110 Indian Students Evacuated from Iran, Set to Arrive in Delhi Tomorrow

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2025

International

In a swift and coordinated response to the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, 110 Indian students stranded in Iran have been successfully evacuated to Armenia and are scheduled to return to Delhi tomorrow. The students, primarily from Urmia Medical University in northwestern Iran,

International

Israel Eliminates Iran’s New War Chief Inside Tehran

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2025

In a dramatic escalation of its ongoing conflict with Iran, Israel has eliminated Ali Shadmani, the newly appointed commander of Iran’s central war strategy unit, in a high-precision strike inside Tehran. The operation was carried out just four days after Shadmani assumed the post, following the death of his predecessor, General Gholam Ali Rashid, in […]

International

India Signs MoU to Launch UPI Services in Cyprus

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2025

India and Cyprus have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in the Mediterranean nation, expanding India’s digital payment footprint into Europe. The agreement was formalized during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Limassol, marking the first by an Indian prime minister to Cyprus in over two decades.

International

Russia Offers to Store Iran’s Uranium, Mediate Israel Tensions

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2025

Russia has proposed a renewed diplomatic initiative to defuse escalating tensions between Iran and Israel by offering to serve as a mediator and to store Iran’s enriched uranium. The offer, first made years ago and now revived amid growing conflict, is aimed at addressing both the security and nuclear dimensions of the crisis. Kremlin spokesperson […]

International

David’s Sling Shoots Down Iranian Ballistic Missile in First-Time Interception

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2025

In a historic breakthrough, Israel’s David’s Sling air defense system has successfully intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile—a milestone marking the first time the system has engaged such a target. Until now, David’s Sling had been primarily tasked with neutralising medium-range rockets, cruise missiles, and UAV threats. This operation significantly expands its

International

Trump Slams Russia’s G8 Exit, Calls It a ‘Big Mistake’

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2025

Speaking at the G7 summit in Alberta, U.S. President Donald Trump reignited debate over Russia’s exclusion from the former G8 group, calling it a “big mistake” and placing direct blame on former President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Trump argued that diplomatic isolation of Russia worsened global tensions and suggested that the […]

Business Industry

Hyundai Starts Engine Production at Talegaon Plant

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2025

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has officially commenced engine production at its Talegaon manufacturing facility in Maharashtra, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ₹6,000 crore investment plan to expand its footprint in the Indian automotive market. The engine assembly line went live on June 16, 2025, months ahead of the full-scale vehicle production

Business

Tata Engages McKinsey for Major Air India Revamp

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2025

The Tata Group has initiated a major overhaul of Air India, bringing in global consultancy firm McKinsey & Company to spearhead the next phase of the airline’s transformation. The move comes in the wake of growing scrutiny following the recent Ahmedabad crash and underscores Tata’s commitment to turning around the national carrier into a globally […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court to Resume Work on All Saturdays from July 14

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2025

Starting July 14, 2025, the Supreme Court of India will restore 2nd and 4th Saturdays as working days, bringing its registry in line with new operational rules aimed at improving efficiency and reducing delays in the justice delivery system. This change comes under the newly notified Supreme Court (Amendment) Rules, 2025, which also define revised […]

Business Trade

India’s Exports to US Up 16.9%, Imports Slide in May

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2025

India’s merchandise exports to the United States rose sharply in May, increasing by 16.9% year-on-year to $8.83 billion, while imports from the US declined by 5.8% to $3.62 billion. This dynamic helped narrow India’s overall trade deficit for the month. India–US Trade During April and May, India’s exports to America grew 21.8%, reaching $17.25 billion, […]