Science Space & Astronomy

ISRO to Launch US Satellite on December 24

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch a United States commercial communication satellite on December 24, marking another major milestone in India’s growing role in the global space launch market. The mission will be carried out from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota using ISRO’s heavy-lift launch vehicle. Details of the […]

Business

Adani Group Plans One of India’s Largest Hotel Portfolios

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

The Adani Group is entering India’s hospitality sector with plans to build one of the country’s largest hotel portfolios, leveraging its existing airport and real estate assets to support growth in travel and tourism. The initiative aims to position the conglomerate as a significant player in the hospitality industry, competing with established hotel chains in […]

National

India Likely to Present Union Budget on a Sunday

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget for the 2026–27 financial year on Sunday, February 1, as the government considers sticking to the established budget calendar despite the date falling on a weekend. Since 2017, the Union Budget has been presented on February 1 to allow sufficient time for parliamentary approval […]

International

US Launches Airstrikes on ISIS Targets in Syria

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

The United States military has carried out airstrikes on dozens of Islamic State (ISIS) targets in Syria, days after an attack that killed two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter. The strikes were conducted as part of a retaliatory operation aimed at degrading ISIS capabilities and preventing further attacks on US forces in the region. […]

Law & Order National

ED Moves Delhi HC in National Herald Case

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate has approached the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court order that refused to take cognisance of its money laundering complaint against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. The appeal follows a decision by the Rouse Avenue court, which held that the ED’s prosecution complaint could […]

International

US Begins Release of Epstein Case Files

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

The United States Justice Department has begun releasing a long-awaited batch of records related to investigations into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, fulfilling part of a legal requirement under a law passed this year that mandates disclosure of federal files. The initial release on Friday included thousands of pages of documents, but officials said more […]

Business

TikTok Signs Deals for New US Joint Venture

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have signed binding agreements with a group of primarily American investors to create a new U.S. joint venture that will oversee operations in the United States. The move marks a key milestone in a years-long effort to keep the short-video app running in the U.S. amid regulatory pressure and […]

Business

Ex-Kingfisher Employees to Receive ₹311.67 Crore Dues

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

Former employees of the defunct Kingfisher Airlines are set to receive ₹311.67 crore towards long-pending salary and service dues, marking a significant development more than a decade after the airline ceased operations. The payment will be routed through the official liquidator handling the airline’s insolvency proceedings, who will oversee the distribution to eligible

International

UN Rights Chief Urges End to Violence in Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has urged people in Bangladesh to refrain from violence and revenge attacks following recent unrest triggered by the death of a prominent protest leader. Türk said on Friday that retaliation and revenge would only deepen divisions in the country and harm the rights of all […]

National

1.71 Crore Names Dropped in Draft Voter Rolls

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

Tamil Nadu and Gujarat have seen a large number of voters’ names removed from their draft electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. The process, conducted by the Election Commission of India, aims to update and clean the electoral rolls before upcoming elections. In the revision exercise released on Friday, a […]