South India State News

Karnataka Scraps Land Acquisition Plan Near Bengaluru Airport

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

The Karnataka government has officially withdrawn its plan to acquire 1,777 acres of agricultural land in Devanahalli taluk near Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. The move comes after continuous protests from local farmers who opposed giving up their fertile land for the proposed Aerospace and Defence Park project. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah acknowledged the

North India State News

Golden Temple Gets Second Bomb Threat in 24 Hours

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

The Golden Temple in Amritsar received a second bomb threat within 24 hours, triggering heightened security measures around the sacred complex. The threat was issued through an email on July 15, claiming that RDX explosives had been planted inside the Temple’s pipes and included a specific time for detonation. Police and SGPC Respond Swiftly Following […]

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Slams Jaishankar’s SCO Talk in Beijing

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has criticised External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for “briefing” Chinese President Xi Jinping during the SCO foreign ministers’ meeting in Beijing. Gandhi accused the move of undermining India’s foreign policy and labelled it a “full‑blown circus.” Context of the SCO Engagement This high‑level interaction marks Jaishankar’s first visit

Science Space & Astronomy

Shubhanshu Shukla Lifts India’s Space Dreams

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a 39-year-old Indian Air Force officer and experimental test pilot, has returned safely from space after becoming the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS). He was part of the private Axiom-4 mission, which lasted 19 days, including 18 days aboard the ISS. The mission concluded on July 15, […]

Technology Telecom

Govt Approves New Asset Sale Route for BSNL, MTNL

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

The central government has introduced a new framework that allows public-sector telecom companies like BSNL, MTNL, and ITI Limited to sell their surplus land and building assets directly to central government departments and agencies without the need for auctions. This new route grants priority access to government bodies for a 90-day period before the assets […]

National

Centre Seeks Extension of President’s Rule in Manipur

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

The Modi government is set to introduce a resolution in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, beginning July 21, to extend President’s Rule in the state of Manipur. The current period of central rule, imposed on February 13, 2025, is approaching its six-month constitutional limit. The extension will require approval from both Houses of Parliament, […]

International

Pakistan Forms New Paramilitary Force Before PTI Protests

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

The Government of Pakistan has announced the formation of a new national paramilitary unit called the Federal Constabulary, just weeks ahead of a major protest campaign led by former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The move has raised political and human rights concerns, especially over its timing and the manner of […]

International

Russia Shrugs Off Trump’s Tariff Threat

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Russia has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent ultimatum threatening 100% secondary tariffs on countries that continue to engage in trade with Moscow, including purchases of oil and gas. A top Russian official described the warning as “theatrical” and claimed that such pressure tactics would have no effect on the Kremlin’s policies. Trump’s 50-Day Deadline […]

Business

Mumbai’s BSE Building Receives Hoax Bomb Threat

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Mumbai’s Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building, located at the iconic Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers on Dalal Street, received a bomb threat via email on July 13. The message claimed that four explosives had been planted within the premises and warned of a blast scheduled for 3 PM the same day. Immediate Police Action Soon after the […]

Cricket Sports

England Recall Dawson as Bashir Ruled Out of 4th Test

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

England have brought back 35-year-old all-rounder Liam Dawson into their Test squad ahead of the fourth match against India at Old Trafford, starting July 23. The decision comes after young spinner Shoaib Bashir was ruled out of the remainder of the series due to a fractured finger. Bashir Suffers Injury at Lord’s Bashir sustained the […]