International

Afghanistan Says Pakistan Only “Unhappy” Neighbour

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, appointed by the Taliban government, said that among the country’s six neighbours, five are satisfied with their relations, and Pakistan is the only “unhappy” neighbour. He made the comment during a statement Monday, emphasising that Afghanistan does not seek conflict with any country. Border Tensions The remarks come amid

Health

WHO Warns Against Three Indian Cough Syrups

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a global alert against three Indian cough syrups: Coldrif, Respifresh TR, and ReLife. Tests revealed they contained diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic chemical, at levels far above safety limits. Linked Child Deaths At least 17 children in Madhya Pradesh died after consuming Coldrif syrup. Laboratory results showed DEG […]

North India State News

Jan Suraaj Announces Second List of 65 Candidates

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

Jan Suraaj Party, led by strategist Prashant Kishor, has released its second list of 65 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. With this announcement, the party has declared candidates for a total of 116 seats so far. Representation Emphasized The party said the list balances representation across various social groups. It includes 19 candidates […]

International

India, US to Restart Trade Talks This Week

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

India and the United States will resume trade negotiations this week, after a pause in August. The pause followed the U.S. imposing tariffs up to 50 % on Indian exports in response to India’s continued hydrocarbon imports from Russia. Focus Areas New Delhi has pledged to boost energy and gas imports from the U.S., aiming […]

International

Trump Praises Netanyahu After Hostages Freed

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking in the Israeli Knesset hours after Hamas released 20 Israeli hostages, praised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by saying: “Thank you very much, Bibi. Great job.” He described the moment as the “historic dawn of a new Middle East,” and expressed that the hostages’ return was deeply emotional. Hostage Release and […]

International

Netanyahu Pens Note for Returning Hostages

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara have written a handwritten note for the Israeli hostages who were freed after years in captivity. The note, included in special welcome kits, read: “On behalf of the entire people of Israel, welcome back! We have been waiting for you. We embrace you. — Sara and […]

International

Google Says Australia’s Under-16 Law Hard to Enforce

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

Google has raised serious doubts about Australia’s new law that will ban people under 16 years from using social media. The company said the rule will be “extremely difficult” to enforce and questioned whether it will actually make children safer online. Key Provisions and Objections Australia’s Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024 […]

South India State News

Suresh Gopi Wishes to Quit Politics, Says Income Has Stopped

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

Union Minister Suresh Gopi has expressed his intent to resign from his ministerial role, saying his income has “completely stopped” since assuming office. He indicated a desire to return full-time to acting and claimed that the financial change has made his current role unsustainable. Proposed Successor Gopi suggested C. Sadanandan (also known as “Sadanandan Master”), […]

North India State News

AIIMS Removes Cardiac Surgery Head After Harassment Claim

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has removed Dr. A.K. Bisoi from his role as Head of the Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) department. The decision follows a sexual harassment complaint filed by a female nurse. The Institute has appointed Dr. V. Devagourou as interim Head “till further orders.” The […]

International

Yunus Says “External Forces” Back Hasina’s Return

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

Bangladesh’s interim chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus, has said that certain “external forces” are supporting the return of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh. He suggested that if India were given a free choice, it might continue to host her. Yunus claimed that Hasina’s supporters abroad are hoping she will come back triumphantly to Bangladesh. […]