International

Toronto Mass Shooting Leaves One Dead, Five Injured

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

A deadly mass shooting shook the Lawrence Heights neighborhood in Toronto on Tuesday night, leaving one person dead and five others hospitalized with injuries. The incident, which has sparked widespread concern among residents, is currently under active investigation by Toronto police. Emergency responders arrived promptly at the scene after reports of gunfire. The

International

Ukraine Hits Crimea Bridge with Underwater Explosives

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has claimed responsibility for a bold and technically complex underwater operation that targeted the heavily guarded Crimea Bridge early Tuesday. In a statement, the SBU said its operatives managed to mine the underwater supports of the bridge over several months, eventually detonating explosives equivalent to 1,100 kilograms of TNT. The

International

UN Demands Probe into Gaza Aid Site Deaths

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

On June 3, 2025, at least 27 Palestinians were killed and over 160 injured near an aid distribution site in Rafah, southern Gaza. The incident marks the third consecutive day of deadly violence at aid centers operated by the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) acknowledged firing “warning shots” at individuals […]

International

Elon Musk Slams Trump’s Tax Bill as ‘Disgusting Abomination’

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

Elon Musk has unleashed a scathing attack on President Donald Trump’s newly proposed tax and spending legislation, describing it as a “disgusting abomination.” The legislation, formally titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), has sharply divided lawmakers in Washington and now drawn fierce condemnation from one of Trump’s own high-profile former

International

Lee Jae-myung Elected South Korea’s President Amid Crisis

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

In a landmark political shift, Lee Jae-myung has been elected as the 14th President of South Korea, securing 49.42% of the vote in a snap election held on June 3, 2025. The election was triggered after the impeachment and removal of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose brief imposition of martial law in December 2024 […]

Law & Order National

Centre Moves to Impeach Justice Yashwant Varma Over Cash Row

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

The Government of India has announced its decision to initiate impeachment proceedings against Justice Yashwant Varma, following serious allegations of misconduct. The impeachment motion is expected to be introduced in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, set to begin in mid-July. Justice Varma, currently serving at the Allahabad High Court and formerly a judge at

National

India’s Operation Sindoor Hit 7 More Targets, Says Pakistan

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

In a major revelation, Pakistan has officially acknowledged that India struck seven more targets during Operation Sindoor than were initially disclosed. The strikes, carried out between May 7 and May 10, 2025, were previously thought to have focused on known terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. However, newly surfaced details now suggest the operation was

International

India’s Russian Arms Deals Strain US Ties, But Trade Progresses

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

India’s continued defense purchases from Russia have drawn concern from the United States, with top American officials admitting that the arms relationship has at times strained diplomatic ties. While the U.S. acknowledges India’s historic dependence on Russian military hardware, the current expectation is that New Delhi will gradually diversify its sources. Commerce

International

India and UK Deepen Strategic Ties with High-Level Talks

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

India and the United Kingdom held a round of high-level consultations in New Delhi aimed at enhancing their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The discussions were led by India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Sir Oliver Robbins, Permanent Under-Secretary of the UK’s Foreign Office. The meeting covered a wide array of bilateral issues, reaffirming both nations’

South India State News

Karnataka’s Externment Orders Ignite Political Row

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

The Karnataka government has moved to extern 36 individuals from Dakshina Kannada district over their alleged involvement in communal disturbances, triggering a fierce political battle between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP. The decision, taken under provisions of the Karnataka Police Act, aims to prevent further disruption of public peace in the region. Among