became an “operational opportunity” only after Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his visit to Israel. The remarks come amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, and have drawn attention to the […]

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Trump Rates US Iran War Performance “15 Out Of 10”

By BPN News Desk March 5, 2026

Title: Trump Rates US Iran War Performance “15 Out Of 10” The United States’ ongoing military campaign against Iran has drawn strong remarks from President Donald Trump, who said the performance of US forces in the conflict deserves a score of “15 out of 10”. His comments come as tensions between Iran and the US-Israel […]

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Congress Reactions to Iran Strikes and Khamenei’s Death Show Why the Party Lost India’s Political Centre

By BPN News Desk March 4, 2026

While the rest of the world watched the precision strikes on Iran and the sudden vacancy in the Supreme Leader’s office with strategic calculation, the Congress party apparently decided it was the perfect moment to audition as Tehran’s primary defense counsel. It is a fascinating, if entirely self-destructive, choice. For a party struggling to find […]

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Pakistan Defence Minister Accuses Israel Of Regional Plot

By BPN News Desk March 4, 2026

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has alleged that the ongoing conflict involving Iran and Israel is part of a broader plan aimed at reshaping regional power dynamics. Speaking amid escalating tensions in West Asia, Asif claimed that Israel’s strategic objectives extend beyond Iran and could influence geopolitical developments across South Asia. Khawaja Asif Links

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Why Congress’s Anger Over Khamenei’s Killing Reflects Vote-Bank Calculus, Not Principles

By BPN News Desk March 3, 2026

It is truly touching to see the Congress party suddenly develop such a deep, soul-searching concern for international law. The moment the news of the US-Israel strikes and the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei hit the stands, the Grand Old Party did not lose a second. While the world was still figuring out the map […]

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Foreign Wars, Indian Streets: Where Free Speech Meets National Security

By BPN News Desk March 3, 2026

The recent escalation in the Iran-Israel conflict has pulled back the curtain on a disturbing trend within Indias domestic landscape. While the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei triggered global reactions, the scenes on Indian streets moved beyond mere diplomatic protest. When fringe groups begin labeling the Indian Prime Minister a Mossad agent or publically declare

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India Will Stand With Israel Whether Congress, AIMIM and the Left Like It or Not

By BPN News Desk March 1, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Israel has triggered predictable outrage from Congress, AIMIM and the Left. Leaders such as Jairam Ramesh and Asaduddin Owaisi have questioned the timing, while CPI(M) voices have implied that India is drifting away from its traditional “balanced” position in West Asia. The criticism suggests that India should have […]

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India–Israel Iron Dome and Iron Beam MoU: Why This Could Redefine India’s Air Defence Strategy

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2026

India’s reported move to sign a memorandum of understanding with Israel for technology transfer involving Iron Dome, Iron Beam and advanced missile systems comes at a decisive moment in modern warfare. Across battlefields from West Asia to Eastern Europe, low-cost drones, loitering munitions and saturation rocket attacks are reshaping how nations defend their skies. For

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PM Modi’s Israel Visit Focuses On Trade, Defence

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Israel with trade, defence and strategic cooperation high on the agenda, as tensions escalate in West Asia following threats of military action by the United States against Iran. India-Israel Trade And Strategic Partnership The visit is expected to focus on strengthening bilateral trade, innovation partnerships and technology