South India State News

Nine Assam Workers Killed in Tamil Nadu Collapse

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2025

Nine workers from Assam died and one was injured after scaffolding collapsed at a construction site in Ennore, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The incident occurred late Tuesday evening at the Ennore Special Economic Zone thermal power project under construction. What Happened Workers were assembling a steel arch supported by metal scaffolding when the structure gave […]

Law & Order National

Organiser and Manager Arrested in Zubeen Garg Death Case

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2025

Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and singer Zubeen Garg’s manager Siddhartha Sharma were arrested in Delhi and brought to Guwahati on Wednesday in connection with the investigation into Garg’s death. Authorities later presented them in court and secured 14-day custody for further probe. Circumstances of Zubeen Garg’s Death Zubeen Garg, aged 52, died on September 19,

International

Trump Reposts Modi’s Endorsement of Gaza Plan

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump reposted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s support for his Gaza peace initiative on Truth Social without adding any personal comment. Modi had earlier described the U.S. proposal as a “viable pathway” to long-term peace and urged all sides to rally behind it. Key Details of the Plan The White House recently unveiled […]

Law & Order National

Urvashi Rautela Questioned by ED in Betting App Probe

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

Actor and model Urvashi Rautela appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in New Delhi on Tuesday for questioning in a money laundering case linked to the online betting platform 1xBet, where she is the Indian brand ambassador. Summons and Statement Rautela was summoned earlier this month and recorded her statement under the Prevention of Money […]

International

School Collapse Kills, Injures in Indonesia

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

An Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia, collapsed on September 29, 2025, while students were performing afternoon prayers. The accident occurred at Al Khoziny school during an unauthorized expansion. Casualties & Rescues At least one student died, and 99 others were injured, some critically. Rescue teams fear around 38 students may still be […]

International

YouTube to Pay $24.5M in Trump Settlement

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by U.S. President Donald Trump over the suspension of his account following the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack. The settlement brings to an end a dispute that began in 2021. Settlement Terms Under the agreement, $22 million will go to the Trust for […]

National

IndiGo Flight Receives Bomb Threat Midair

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

An IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Delhi was threatened with a bomb on the morning of September 30, 2025. The aircraft, flight 6E-762, landed safely in Delhi under heightened security. Discovery of Threat While in midair, a security alert was raised about a possible bomb onboard. The crew informed authorities, and the flight was given […]

Business Finance

RBI Eases Credit Rules for Small Businesses, Gold Users

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced regulatory changes to widen credit access for small businesses and for firms using gold as a raw material. The new rules were released via a circular on September 30, 2025. More Flexible Rate Adjustments for SMEs Under the revised norms, lenders may now adjust interest-rate spreads tied […]

International

Explosion Near Quetta FC HQ Kills Several

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

An explosion rocked Quetta, Pakistan, on September 30, 2025, close to the Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens. The blast was followed by gunfire, sowing panic in the area. Blast Details and Response The explosion occurred in the eastern section of Quetta near Zarghun Road, close to the FC […]

National

Chidambaram Says US Pressured India After 26/11

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

Former Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has claimed that the UPA government in 2008 faced strong international pressure—especially from the United States—to avoid military retaliation following the Mumbai terror attacks. In a recent interview, he said that Condoleezza Rice, then US Secretary of State, visited New Delhi days after the attacks and urged India not […]