Agriculture National

Centre Taps Northeast to Boost Pulse Output, Curb Inflation

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

In a bid to counter rising food inflation and reduce the country’s dependency on imports, the Indian government is turning to the Northeastern states as a new frontier for pulse cultivation. Despite contributing less than 2% to the nation’s total area under pulses, the region has shown high productivity levels that could be scaled up […]

Defence National

Taiwan Applauds India’s Akash, MR-SAM for Missile Intercepts

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

Taiwanese media outlets have praised the effectiveness of India’s homegrown air defense systems—Akash and MR-SAM—for their impressive performance during the India-Pakistan conflict in May 2025, widely referred to as Operation Sindoor. The systems reportedly played a crucial role in intercepting Pakistani missile and drone attacks, many of which were based on Chinese-origin

International

Sheikh Hasina Charged with Crimes Against Humanity in Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

In a dramatic turn of political and legal events, Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has formally indicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity. The charges stem from her government’s violent suppression of student-led anti-government protests in July and August 2024. According to the tribunal, the crackdown involved

International

Pakistan Alleges 91,000 Cusecs Drop in Chenab River

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

Pakistan’s Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has claimed a sharp drop of 91,000 cusecs in Chenab River inflows from India over just two days. According to WAPDA data, inflows at the Marala Headworks plunged from 98,200 cusecs on May 29 to merely 7,200 cusecs by June 1, with zero outflow recorded. This dramatic decline […]

International

China Questions S-400 Capabilities After India’s Success

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

India’s deployment of the Russian-made S-400 Triumf air defense system during Operation Sindoor has stirred considerable concern among Chinese military analysts. The system, which reportedly played a decisive role in neutralizing Pakistani aerial assets, including claims of downing a Saab 2000 Erieye AEW&C at over 300 km range, has showcased capabilities that Beijing

National

India Accuses Pakistan of Treaty Breach at UN Meet

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

India strongly criticized Pakistan at the United Nations Conference on Glaciers held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, accusing it of violating the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) by sponsoring terrorism. Speaking at the event, Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh rebuked Pakistan for raising a bilateral dispute in an international forum meant to focus on climate […]

Business

L&T Ventures into Nuclear Sector with Focus on SMRs

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

Engineering and infrastructure giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced its strategic move into the nuclear energy sector, setting its sights firmly on the development and deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). The company plans to leverage this advanced technology to help drive India’s clean energy goals and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. With

Law & Order National

Dutch MP Backs Influencer’s Arrest, Sparks Free Speech Debate

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

The arrest of 22-year-old Indian law student and influencer Sharmishta Panoli has triggered a heated debate over the boundaries of free speech in India. Panoli was taken into custody by the Kolkata Police in Gurugram, Haryana, after she posted a video on Instagram allegedly making derogatory remarks against a religious community and the Prophet Muhammad. […]

International

India Blames Pakistan for Treaty Breach via Terror at UN Meet

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2025

At the United Nations Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, India accused Pakistan of breaching the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) by supporting cross-border terrorism. Represented by Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, India defended its April 23 suspension of the treaty, arguing that terrorism nullifies the

South India State News

Kerala Records 440% Excess Rainfall Since Early Monsoon Onset

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2025

Kerala has recorded an extraordinary 440% excess rainfall since the southwest monsoon hit the state eight days ahead of schedule on May 24, marking the earliest monsoon onset in 16 years. The unprecedented downpour has led to widespread disruption, red alerts, and significant impacts on both daily life and infrastructure. Monsoon Arrives Eight Days Early […]