National

EC Invokes Article 326 to Justify Bihar Voter Roll Drive

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

In a move that has drawn both legal scrutiny and political criticism, the Election Commission of India has cited Article 326 of the Constitution to defend its ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar. The Commission posted the article’s full text on its website to underline its constitutional mandate for universal […]

North India State News

4.4-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Delhi-NCR Region

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

Strong earthquake tremors shook the Delhi-NCR region on Thursday morning after a 4.4-magnitude quake struck near Jhajjar in Haryana. The tremors were felt around 9:04 AM and lasted several seconds, causing alarm among residents in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and surrounding areas. Delhi Earthquake The tremors, though brief, were strong enough to cause

Other Sports Sports

Novak Djokovic Storms Into Wimbledon Semis After Dominant Win

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

Novak Djokovic made yet another emphatic statement at Wimbledon 2025, powering into the semifinals with a clinical straight-sets victory over Italy’s Flavio Cobolli. The Serbian, who is eyeing his eighth Wimbledon crown and 25th Grand Slam title, gave little room for error and overpowered his 22-year-old opponent 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 on Centre Court. Cobolli, who […]

National Politics

‘I Should Get Nobel Prize For Delhi Work,’ Says Kejriwal

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

AAP national convener and ex-Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal sparked debate during a book-launch event in Mohali when he declared he should be awarded a Nobel Prize for governance. Speaking at the Punjabi edition release of Kejriwal Model, he exclaimed, “I should get a Nobel Prize for governance and administration — because I did so much […]

Cricket Sports

England Bring Back Archer in Bold Move for 3rd Test vs India

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

England have made a striking change to their playing XI for the pivotal third Test at Lord’s against India, introducing Jofra Archer after a four-year absence from Test cricket. The move—exactly one change—sees Archer replace Josh Tongue, as the series stands evenly poised at 1–1. Jofra Archer Returns Thirty-year-old Archer, sidelined since early 2021 due […]

International

Netanyahu, Trump Focus Talks on Gaza Hostages, Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington for the second time in two days, with the top agenda being the release of hostages held in Gaza. Netanyahu described the meeting as focused and productive, emphasizing that both leaders were aligned in their efforts to secure the hostages’ freedom and […]

Business

Cyprus, Danish Shipping Giants to Invest ₹10,000 Crore in India

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

Two major foreign shipping firms, Interorient Navigation Co Ltd (Cyprus-based) and Danship & Partners Ltd (Denmark-based), have committed a combined investment of ₹10,000 crore into India’s shipping industry. This marks the largest-ever foreign direct investment in India’s maritime sector since it was opened to overseas investors in 2005. Investment Details The firms

International

Namibia a ‘Valued and Trusted Partner’: PM Modi

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his historic first official visit to Namibia, described the African nation as a “valued and trusted partner” of India. Upon his arrival in Windhoek on July 9, Modi emphasized strengthening bilateral ties rooted in history, solidarity, and shared development goals. He remarked, “Namibia is a valued and trusted African partner […]

Environment

European Heatwave Triggers Estimated 2,300 Deaths

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

A brutal 10-day heatwave that swept across 12 major European cities in June 2025 is now believed to have caused approximately 2,300 deaths, with researchers attributing the majority to intensified climate change impacts. The event, which ended on July 2, saw record temperatures in cities such as Barcelona, Madrid, Milan, Paris, and London, pushing public […]

National

IAF Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashes in Rajasthan, 2 Pilots Killed

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

A routine training mission turned tragic on July 9 as an Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter jet crashed in Bhanuda village of Rajasthan’s Churu district, resulting in the deaths of both pilots on board. The crash occurred around 1:25 PM, leaving behind wreckage strewn across an agricultural field and prompting swift deployment of rescue personnel. […]