Law & Order National

Centre Shows Fake Supreme Court X Account in Court

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2025

In a striking demonstration before the Karnataka High Court, the central government revealed that it had successfully created a verified X (formerly Twitter) account impersonating the “Supreme Court of Karnataka.” The move was intended to highlight the ease with which social media platforms can be misused, even for impersonating judicial institutions. Solicitor

International

Germany Deports 81 Afghans Amid Migration Overhaul

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2025

The German government deported 81 Afghan nationals in a chartered flight to Kabul on Thursday night, marking the second such deportation since Germany resumed returns to Afghanistan earlier this year. The deported individuals were all adult men with criminal convictions or denied asylum claims. This action is part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s new hardline immigration

International

Malaysians Protest Trump’s US Envoy Nominee

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2025

A group of protesters gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Malaysia’s capital on Friday to oppose the nomination of Nick Adams as the next American ambassador to the country. Adams, a conservative commentator originally from Australia and now a U.S. citizen, has drawn criticism for past remarks perceived as anti-Islamic and for strongly backing Israel’s […]

Business International

EU Sanctions Target Russian Stake in Nayara

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2025

The European Union has added Nayara Energy to its latest sanctions aimed at Russia, targeting refined petroleum products made from Russian crude. Nayara, based in Vadinar, Gujarat, is nearly half-owned (49.13 %) by Russia’s Rosneft. The move could affect Rosneft’s planned sale of its stake to Reliance Industries, raising doubts over the deal’s future. What the […]

International

India Criticises Selective Pressure on Russian Oil Trade

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2025

India has issued a strong statement pushing back against what it calls “double standards” in Western sanctions related to Russian oil imports. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that India does not recognise unilateral sanctions and will continue making energy decisions based on national interests and market conditions. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said

East India State News

Eviction Clash in Assam Leaves One Dead, Many Hurt

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2025

One person was killed and several others injured in a violent clash between evicted residents and security forces during an anti-encroachment operation in the Paikan Reserve Forest area of Goalpara district. The incident occurred when police and forest officials returned to the area to prevent re-encroachment following an earlier eviction drive. Previous Eviction Triggered

National

India Can Secure Oil Even if Russian Imports Halted

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2025

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has asserted that India is fully capable of meeting its energy needs even if Russian oil imports are cut off due to possible Western sanctions. Addressing concerns raised over potential secondary sanctions, Puri said India has prepared well by building a diverse and flexible sourcing strategy. Supply Diversification at […]

National

60 Schools in Delhi & Bengaluru Receive Bomb Threats

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2025

A wave of panic swept across educational institutions in Delhi and Bengaluru on Friday morning after more than 60 schools received bomb threat emails. Authorities responded immediately, evacuating students and staff while bomb disposal squads conducted extensive checks. In Delhi, nearly 20 schools were impacted, while around 40 private schools in Bengaluru, particularly in

Defence National

India Tests Agni‑1 & Prithvi‑II Missiles

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2025

India’s Strategic Forces Command successfully carried out back-to-back test launches of two short-range ballistic missiles—nuclear-capable Agni‑1 and Prithvi‑II—from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. These tests aim to validate the missiles’ operational readiness and reinforce India’s strategic deterrence posture. All technical objectives were reportedly met.

State News West India

Physical Clash at Maharashtra Assembly Spurs FIRs

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2025

A heated clash broke out between supporters of BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar and NCP‑Sharad Pawar faction MLA Jitendra Awhad at the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan on Thursday. What began as a verbal altercation during the legislative session quickly escalated into a scuffle in the lobby area. Videos of the incident went viral, showing party workers pushing […]