International

Indian Diplomat Storms Out During Pakistan’s Reply At UN

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

During the United Nations’ Right of Reply session, Rentala Srinivas, Second Secretary at India’s UN mission, walked out while the Pakistani representative was speaking. The walkout came after Pakistan’s delegate accused India of “malicious accusations” of terrorism — despite External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar not naming Pakistan in his UNGA speech. India’s reply,

International

Russia Bombs Kyiv With 595 Drones, 48 Missiles In 12-Hour Attack

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

Russia launched a major aerial strike on Ukraine early Sunday, firing 595 drones and 48 missiles overnight, in what officials say was one of its most intense attacks so far. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 568 drones and 43 missiles, though several got through. Civilian casualties and damage At least four civilians died, including a 12-year-old, […]

South India State News

Close aide named in police case as Karur rally stampede kills 39

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

A police case has been filed against senior leaders of Vijay’s party after a stampede at a rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, left 39 dead and over 50 injured. The case lists N Anand (also known as Bussy Anand), TVK’s general secretary and a close associate of Vijay, among the accused. Also named are CT […]

Op-Eds Opinion

United Nations, Divided World: When UNGA Became a Theatre of Hypocrisy

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

The 80th UN General Assembly was meant to be the world’s grand stage for diplomacy and cooperation, but what unfolded was closer to a travelling circus. Leaders arrived not with solutions but with scripts written for domestic applause. The world is facing urgent crises — from Gaza’s devastation to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, from Pakistan’s […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Flood-Hit Maharashtra Needs ₹20,000 Crore Relief: Half Must Come from Delhi

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

Maharashtra is reeling under one of its worst agricultural disasters in recent memory. Nearly 17.85 lakh hectares of farmland have been damaged, submerging about 44 lakh acres across 30 districts. Soyabean, cotton, maize, pulses, onions and vegetables — all gone. The damage isn’t limited to crops. Houses have collapsed, roads and canals have been washed […]

South India State News

Karnataka contractors’ body alleges graft doubled under Congress

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

The Karnataka State Contractors’ Association has written to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah alleging that corruption has doubled in several government departments since the Congress took office. Association president R Manjunath and general secretary G M Ravindra said that commissions demanded for clearing bills have increased compared to the previous administration, while

International

Pakistani LPG Tanker Reportedly Hit by Drone in Yemen, Crew Safe

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker carrying 27 crew members, including 24 Pakistanis, two Sri Lankans, and one Nepali, reportedly came under attack by a drone strike on 17 September while docked at Ras al-Esa port in Yemen, an area under Houthi control. According to Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the strike caused an explosion […]

Law & Order National

UAE Extradites Babbar Khalsa Operative Parminder Singh to India

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

In a significant development for India’s counter-terror efforts, the United Arab Emirates has extradited Parminder Singh alias “Pindi,” a wanted operative of the banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). Singh, who had been living in the UAE, was brought back to India this week after joint efforts by the Ministry of External Affairs, Punjab Police, central […]

International

BRICS Warn Tariffs Will Hurt Global South

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

At the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly, BRICS nations voiced “serious concerns” about a rise in unilateral tariffs and non-tariff barriers. They warned that such protectionist policies risk marginalising the Global South and fracturing global trade. Trade Measures Seen as Coercive In a joint communiqué, the group said indiscriminate tariff increases and coercive

Cricket Sports

Pakistan Captain Won’t Curb Players’ Expressions

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

In the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match against India, Pakistani players Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan attracted criticism for making provocative gestures during on-field celebrations. Agha’s Stance on Emotion Before the final, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha declared he will not stop his team from expressing emotions, as long as actions remain respectful. He […]