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Abhishek Banerjee to Represent TMC in Operation Sindoor Delegation

By BPN News Desk May 20, 2025

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has confirmed that party general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee will represent them in the Centre’s all-party delegation on Operation Sindoor. The announcement comes after days of speculation and sharp political exchange over the selection process for the parliamentary team. TMC Emphasizes Inclusive Process Abhishek Banerjee, while

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Indian Diplomats in Portugal Respond to Protest with ‘Operation Sindoor’ Banner

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In Lisbon, a group of Pakistani nationals staged a protest outside the Indian Embassy to condemn India’s actions following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. However, rather than engage in verbal exchanges or diplomatic counter-statements, Indian diplomats chose to respond with a calm but powerful message — a banner that read, “Operation Sindoor is

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Rahul Gandhi Questions Aircraft Losses in Operation Sindoor, MEA responds

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has renewed his criticism of the government’s handling of Operation Sindoor, specifically targeting External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar over alleged Indian aircraft losses and the timing of communication with Pakistan. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has firmly denied the allegations, calling them politically motivated and

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No Nuclear Signaling from Pakistan, Says Foreign Secretary

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In a high-level briefing to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri clarified that there was no nuclear signaling from Pakistan during the recent military tensions with India. Misri’s comments come amid speculation surrounding the potential for escalation following Operation Sindoor and the retaliatory cross-border exchanges

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Indian Ambassador to Israel JP Singh: Hand Over Saeed, Lakhvi, Mir

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In a direct and unequivocal message to Islamabad, India has called on Pakistan to hand over the masterminds of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Indian Ambassador to Israel, JP Singh, stated that the return of Hafiz Saeed, Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, and Sajid Mir is the “simplest way” for Pakistan to de-escalate tensions and prove sincerity in […]

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Pakistan Targeted Golden Temple After Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In a chilling escalation of hostilities following Operation Sindoor, Pakistan launched a retaliatory drone and missile strike targeting the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The attempted strike came shortly after India’s precision military response to the April 22 Pahalgam massacre, in which 26 civilians lost their lives. In Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army neutralized over

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TMC’s Yusuf Pathan Opts Out of Operation Sindoor Delegation

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In a politically charged move, Trinamool Congress MP and former cricketer Yusuf Pathan has declined to join the Indian government’s all-party delegation under the ‘Operation Sindoor’ outreach initiative. The operation, which was launched to consolidate international opinion against cross-border terrorism after the Pahalgam attack and India’s retaliatory strikes, has seen

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Indian Army: No Expiry Date on Ceasefire with Pakistan

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

The Indian Army has issued a firm clarification stating that there is no expiry date on the current military ceasefire agreement with Pakistan. This comes in response to reports emerging from Pakistan that claimed the ceasefire is being extended periodically. The Army reiterated that the agreement remains in force indefinitely, subject to Pakistan’s behavior. Ceasefire

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India Grants Military Emergency Powers Amid Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2025

As Operation Sindoor continues to reshape India’s military and strategic priorities, the Indian government has empowered the armed forces with fresh emergency financial powers to fast-track procurement of critical defense equipment. A budgetary envelope of ₹40,000 crore has been sanctioned to meet immediate operational needs amid high regional tensions. Strategic Pause in

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MEA Refutes Claims on Jaishankar’s ‘Warned Pakistan’ Remark

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2025

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a strong rebuttal to reports alleging that External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar warned Pakistan ahead of India’s military retaliation under Operation Sindoor. The MEA has termed the narrative as a “misrepresentation of facts” and stressed that no prior intimation was given to Pakistan before the operation