Asia International

North Korea Tests Longest-Range ICBM Amid Regional Tensions

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

North Korea confirmed the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with the longest recorded flight time for the country, marking a significant advance in Pyongyang’s missile capabilities. The missile launch, detected by South Korean and Japanese defense forces, flew for 87 minutes, surpassing previous test records. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

Defence National

PM Modi Celebrates New Aircraft Facility as “Watershed Moment” for India

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the inauguration of the C-295 aircraft manufacturing facility in Vadodara as a transformative milestone for India’s defence and aerospace sectors. In a LinkedIn post, Modi described the speed of establishing the Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL)-Airbus facility as a remarkable achievement, with the operational setup completed in

International

US Imposes Sanctions on Indian Firms for Supplying Russian Companies

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

The United States announced sanctions on nearly 400 entities and individuals globally, including four Indian firms, for their alleged role in supporting Russia’s military efforts in Ukraine. This move, which covers businesses across more than a dozen countries, is the most extensive targeting of third-country evasion networks to date, according to US officials. The

International

Spain’s Flood Death Toll Rises Amid Criticism Over Delayed Weather Warnings

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

In the wake of Spain’s deadliest flood disaster since 1973, rescue teams continued their search for survivors as the death toll climbed to at least 95, with more casualties feared. Heavy rains that began early this week triggered devastating floods across eastern regions, sparking criticism of Spain’s delayed emergency response and alert systems. As search […]

South India State News

Telangana CM Pushes for Caste Census by November 30, Challenges Modi’s Policies

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

In a bold move, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy called on Congress party members to undertake a comprehensive caste census by November 30, describing it as a “war” against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies. The chief minister emphasized the need to fulfill the promise made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to carry out a […]

North India State News

Delhi’s Air Quality “Very Poor” on Diwali Morning, AQI at 330

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

The air quality in Delhi dipped into the “very poor” category on Diwali morning, October 31, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 330 at 9 a.m., and conditions are anticipated to worsen as celebrations continue throughout the evening. A dense layer of smog enveloped the city, affecting visibility and raising health concerns. Anand Vihar, […]

State News West India

Man Arrested in Mumbai for Threatening Salman Khan, Demanding ₹2 Crore Ransom

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

Mumbai Police have arrested a man in Bandra for allegedly threatening Bollywood superstar Salman Khan with death and demanding a ransom of ₹2 crore. The arrest followed a report filed by the Mumbai Traffic Police after receiving a message from an unknown sender warning Khan of fatal consequences if the ransom wasn’t paid. The suspect, […]

Northeast India State News

Ayodhya’s Historic Deepotsav: 25 Lakh Diyas Light Up After Ram Temple Consecration

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

Ayodhya celebrated its first Deepotsav after the consecration of the Ram temple earlier this year, illuminating the city with over 25 lakh diyas along the River Saryu. The event set a new Guinness World Record for the number of oil lamps lit simultaneously, marking a momentous occasion in the temple town. The eighth annual Deepotsav, […]

National

PM Modi Bats for ‘Uniform Civil Code’ and ‘One Nation, One Election’ on National Unity Day

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

On National Unity Day, observed on October 31, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized unity and national integrity during a significant event held near the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat. Highlighting major governance initiatives, PM Modi reiterated his government’s focus on “One Nation, One Election” to streamline simultaneous elections for both the Lok Sabha and

Asia International

Chinese Envoy Highlights Key Understandings from Modi-Xi Meeting

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

Following a significant bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia, Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong stated that “many important understandings” were reached to guide future India-China relations. Xu’s comments come a week after India announced a patrolling agreement