International

US Conducts Self-Defence Strikes In Iran

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2026

The United States military has carried out what it described as “self-defence” strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile launch sites and boats allegedly attempting to lay mines. The strikes came despite ongoing negotiations aimed at reducing tensions and preserving a fragile ceasefire. US Strikes Iranian Missile Launch Sites U.S. Central Command said the strikes were

International

Xi Meets Pakistan PM Sharif In Beijing

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping met Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing and praised the “unbreakable” friendship between the two countries. The meeting came during Sharif’s China visit and amid wider diplomatic efforts linked to regional tensions and the Iran conflict. China Pakistan Strategic Ties Deepen Xi said China and Pakistan share an “all-weather”

International

Russia Warns Foreigners To Leave Kyiv

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2026

Russia has warned foreign citizens and diplomatic missions to leave Kyiv as it prepares what it called “systematic strikes” on Ukrainian defence-related facilities. The warning marks a sharp escalation in Moscow’s messaging after recent attacks on both sides of the war. Russia Warns Of Systematic Kyiv Strikes Russia’s Defence Ministry said it plans to target […]

Education

CBSE Portal Glitches Hit Re-Evaluation Process

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2026

Technical glitches in the CBSE post-result services portal have left several Class 12 students struggling to apply for scanned answer sheets, marks verification and re-evaluation. The disruption has triggered complaints from students and parents, forcing the government to step in and seek technical support. CBSE Re-Evaluation Portal Faces Student Complaints Students

International

Trump Links Abraham Accords To Iran Deal

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has linked any future Iran agreement to the expansion of the Abraham Accords, saying more Muslim-majority countries should normalise ties with Israel as part of a broader regional settlement. His remarks come as Washington and Tehran continue negotiations aimed at reducing tensions and stabilising the Gulf. Trump Pushes Abraham Accords Expansion

Law & Order National

CJI Declines Urgent Hearing On Cockroach Plea

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday declined an urgent hearing on petitions linked to the online “Cockroach Janta Party” campaign and told a lawyer not to take the issue “so sentimentally.” The remarks came after concerns were raised over alleged misuse of courtroom exchanges and claims related to fake law degrees. Supreme Court […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Trump’s Abraham Accords Vision Could Reshape the Middle East Through Cooperation Instead of Conflict

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2026

Donald Trump’s latest remarks linking the expansion of the Abraham Accords to a broader Iran deal have once again ignited intense debate across the Middle East and beyond. The controversy erupted after reports emerged that Trump wanted countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan and Turkey to eventually align with an expanded normalization framework involving Israel […]

International

China Thanks PM Modi Over Shanxi Mine Tragedy

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2026

China has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for expressing condolences after a deadly coal mine explosion in Shanxi province killed 82 people and left two others missing. The incident has become one of China’s worst mining disasters in recent years. China Thanks India For Condolence Message Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong said India’s sympathy […]

International

Iran Says Progress Made In US Talks

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2026

Iran has said conclusions have been reached on several issues being discussed in a possible memorandum of understanding with the United States, but Tehran made it clear that no agreement is imminent. The talks are focused on ending the ongoing war and reducing regional tensions. Iran-US Memorandum Talks Make Progress Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil […]

North India State News

Delhi Under Yellow Heatwave Alert

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2026

Delhi has been placed under a yellow alert as the India Meteorological Department warned of severe heatwave conditions over parts of north India. The capital recorded intense heat on Sunday, with the maximum temperature touching 43.6 degrees Celsius, around 3.4 degrees above normal. Delhi Heatwave Alert Issued By IMD The IMD has warned that heatwave […]