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Romanian Grandmaster Expelled from Spanish Chess Championship Over Cheating Allegations

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2024

Romanian Grandmaster Kirill Shevchenko has been expelled from the 2024 Spanish Team Chess Championship following allegations of cheating. The 22-year-old chess prodigy, originally from Ukraine, was found to have hidden a mobile phone in a toilet during the tournament, which is being held in the Spanish city of Melilla from October 12 to 18. Shevchenko’s […]

International

India Rejects Canada’s Allegations, Weighs Diplomatic Response

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2024

India has firmly rejected Canada’s accusations involving Indian diplomats, including High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma, in the killing of Khalistani activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. In a strong statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed India’s stance and warned of potential retaliation against what it termed Canada’s “concocted allegations.”

National North India Politics State News

President’s Rule Revoked in J&K, Paving Way for New Government

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2024

In a historic development for Jammu and Kashmir, President’s rule has officially been revoked following the first elections in the region since 2014. This comes after the collapse of the PDP-BJP alliance in June 2018 and the subsequent imposition of President’s rule. The elections, held in three phases between September 18 and October 1, mark […]

Asia International

Taiwan Responds to China’s Military Drills, Avoids Escalation

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2024

Taiwan’s Defence Ministry announced on Monday that it would not escalate tensions in response to China’s recent military drills, despite heightened alert levels on its outlying islands. The drills, which encircled Taiwan, were described by Beijing as a “major warning” to the island over its continued pursuit of independence. Taiwan Criticizes China’s Military

Asia International

Restrictions Imposed in Karachi, Punjab Ahead of SCO Summit

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2024

Ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on October 15-16, Pakistan’s Karachi and parts of Punjab have implemented strict restrictions under Section 144. The Karachi administration enforced the measure for four days, from October 13 to October 17, to ensure public safety and maintain law and order during the international summit. Section 144 in […]

International Middle East

4 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Hezbollah Drone Strike on Military Base

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2024

In a deadly escalation of violence, a Hezbollah drone strike killed four Israeli soldiers at a military base near Haifa on Sunday. The strike, which targeted a training camp in Binyamina, marks one of the deadliest attacks on an Israeli base since the renewed clashes between Israel and Hezbollah began in late September. Emergency services […]

National

Air India Flight to New York Diverted to Delhi After Security Alert

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2024

An Air India flight bound for New York from Mumbai was diverted to New Delhi early this morning following a security alert. The aircraft, carrying 239 passengers and crew, made an emergency landing at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, where all individuals on board were safely evacuated. Emergency Landing in Delhi The flight, AI119, was […]

National

PM GatiShakti Revolutionizes India’s Infrastructure and Connectivity

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PM NMP) for its transformative role in revolutionizing India’s infrastructure. In a recent social media post, PM Modi emphasized how GatiShakti is accelerating multimodal connectivity, enhancing logistics, and driving job creation, all crucial components for achieving a “Viksit

South India State News

IMD Issues Orange Alert for Chennai: Heavy Rains Expected

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2024

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Chennai and nearby districts, including Kancheepuram, Chengalpet, and Tiruvallur, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall between 6 cm and 20 cm on October 15. A yellow alert is in place for October 14 and 16, with rainfall expected between 6 cm and 12 cm. […]

North India State News

UP Minister Claims Cowshed Cleaning Can Cure Cancer

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2024

In a surprising and controversial statement, Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Singh Gangwar claimed that cleaning and lying in a cowshed can cure cancer, while stroking a cow’s back can reduce high blood pressure. Gangwar made these remarks during the inauguration of the Kanha Gaushala in Nougawa Pakadiya, UP, on Sunday, stirring significant debate. Cow Products […]