International

Nepal Flash Flood Sweeps Away Homes and Bridges

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2026

A powerful pre-dawn flash flood has devastated Nepal’s Manaslu trekking region, sweeping away dozens of homes, bridges and hydropower infrastructure while leaving at least five people missing and stranding foreign tourists in remote mountain settlements. Flash Flood Hits Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki Region The flood struck along the Budhi Gandaki River in Chumnubri, around 100km

International

Zelensky Offers Election if Russia Agrees to Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is ready to hold national elections if Russia agrees to a 60-day ceasefire, responding to President Donald Trump’s call for Ukraine to choose a new leader. Zelensky Offers Elections During 60-Day Ceasefire Zelensky said elections could be organised if Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a two-month ceasefire […]

International

North Korea Fires Missiles After South Korea Hypersonic Test

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2026

North Korea has fired multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast, days after South Korea conducted the first test of its domestically developed hypersonic missile, adding to rapidly rising military tensions on the Korean Peninsula. North Korea Fires Multiple Ballistic Missiles South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles were launched […]

International

Iran Fears Saudi-Houthi Conflict Could Spiral

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2026

Iran is increasingly concerned that the escalating confrontation between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis could spiral beyond Tehran’s control, even as it seeks to position itself as a facilitator for dialogue between the two sides. Iran Offers to Facilitate Saudi-Houthi Talks Iran has offered to help open communication between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis amid […]

International

Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2026

President Donald Trump has announced what he called an immediate “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine, saying both sides had agreed to stop attacks on energy infrastructure. However, Ukraine said the announcement came as a surprise and Moscow had not immediately confirmed the agreement. Trump Announces Immediate Energy Ceasefire Trump said the ceasefire would take

International

Saudi Arabia Vows Reliable Energy Supply Amid Houthi Attacks

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2026

Saudi Arabia has pledged to maintain reliable energy supplies despite continuing Houthi attacks and wider regional tensions, with Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud saying the kingdom will continue investing in infrastructure designed to protect exports and market stability. Saudi Arabia Pledges Reliable Energy Supply Speaking at the 17th International

Op-Eds Opinion

UN, Go to Hell: India Does Not Need Your Permission to Enforce Its Laws

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2026

India witnessed another confrontation between political activism and law enforcement on October 10, 2026, when the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) attempted to organise a major demonstration in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protests, rooted in allegations concerning the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, drew

Automobile Electric Vehicles

EV Two-Wheeler Sales Cross 11 Lakh in FY2027

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2026

India’s electric two-wheeler market has crossed 11 lakh retail sales in the first half of FY2027, driven by strong growth from TVS, Bajaj and Ather as demand for electric scooters continues to accelerate. EV Two-Wheeler Sales Jump 76% in H1 FY2027 Electric two-wheeler retail sales reached 11.2 lakh units between April and September 2026, up […]

Business Markets

SEBI to Issue New CAS Guidelines Within a Week

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2026

India’s markets regulator plans to issue revised guidelines on the closing auction session within about a week, as it reviews concerns over how derivative settlement prices are determined on expiry days. SEBI Reviews Closing Auction Session Rules SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator is examining feedback received on proposed changes to the closing […]

International

French Police Face Scrutiny Over Student Protest Injuries

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2026

French policing tactics are facing growing scrutiny after a wave of student protests left hundreds injured, including several minors with serious and potentially permanent injuries, prompting investigations into the use of rubber bullets, stun grenades and tear gas launchers. Police Watchdog Investigates 24 Protest Cases France’s internal police watchdog is investigating