Northeast India State News

34 Evacuated from Landslide-Hit Chaten in North Sikkim

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

A major rescue operation was carried out in North Sikkim after landslides triggered by relentless rainfall and a cloudburst cut off access to several regions. A total of 34 individuals, including 27 stranded tourists and seven family members of army personnel, were airlifted from Chaten to Pakyong Greenfield Airport on June 3, 2025. The evacuation […]

Law & Order National

CBI Accuses Lalu Yadav of Exploiting Aspirants in Jobs Scam

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has accused former Union Railway Minister and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav of exploiting poor and vulnerable aspirants by offering them railway jobs in exchange for land. The allegations were made during arguments on framing charges in the land-for-jobs scam case at a special court in Delhi. The alleged […]

Health

India’s COVID-19 Death Toll Rises to 37 Amid Fresh Surge

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

India has reported five more fatalities due to COVID-19, bringing the national death toll to 37 as of June 3, 2025. The fresh deaths include two from Maharashtra and one each from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. These numbers reflect a steady rise in COVID-related complications as India faces a new wave of infections. […]

National

Global Support for India Post-Pahalgam Attack, Except Turkey

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

Following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that killed 26 people, India received overwhelming diplomatic support from across the world. According to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), almost every country reached out to express condolences and solidarity—except Turkey. The BJP emphasized this point, underscoring the global condemnation of terrorism

International

Trump Hikes Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to 50%

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

In a move set to intensify global trade tensions, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a sharp increase in tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, raising them from 25% to 50%. The decision, part of his renewed push to revive U.S. manufacturing and protect domestic industries, has already triggered alarm across major trading partners […]

International

Chinese Researchers Charged with Smuggling Agroterrorism Fungus into U.S.

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

In a significant national security case, two Chinese nationals, Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, have been charged by U.S. authorities for allegedly smuggling a dangerous biological pathogen, Fusarium graminearum, into the United States. This fungus is known to cause Fusarium head blight, a disease affecting vital crops like wheat, barley, maize, and rice, leading to […]

International

Three Missing Indians Rescued in Iran Hostage Operation

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

Three Indian nationals from Punjab who had gone missing in Iran earlier this month have been rescued by Iranian police in a successful operation against their captors. The Iranian Embassy in India confirmed the news, stating that the three were freed following police action in Varamin, a city located in south Tehran. According to Iranian […]

International

Pakistan’s 18% Defence Budget Hike Amid Economic Crisis

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

Pakistan has announced an 18% increase in its defence budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, raising the allocation to over Rs 2.5 trillion. This decision comes amid ongoing negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which has expressed concerns over the country’s fiscal priorities during its economic crisis. The proposed hike in defence spending has […]

Business Finance

UPI Transactions Reach ₹25.14 Lakh Crore in May

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

India’s digital payment ecosystem reached a new peak in May 2025, as Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions touched a record value of ₹25.14 lakh crore. This marks a significant milestone in the country’s shift toward a cashless economy, with more individuals and businesses embracing digital transactions at unprecedented levels. UPI Transactions May The month

Cricket Sports

RCB Win First IPL Trophy After Beating PBKS by 6 Runs

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru were finally crowned champions of the Indian Premier League after a long wait, as they defeated Punjab Kings by 6 runs in a nerve-wracking final held at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The 2025 IPL final was a spectacle that lived up to the billing, and RCB fans were rewarded after […]