Infrastructure National

India Plans Hydrogen Train Operations at 110 kmph

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

Indian Railways is working to increase the maximum operational speed of India’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train to 110 kmph after successfully completing trials at speeds of up to 120 kmph, Railway Board Chairman and CEO Satish Kumar has said. India Hydrogen Train Targets 110 kmph Speed Kumar said the train’s operational speed has currently been […]

North India State News

Amritsar Airport Drone Scare Diverts Seven Flights

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

Suspected drone-like objects spotted near Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport in Amritsar triggered a major security alert late Sunday night, forcing authorities to temporarily suspend operations and divert seven incoming flights. Seven Flights Diverted From Amritsar Airport Airport officials said the suspicious objects were noticed near the airport at around 10 pm

International

AfD Nears Power After Saxony-Anhalt Election Win

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has scored a historic victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, winning 43.8% of the vote but falling three seats short of an outright parliamentary majority. AfD Wins 43.8% in Saxony-Anhalt Election The AfD is projected to hold 39 seats in the 83-member state parliament, with 42 required for a […]

International

Netanyahu Orders Removal of West Bank Outposts

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the dismantling of unauthorised settler outposts in the occupied West Bank, amid growing scrutiny over settlement activity and violence involving Israeli settlers and Palestinians. Netanyahu Targets Unauthorised West Bank Outposts The directive applies to settler outposts established without formal approval from the

International

Trump Floats Renaming New Mexico ‘New America’

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the state of New Mexico as “New America”, sharing an altered map on social media in his latest proposal to change a prominent American geographic name. No formal process to rename the state has been announced. Trump Suggests ‘New America’ for New Mexico Trump shared an image on […]

International

Five Killed in Amazon Cargo Plane Crash in Miami

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

At least five people were killed and five others injured after an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport, crossed a nearby road, struck multiple vehicles and caught fire on Sunday. Amazon Cargo Plane Overruns Miami Airport Runway Prime Air Flight 7598, operated by cargo carrier 21 Air, was arriving […]

International

Iran Plans New Restricted Zone in Gulf

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

Iran has announced plans to establish a new restricted maritime zone in the Gulf and introduce new shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, escalating pressure on commercial shipping amid renewed military confrontation with the United States. Iran Plans New Restricted Gulf Zone Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said the restricted

Science Space & Astronomy

ISRO Says Private Push Will Not Reduce Its Role

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

The Indian Space Research Organisation has rejected concerns that greater private-sector participation will weaken or privatise the agency, saying the reforms are intended to expand India’s space ecosystem while allowing ISRO to concentrate on advanced technologies and strategic missions. ISRO Rejects Privatisation Concerns ISRO said it would remain India’s principal

National

Modi Says India-France Ties Reach New Heights

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India-France relations have reached “new heights”, highlighting expanding cooperation in technology, artificial intelligence, defence, space and climate action while inaugurating a new BAPS Swaminarayan temple in Paris virtually. Modi Highlights India-France Strategic Partnership Addressing the inauguration ceremony, Modi said India

South India State News

Vijay Condemns Abuse Against Women Amid Trisha Row

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has said abusive and defamatory language against women will not be tolerated, amid an ongoing political controversy over alleged remarks by Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin involving actor Trisha Krishnan. Vijay Condemns Abusive Remarks Against Women Addressing the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Vijay said political leaders were