International

Gaza Death Toll Tops 65,000, Israeli Troops Advance

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

Israeli troops and tanks advanced deeper into Gaza City on Wednesday, intensifying their ground operations after days of heavy air and artillery bombardment. The Israel Defense Forces reported targeting Hamas strongholds, while local officials said the offensive also struck densely populated civilian areas. Phone and internet services were cut off across much of northern

International

Saudi-Pakistan Sign Mutual Defense Pact; India Ties Assured

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a “Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement” pledging that an attack on one will be treated as an attack on both. The deal was formalised during Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Riyadh. Commitments in the Pact The agreement commits both countries to enhance defence cooperation and strengthen joint deterrence […]

International

EU Seeks Deeper India Ties but Raises Russia Concerns

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

The European Commission has announced plans to strengthen its partnership with India in trade, defence, technology, and climate. These measures are part of a strategy to move EU-India relations to the “next level.” Free Trade Deal by Year-End Negotiations are underway to finalise a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of 2025. The pact […]

International

JeM Claims Pak Chief Ordered Officers to Attend Sindoor Funerals

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

Jaish-e-Muhammed (JeM) commander Ilyas Kashmiri has alleged that Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir directed senior officers to attend the funerals of terrorists killed during India’s Operation Sindoor. What Was Said According to Kashmiri, corps commanders were instructed to be present in uniform at the funeral processions. He claimed that the terrorists were honoured

National

PM Modi: New India Won’t Yield to Nuclear Threats

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh on his 75th birthday, declared that India no longer fears nuclear threats from any country. He said, “New India does not fear any nuclear threats. It enters the enemy’s house and strikes.” References to ‘Operation Sindoor’ The Prime Minister referred to the recent counter-terror operation “Operation […]

Law & Order National

Patna HC Orders Removal of AI Video of PM’s Mother

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

Patna High Court has directed the Congress party to remove an AI-generated video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late mother, Heeraben Modi, from all social media platforms. The bench said the clip “violates Article 21” of the Constitution, which protects privacy and dignity. Intermediary platforms including Meta, Google India, and X (formerly Twitter) have also

Law & Order National

Ex-Lodha Developers Director Arrested in ₹85 Crore Fraud

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

Rajendra Lodha, a former director of Lodha Developers Ltd, was arrested for allegedly committing fraud worth ₹85 crore, Mumbai Police said. He was taken into custody by the Crime Branch’s property cell from his residence in Worli after a case was registered at the NM Joshi Marg police station. Role and Resignation According to officials, […]

Law & Order National

SC Cancels Chhota Rajan’s Bail, Questions Sentence Suspension

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has cancelled the bail previously granted to gangster Rajendra Sadashiv Nikalje, also known as Chhota Rajan, in the 2001 murder case of Mumbai hotelier Jaya Shetty. A bench led by Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)’s appeal and termed the suspension of Rajan’s […]

South India State News

Kerala Sees Spike in Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis Cases Amid Tougher Guidelines

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

Kerala Health Minister Veena George has said that the rising numbers of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), often called “brain-eating amoeba” infection, are largely due to higher detection rates and stricter diagnostic guidelines. She clarified that many cases earlier reported as general encephalitis are now being correctly identified as PAM. Case Numbers Rising As

International

US Labels India, Pakistan, China Among Drug Transit Countries

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

In a “Presidential Determination” submitted to the U.S. Congress, President Donald Trump named 23 countries as major drug transit or illicit drug-producing nations. Among them are India, Pakistan, China, Afghanistan, and Burma (Myanmar). Reasoning Behind the Designation The determination states that these countries are involved in manufacturing or distribution of illicit