China Takeover of Taiwan Would Threaten U.S., Says Lai Ching-te

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

International

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has cautioned that a Chinese takeover of the island would endanger not only Taiwan but also the homeland security interests of the United States. He warned that such a move could embolden Beijing to challenge Washington’s global influence and weaken the

International

U.S. Shutdown Day 6: Senate Fails Again, Trump Offers Talk

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

The U.S. federal government entered its sixth day of shutdown after the Senate once again failed to pass a funding bill. The deadlock between Republicans and Democrats continues to paralyze operations, with no compromise in sight. Senate Vote Deadlock A Republican-backed proposal that aimed to extend government funding until November 21 fell short of the […]

South India State News

Annamalai Criticises Kamal Over Karur Stampede Response

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

BJP’s Tamil Nadu chief K. Annamalai launched a sharp attack on Kamal Haasan, accusing him of siding with the ruling DMK during the fallout from the Karur rally stampede. The stampede, which occurred on September 27, left 41 people dead and dozens injured. Annamalai’s Accusation Annamalai claimed that Kamal has “sold his soul for a […]

Entertainment

Kantara Two Is Cinema, Masti 4 Is Bollywood’s Limit

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

Kantara One was a revelation, and Kantara Two has gone even further, cementing itself as proof of what Indian cinema can achieve when vision, culture, and authenticity take the driver’s seat. Meanwhile, Bollywood has proudly lined up its next cultural contribution: Masti 4. Yes, while one part of India is busy redefining cinema, the other […]

International

Trump Claims Again He Helped Halt India-Pakistan Conflict

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump recently said that his statements were “very effective” in stopping escalation between India and Pakistan, suggesting that his use of trade and tariff pressure played a role. He referred to reports of “seven planes shot down,” though such claims have not been independently verified. Trump’s Assertion Trump maintained that both nations […]

International

Explosion Derails Pakistan’s Jaffar Express, Injures Several

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

A powerful blast struck the Quetta-bound Jaffar Express near Sultan Kot, between Shikarpur and Jacobabad in Pakistan, leading to the derailment of six coaches and injuring multiple passengers, officials said. Incident and Aftermath The explosion was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) placed on the railway track, authorities reported. Rescue teams and security

International

Nobel Prize Goes to Three for Quantum Breakthrough

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis for experiments that showed quantum mechanics applying at a larger scale. Their work demonstrated macroscopic quantum tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit. Discoveries in Macroscopic Quantum Behavior In the mid-1980s, Clarke, Devoret and Martinis

National

Bird Strike Disrupts Air India Flight, Lands Safely in Chennai

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

An Air India flight from Colombo to Chennai carrying 158 passengers encountered a bird strike but landed safely in Chennai, airport authorities confirmed. Following the incident, the airline cancelled the return leg of the journey as a precaution. Incident and Response The bird impact was detected after the aircraft touched down in Chennai. No injuries […]

South India State News

Vijay Reaches Out to Karur Stampede Families

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

Nearly ten days after a tragic stampede at his rally in Karur, actor-turned-politician Vijay has contacted families of the deceased using video calls. The stampede, which occurred on September 27, claimed 41 lives. Party Team Visits Villages His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), sent a team led by K. G. Arunraj to meet bereaved families […]

AI & Robotics Technology

Zoho Founder Warns: AI’s Energy Cost Could Strain India

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu has raised concerns that the massive energy requirements of current AI models could pose a serious challenge for India. He said AI in its present form is “extraordinarily energy inefficient” and could push electricity costs to unsustainable levels if deployed at scale. Example from the US Vembu cited a case from […]