National

PM Modi Looks Forward To Israel Visit

By BPN News Desk February 23, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he is looking forward to his upcoming visit to Israel, highlighting the strength of the India-Israel partnership and the shared commitment to deeper cooperation. His remarks came ahead of scheduled high-level engagements between the two nations. PM Modi Israel Visit Announcement In a public message, PM Modi expressed enthusiasm […]

International

Israel Restarts West Bank Land Registration

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

Israel has announced plans to restart land registration procedures in parts of the occupied West Bank, a move authorities say is intended to formalise property records while Palestinian groups warn it could reshape land ownership patterns. West Bank Land Registration Plan Israeli officials said the renewed process will map and officially document land parcels that […]

International

PM Modi To Visit Israel Next Week

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Indian PM Narendra Modi is expected to visit Israel next week, signalling continued strengthening of strategic ties between the two countries across defence, technology and economic cooperation. Modi Israel Visit Schedule And Agenda According to Israeli officials, the visit is planned as an official bilateral

Op-Eds Opinion

India–Israel $8.6 Billion Arms Deal: Preparing For Drone Wars Against Pakistan And China

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

When reports emerged that India had agreed to defence deals worth roughly $8.6 billion with Israel, the reaction in many circles followed the usual pattern. People asked what missiles were being bought, what range they had, and whether they were meant for Pakistan or China. That question itself misses the point. This is not a […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From Buyer to Builder: How India’s Defence Ties with Israel Are Quietly Reshaping Make in India

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

For decades, India’s defence relationships followed a familiar pattern. India identified a capability gap, a foreign supplier filled it, and the relationship largely ended with delivery and maintenance contracts. Israel was no exception. What has changed quietly, but fundamentally, is that India and Israel are no longer operating in a simple buyer-seller framework. The

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PM Modi to Visit Israel on February 27

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to travel to Israel on February 27, marking another high-level engagement between the two countries. The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across key strategic sectors. Focus on Strategic and Defence Ties During the visit, discussions are expected to focus on defence cooperation, counter-terrorism, technology

International

Israel Rejects Pakistan After Peace Board Entry

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has signed on to a newly formed international peace body promoted by US President Donald Trump, referred to as the Board of Peace. The initiative is aimed at shaping post-conflict arrangements and peace efforts related to Gaza and wider regional stability. Israel Pushes Back Strongly Israel has openly opposed Pakistan’s […]

International

Netanyahu Signals Plan to Reduce US Military Aid

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel hopes to gradually reduce its dependence on United States military aid over the next decade. He said the aim is to strengthen Israel’s self-reliance by expanding domestic defence capabilities while continuing close strategic cooperation with Washington. Netanyahu said Israel deeply values long-standing US support

International

India Reaffirms Israel Ties, Tops Rice Output

By BPN News Desk January 8, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed India’s strategic partnership with Israel during a recent interaction with Israeli leadership. The discussion focused on strengthening cooperation in defence, security, technology, and innovation. Both sides underlined their shared commitment to combating terrorism and expanding collaboration in areas such as agriculture, water

International

Israel Recognises Somaliland as Independent State

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

Israel has formally recognised Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, marking a major diplomatic development for the self-declared republic in the Horn of Africa. The announcement was made after senior officials from both sides agreed to establish full diplomatic relations and explore cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, agriculture, health, and