Defence National

DRDO Completes User Trials of Akash-NG Missile

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully completed the user evaluation trials of the Next Generation Akash surface-to-air missile system, marking a key step towards its induction into the Indian armed forces. The trials were conducted to validate the missile system’s operational readiness under realistic service conditions. Successful Interception

State News West India

Navi Mumbai Airport Begins Commercial Operations

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

Navi Mumbai International Airport officially commenced commercial flight operations on Thursday, marking a major expansion of aviation infrastructure in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The new airport is expected to significantly reduce congestion at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and support rising passenger demand across western India. First Flights

Law & Order National

CBI to Challenge Suspension of Kuldeep Sengar Sentence

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation has decided to approach the Supreme Court challenging the suspension of the life sentence awarded to former Uttar Pradesh MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case. The agency is set to file a Special Leave Petition against the Delhi High Court order that suspended Sengar’s sentence while his […]

South India State News

Karnataka Bus Catches Fire After Truck Collision

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

At least ten people were killed after a private sleeper bus caught fire following a collision with a truck on National Highway-48 in Karnataka’s Chitradurga district in the early hours of Thursday. The accident occurred near Gorlathu Cross in Hiriyur taluk at around 2:30 am when the bus was travelling from Bengaluru to Shivamogga. Bus […]

International

US Border Patrol Arrests 30 Indians in California

By BPN News Desk December 24, 2025

US Border Patrol agents in California have arrested 30 Indian nationals living in the United States without legal status, officials said on Wednesday. The arrests occurred during operations targeting individuals with commercial driver’s licences who were driving semitrucks while unlawfully residing in the country. Arrests at checkpoints and highway stops Between November

North India State News

Delhi Cabinet Approves Metro Expansion with 13 New Stations

By BPN News Desk December 24, 2025

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a major expansion of the Delhi Metro network under the Phase V(A) project. The decision clears the construction of 13 new metro stations along three new corridors over the next three years, with the aim of improving connectivity and extending the rapid transit system in the national capital. Scope […]

International

Putin Briefed on US Proposals for Ukraine Peace

By BPN News Desk December 24, 2025

The Kremlin on Wednesday said Russian President Vladimir Putin has been briefed on proposals put forward by the United States aimed at finding a path toward ending the conflict in Ukraine. The confirmation came as diplomatic contacts continue amid efforts to explore possible frameworks for a negotiated settlement. Kremlin confirms briefing Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry

International

China Delivers 36 J-10C Jets to Pakistan: US Report

By BPN News Desk December 24, 2025

A recent United States defence assessment has stated that China has delivered a total of 36 J-10C multirole fighter aircraft to Pakistan, a figure that matches the number of Rafale fighter jets currently operated by the Indian Air Force. The development highlights continuing military modernisation efforts in South Asia and the deepening defence partnership between […]

North India State News

Delhi Transport Minister Flags Pollution Impact, Says He Gets Infections

By BPN News Desk December 24, 2025

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has highlighted the serious air pollution situation in Delhi, saying the transport sector contributes around 40% of emissions and describing personal health effects after spending time in the city. His comments came at a book launch event in New Delhi on Tuesday as the national capital […]

International

Bangladesh Says Yunus Working to Improve India Ties

By BPN News Desk December 24, 2025

Bangladesh’s interim government on Wednesday said it is taking steps to improve diplomatic and economic relations with India, even as tensions rise following violent unrest and the killing of a youth leader earlier this month. The comments came from Salehuddin Ahmed, the finance adviser to the interim administration led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, as […]