International

North Korea Warns Against Japan’s Nuclear Ambitions

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

North Korea has issued a sharp warning against what it described as Japan’s emerging nuclear ambitions, saying such moves must be stopped “at any cost.” The statement came in response to recent remarks attributed to a Japanese official that reignited debate about Japan’s defence posture amid growing regional security concerns. Pyongyang Issues Strong Statement In […]

International

Singapore to Bar Ineligible Passengers Before Flights

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has reported that about 41,800 foreign travellers were denied entry into the country between January and November 2025 because they did not meet entry requirements. The figure is significantly higher than in previous years, reflecting both increased travel and stronger enforcement of immigration rules. ICA said a

North India State News

Delhi AQI Remains Very Poor, Dense Fog Disrupts Travel

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

New Delhi experienced another day of very poor air quality as pollution levels remained well above safe limits, compounded by dense fog that affected visibility across the city and parts of the National Capital Region. The situation raised health concerns and caused widespread disruption to daily life, especially during early morning hours. Air Quality Continues […]

National

President Droupadi Murmu Gives Assent to SHANTI Nuclear Bill

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the SHANTI Bill, formally turning it into law and marking a major shift in India’s civil nuclear energy framework. The legislation clears the way for limited private sector participation in nuclear power generation, an area that was earlier dominated by state-controlled entities. What the SHANTI Law Changes […]

International

Trump Photo Restored in Epstein Files After US Review

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

The United States Department of Justice has restored a photograph featuring Donald Trump to its publicly released Jeffrey Epstein-related files after briefly removing it for review. The image was taken down following public backlash and questions over why certain documents and photographs had disappeared from the database shortly after being uploaded. US Justice Department

State News West India

BJP Loses Kankavli Municipal Council Polls

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party suffered a political setback in the Kankavli municipal council elections in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district, losing control of the civic body despite a competitive contest. The defeat is being seen as significant due to the high-profile political rivalry involved and the strategic importance of the region in Konkan politics. Shiv Sena-Backed

Op-Eds Opinion

Maharashtra Local Body Elections and the Cost of a Vote

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

Reports and rumours of up to ₹15,000 being paid for a single vote during Maharashtra’s local body elections initially sounded excessive, even by Indian electoral standards. But once the results were declared, with margins in several places collapsing to one vote, two votes, or a handful of ballots, the picture became harder to dismiss. This […]

International

Trump Signs US Defence Bill, Pushes Nuclear Liability Talks

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

The United States Congress has passed its annual National Defence Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2026, which President Donald Trump signed into law on 19 December 2025. The legislation includes a provision directing US officials to work with India to explore aligning India’s nuclear liability rules with global norms as part of broader cooperation under the […]

National

India Emerges as Key Driver of Global Oil Demand

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

Global oil demand is now expected to grow beyond 2030, with India emerging as a major source of this increase, according to the latest energy outlooks. Analysts say shifting energy patterns, slower growth in developed economies, and ongoing reliance on oil are pushing the anticipated global demand peak further into the future. India’s Growing Role […]

International

Netanyahu to Brief Trump on Iran Missile Plans

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet US President Donald Trump soon to discuss Iran’s ballistic missile programme and possible strategic options, officials said. The meeting is likely to focus on intelligence assessments and Iran’s capabilities, as both countries remain concerned about Tehran’s long-range missile development. Planned Briefing on