International

Six Indians Aboard Ship Hijacked Off Somalia

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2026

Six Indian nationals are among 10 crew members aboard a Cameroon-flagged cargo ship hijacked by armed pirates off Somalia’s Puntland coast. The vessel, M/V LUTUF, was seized near Marraya in the Eyl district and taken towards the Nugaal coast as maritime authorities monitor the situation. Six Indians Aboard Hijacked Somalia Cargo Ship The vessel was […]

South India State News

Vijay’s Delimitation Stand Sparks Tamil Nadu Row

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has triggered a fresh political row over delimitation after modifying the emphasis of his government’s position during the Southern Zonal Council meeting. While the Tamil Nadu Assembly had earlier demanded a permanent freeze on the Lok Sabha’s strength at 543 seats, Vijay’s latest remarks focused on protecting the […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Cuts Judicial Service Practice Rule to One Year

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2026

The Supreme Court has reduced the mandatory legal practice requirement for candidates seeking entry into the judicial service as Civil Judges from three years to one year. The Court has also introduced compulsory post-selection training and clerkship requirements aimed at providing practical judicial experience before candidates receive regular appointments. Supreme Court

International

India, Japan Deepen Maritime Security Ties

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2026

India and Japan have agreed to deepen maritime security and defence cooperation after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi in New Delhi. The two sides signed a new maritime security arrangement and discussed expanded naval coordination, defence technology and shipbuilding cooperation amid growing strategic concerns in

Cricket Sports

India’s Bangladesh Tour May Be Postponed Again

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2026

India’s scheduled white-ball tour of Bangladesh in September 2026 could be postponed again, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board confirming that discussions with the BCCI over the dates are continuing. No cancellation has been announced, but uncertainty remains less than two weeks before the proposed start of the series. India Bangladesh Cricket Tour Faces Fresh Delay […]

International

Imran Khan Returns to Jail After Hospital Check-Up

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2026

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was taken from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad for a medical examination following a Supreme Court order over concerns about his health. He was later declared medically fit and returned to prison early Friday after undergoing specialist assessments. Imran Khan Moved to Islamabad Hospital Khan was […]

International

US Presses China, Allies to Economically Isolate Iran

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2026

The United States is pressing allies and China to support President Donald Trump’s intensified economic campaign against Iran, as Washington shifts towards tougher sanctions and financial pressure. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned countries against helping Tehran bypass restrictions and vowed to impose what he described as the toughest sanctions yet. US

National

PM Modi Pushes AI, Data and Governance Reforms

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has chaired the third high-level meeting with Secretaries to the Government of India, focusing on long-term priorities in governance, infrastructure, national security, technology and economic development. Modi called for stronger inter-ministerial coordination and a future-ready approach to policymaking. Modi Calls Government Data a National

South India State News

Karnataka Says Mekedatu Won’t Cut Tamil Nadu Share

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2026

Karnataka has reiterated that the proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir will not reduce Tamil Nadu’s legally allocated share of Cauvery water, saying only around 4.75 TMC will be used for Bengaluru’s drinking water needs while downstream releases will continue in accordance with the Supreme Court’s 2018 order. Karnataka Defends Mekedatu Drinking Water Project The Karnataka

National

PM Modi Pushes AI, Data and Governance Reforms

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has chaired the third high-level meeting with Secretaries to the Government of India, focusing on long-term priorities across infrastructure, connectivity, national security, external affairs and governance. Modi called for stronger coordination across ministries, wider use of technology and a future-oriented approach to policymaking. Modi