North India State News

Singapore Issues Advisory as Delhi Pollution Worsens

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

Singapore’s High Commission has issued a travel and health advisory for its citizens in Delhi as air pollution levels in the national capital continue to remain in the severe category. The advisory follows a sharp deterioration in air quality, with the Air Quality Index staying at hazardous levels for prolonged periods, raising serious health concerns. […]

Health

AIIMS Finds No Link Between COVID Vaccines and Deaths

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has said there is no scientific evidence linking COVID-19 vaccination to sudden deaths among young adults. The clarification comes amid public speculation and misinformation suggesting a possible connection between vaccines and unexplained fatalities in people under 40. AIIMS officials said the findings are based on a

Cricket Sports

Nathan Lyon Says He Has Nothing to Prove Ahead of Return

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

Veteran Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has said he has “nothing to prove” as he prepares for a likely return to the Test side, insisting his focus remains on contributing to the team rather than responding to external noise. Lyon’s comments come amid discussions around Australia’s team combination for the upcoming Test, with conditions expected to […]

National

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Rejects Congress Allegations

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday strongly criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over slogans raised at a recent Congress rally targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rijiju said the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has never spoken about harming or killing anyone and accused the Congress of lowering political discourse through provocative language. Responding to

Op-Eds Opinion

From Calling Somalis Garbage to Stealing Oil at Sea: America’s Piracy Rebrand Under Trump

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

Once upon a time, Donald Trump looked at Somalia and decided the problem was Somalis. He did not bother with history, colonial plunder, illegal fishing, or toxic waste dumping. He did not bother with context. He just reached for the nearest insult and called an entire people “garbage.” The message was simple. Civilised America enforces […]

National

PM Modi Begins Three-Nation Tour Starting With Jordan

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a three-nation official visit, beginning with Jordan, as part of India’s continued diplomatic engagement with West Asia. The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, enhancing strategic cooperation, and discussing regional and global developments with partner nations. In Jordan, the Prime Minister is scheduled to

North India State News

AQI Levels Trigger Health Concerns in Delhi

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

Several countries, including Singapore, the United Kingdom and Canada, have issued travel advisories cautioning their citizens about deteriorating air quality in Delhi as pollution levels remain in the severe category. The advisories come amid a sharp rise in the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI), with prolonged periods of hazardous air posing serious health risks.

Government Policies National

Government Prepares Fresh Framework for Rural Jobs

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

The Union government is preparing to introduce a new rural employment bill in Parliament, signalling a possible overhaul of the existing employment framework led by the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Officials said the proposed legislation is aimed at modernising rural employment schemes to better align them with current economic needs

Business

SpaceX Begins Early Steps Toward Potential IPO

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

SpaceX has begun early-stage discussions with Wall Street banks as it explores the possibility of a future initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter. Senior executives at the Elon Musk-led aerospace company have reportedly started the process of sounding out major investment banks to assess market interest and potential valuation scenarios. The

Op-Eds Opinion

India Warned the World About Pakistan. The World Looked Away. Sydney Paid the Price.

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

India has been shouting into the void for decades. Not whispering. Not hinting. Shouting. That Pakistan is not just a victim of terrorism but a factory that keeps producing it, exporting it, and then crying innocence when blood is spilled. The world heard India. The world understood India. And the world still chose to look […]