International

Japan Upper House Election: Coalition Loses Majority

By BPN News Desk July 21, 2025

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its ally Komeito have lost their majority in the House of Councillors following the latest Upper House election. Out of the 125 seats contested, the coalition secured only 47—falling three short of the minimum 50 needed to hold control. This marks the first time in 16 years that […]

Law & Order National

Bombay HC Acquits All 12 in 2006 Mumbai Train Blasts

By BPN News Desk July 21, 2025

In a landmark judgment, the Bombay High Court has acquitted all 12 individuals convicted in connection with the July 11, 2006, serial bomb blasts on Mumbai’s suburban local trains. A special MCOCA court in 2015 had sentenced five to death and seven others to life imprisonment. The High Court quashed these verdicts, citing that the […]

National

Terrorist Hideouts Razed in 22 Min: PM Modi

By BPN News Desk July 21, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the Monsoon Session of Parliament with a powerful address, declaring that nine terrorist hideouts were destroyed within just 22 minutes during Operation Sindoor. He hailed the operation as a symbol of India’s growing strategic capabilities and praised the Armed Forces for their precision and use of indigenous defence technology. Modi

International

Multiple Earthquakes Strike Off Russia’s Pacific Coast

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2025

A series of powerful earthquakes struck near the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s Far East on Saturday, triggering a brief tsunami warning that has since been lifted. The strongest tremor measured 7.4 in magnitude, followed closely by two more quakes of 6.6 and 6.7 magnitude respectively. The 7.4-magnitude quake struck about 144 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, […]

International

PM Modi to Visit UK and Maldives From July 23–26

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a four-day official visit to the United Kingdom and Maldives from July 23 to 26. The visit is aimed at deepening India’s diplomatic, economic, and strategic relations with both countries. This is Modi’s fourth official visit to the UK and his third to the Maldives, highlighting New Delhi’s […]

International

India–US Trade Talks End Without Deal Yet

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2025

Indian negotiators have returned from Washington after completing the fifth round of bilateral trade discussions with the United States. Despite extended talks and optimism on both sides, no interim agreement was reached. With the August 1 tariff deadline looming, businesses in both countries are on edge. The Indian delegation engaged with U.S. officials on a […]

International

Putin Signals Conditional Readiness for Peace Talks

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed willingness to resume peace negotiations with Ukraine but made it clear that any talks must align with Russia’s core objectives in the conflict. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Putin prefers a diplomatic resolution, but not at the cost of compromising on key goals. The announcement comes at a […]

National

PM Urged to Address Key National Concerns in Parliament

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2025

As the Monsoon Session of Parliament begins, opposition parties have demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally respond to pressing national issues raised during the all-party meeting held a day earlier. The opposition cited three main concerns: former US President Donald Trump’s claim of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, the April Pahalgam

Defence National

Nyoma Fighter Base in Ladakh Set for October Launch

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2025

The Indian Air Force is set to operationalise the high-altitude Nyoma airbase in eastern Ladakh for fighter jet deployment by October this year. Located at over 11,000 feet, the base’s readiness marks a significant upgrade to India’s forward military infrastructure near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. The move comes as part of […]

International

Trump Warns BRICS Nations of New 10% Tariffs

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2025

US President Donald Trump has once again threatened to impose an additional 10% tariff on imports from BRICS countries, accusing the group of promoting policies that undermine the United States. Speaking during a public address after signing a new cryptocurrency regulation bill, Trump warned that any nation engaging in what he called “anti-American” trade moves […]