Defence National

BSF to Graduate First Drone Commandos Soon

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

The Border Security Force (BSF) is set to induct its first group of 47 soldiers as “drone commandos” within the next five weeks. The batch is undergoing training at the newly established Drone Warfare School in Tekanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Training Program Details The training covers drone piloting, surveillance, combat use of UAVs, and counter-drone operations. […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Why NASA’s Biosignatures Matter for India’s Next Mars Mission

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

When NASA’s Perseverance rover drilled into the Martian surface and found minerals like vivianite and greigite along with strange “leopard spot” textures, the world paused. Scientists cautiously called them “potential biosignatures” — features that could be remnants of microbial life. It isn’t proof yet, but it’s the closest we have ever come to answering the […]

International

Trump Plans to Link Tylenol Use During Pregnancy to Autism Risk

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

The Trump administration is preparing new guidance advising pregnant women to avoid using Tylenol (acetaminophen) unless they have a fever. Officials cite studies suggesting a possible link between Tylenol use during early pregnancy and higher autism risk in children. The plan also includes exploring leucovorin as a potential treatment to improve communication in some

International

India, US Agree Not to Demand Software Source Code

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

India and the United States have reached an understanding in trade talks that neither side will demand source code or algorithms from companies as a condition for market access. The move is designed to safeguard intellectual property and ease regulatory concerns in the technology sector. Digital Trade Focus This agreement is part of broader discussions […]

International

China Sentences Journalist Zhang Zhan to 4 More Years

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

Chinese citizen-journalist Zhang Zhan has been handed a four-year prison sentence on charges of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble,” according to Reporters Without Borders. Background of the Case Zhang was originally detained in May 2020 for reporting from Wuhan on the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak. She was convicted in December 2020 under the […]

Uncategorized

Rajnath Singh: PoK Will One Day Say “Main Bhi Bharat Hoon”

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) will one day unite with India “on its own,” without the need for war. Speaking at an event in Morocco, he noted that people in PoK are increasingly expressing discontent with their administration and seeking freedom. Recalling Past Remarks Singh reminded that he had made a […]

National

Sridhar Vembu Encourages H-1B Indians to Return Home, Rebuild

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu urged Indian tech professionals on new H-1B visas in the United States to consider returning to India. Writing on X, he said rebuilding may take five years but would make them stronger. He encouraged them: “Do not live in fear. Make the bold move.” Fee Hike Details & Scope The U.S. […]

Cricket Sports

Rashid Latif Faults Pakistan Middle-Order in Asia Cup

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Rashid Latif strongly criticised the team’s middle-order batting after their recent Asia Cup performance. He said the batters “wasted time” and showed no intent to take charge of the game when momentum was needed. Key Points of Disappointment Latif pointed out that the middle-order failed to accelerate the scoring rate or put […]

International

Netanyahu Rejects Palestinian State After New Recognitions

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

On 21 September 2025, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia formally recognised a Palestinian state. The move was welcomed by many international observers as an attempt to revive the two-state solution amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Netanyahu’s Strong Reaction Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly opposed the decision. He declared that there “will be

International

Kim Jong Un Offers Talks If U.S. Drops Denuclearisation Demand

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced that Pyongyang would consider resuming talks with the United States if Washington stops insisting on denuclearisation as a precondition. He made the remarks during a speech at the Supreme People’s Assembly. Nuclear Arsenal Non-Negotiable Kim stressed that North Korea will never surrender its nuclear weapons. He described the […]