Defence National

Pakistani Drone Spotted Over India’s Samba District

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

A drone identified as coming from Pakistani territory was observed hovering over Regal village in the Ghagwal area of the Samba district in Jammu and Kashmir late Friday. The device appeared from the direction of the Chak Bhura post in Pakistan, remained in Indian airspace for a few minutes and then returned across the border, […]

Law & Order National

ISI-Linked Arms Racket Busted In Delhi

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

The Delhi Police Crime Branch announced on 22 November 2025 that it has dismantled an arms-smuggling ring allegedly linked to the Inter‑Services Intelligence (ISI). The operation resulted in the recovery of 10 high-end foreign pistols and 92 live cartridges. The weapons are reported to have been smuggled into India from Pakistan using drones. Smuggling Route […]

Law & Order National

CJI Gavai Bids Farewell With Satisfaction

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai delivered his farewell remarks at the Supreme Court on November 21, saying he was leaving the institution “as a student of justice” and with a “full sense of satisfaction.” He will formally retire on November 23, 2025, completing a tenure that began on May 14, 2025. A Career […]

International

India-Australia leaders review ties at G20

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

At the 20th G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, Narendra Modi met with Anthony Albanese to review the full spectrum of India-Australia relations. The two leaders noted that the elevation of their partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2020 had paved the way for deeper cooperation across defence, security, trade and technology. Condolences and […]

Government Policies National

Gratuity Eligibility Reduced to One Year Under New Labour Rules

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

India’s labour law overhaul has introduced a key change that allows fixed-term employees to receive gratuity after completing just one year of service. Earlier, gratuity eligibility required a minimum of five years of continuous employment. The change took effect on 21 November 2025 and marks one of the biggest updates to employee welfare rules in […]

International

Afghanistan Seeks Higher Trade, More Use of Chabahar Port

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

Afghanistan has urged India to increase bilateral trade and make wider use of Iran’s Chabahar Port, during talks held in New Delhi this week. Afghan Commerce Minister Nooruddin Azizi met India’s Minister of State for Commerce Jitin Prasada and called for stronger connectivity as Kabul looks for more reliable alternatives to traditional transit routes. Chabahar […]

Business Trade

India’s Exports To China Rise For Seven Straight Months

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

India’s exports to China continued to rise for seven consecutive months in FY26, supported by increased shipments of petroleum products, telecom instruments and marine goods. Official trade data shows that exports to China touched USD 10.03 billion during April to October 2025, marking a strong 24.7 percent year-on-year increase. October Sees Sharp Jump In October […]

Economy National

India Forex Reserves Hit USD 692.6 Billion

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

India’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a strong weekly rise, increasing by USD 5.543 billion to reach around USD 692.576 billion for the week ended 14 November 2025, according to the latest data from the Reserve Bank of India. This comes after a decline of USD 2.699 billion in the previous reporting week, when reserves had […]

Celebrity News Entertainment

A.R. Rahman Recalls Family Hardships

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

Music composer A.R. Rahman recently shared deeply personal memories of his childhood, revealing that his parents were once forced onto the streets by his father’s family. He said his father, R.K. Shekhar, worked three jobs simultaneously to secure a rented home for the family, but those years took a heavy toll on his health. Loss […]

Climate Change Environment

India Calls For Massive Climate Finance Hike At COP30

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

At the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, India emphasised the need for a substantial increase in climate finance to help developing countries adapt and mitigate climate change. Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav warned that current funding is far below the required levels and that global cooperation must move beyond billions to trillions of dollars. Key […]