State News West India

Maharashtra Becomes First State to Partner With Starlink

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

The Maharashtra government has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Starlink Satellite Communications Pvt Ltd, becoming the first Indian state to officially collaborate with the company for satellite-based internet services. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the partnership, stating that the initiative would help bridge the digital divide in areas with

Infrastructure National

PM to Flag Off Four New Vande Bharat Trains in Varanasi

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, is scheduled to visit his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi on 8 November 2025, where he will inaugurate four new Vande Bharat Express trains. The launches form part of the government’s push to expand India’s modern rail network and enhance connectivity across regions. New Routes and Regional Benefits The […]

Law & Order National

CJI Says Centre Should Seek Adjournment Till His Retirement

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

B. R. Gavai, the Chief Justice of India (CJI), on Thursday criticised the central government’s repeated requests for adjournment in petitions challenging the Tribunal Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Act, 2021. The matter came up before the Supreme Court, where the Attorney General sought a postponement even after arguments had concluded. The CJI asked

International

UN Lifts Sanctions on Syria’s President and Interior Minister

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

The United Nations Security Council voted on Thursday to remove sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas Khattab after adopting a U.S.-drafted resolution with 14 votes in favour and one abstention by China. The decision means both officials are no longer subject to asset freezes or travel bans under the UN’s ISIL/Al-Qaida […]

International

Nancy Pelosi to Retire After Nearly Four Decades

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

Nancy Pelosi, the influential U.S. lawmaker and former Speaker of the House, announced she will not seek re-election in 2026, bringing nearly 40 years of service in Congress to a close. Representing San Francisco since 1987, she became the first woman to serve as Speaker and led her party through significant legislative victories. Key Contributions […]

International

Pakistan and Afghanistan Exchange Fire as Talks Open

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

Representatives from Pakistan and Afghanistan held talks in Istanbul on Thursday aimed at finalising a truce after deadly clashes last month. During the meeting in Turkey, both sides reported incidents of cross-border fire: Afghan authorities accused Pakistan of opening fire near the Spin Boldak border crossing, while Pakistani officials denied the claim and alleged the

Business Finance

India Eyes Creation of Large World-Class Banks – Nirmala Sitharaman

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has affirmed that the country needs significantly larger, globally competitive banks to support its economic ambitions. She stated that discussions are already underway with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and existing lenders to explore how this goal might be achieved. Possible Paths to Bigger Banks At the 12th SBI […]

International

US Government Shutdown Triggers Mass Flight Cancellations

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

More than 750 flights across the United States were cancelled on Friday amid growing operational disruption caused by the ongoing federal government shutdown. The cancellations began late Thursday and affected several major airports, including those in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) directed airlines to scale back

Cricket Sports

India Cruises to 48-Run Win Over Australia, Leads Series 2-1

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

In the fourth T20 International at Carrara Oval, the Indian team delivered a dominant performance to beat Australia by 48 runs and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Asked to bat first, India posted 167 for 8 thanks to solid contributions from Shubman Gill (46), Abhishek Sharma (28), Shivam Dube (22), and a […]

North India State News

Delhi’s Air Quality at 278, Set to Slip to ‘Very Poor’

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

Delhi woke up on Thursday to a haze-covered skyline as the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 278, categorised as “poor”. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality is expected to deteriorate into the “very poor” category by evening if weather conditions remain stagnant. Officials noted that […]