South India State News

Reactor Blast at Telangana Plant Kills 10, Sparks Fire

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

A devastating explosion ripped through a chemical plant in Telangana’s Pashamylaram industrial area on Sunday, killing at least 10 workers and injuring more than 20 others. The blast occurred at a reactor inside Sigachi Industries Pvt Ltd, a firm engaged in pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing. The explosion was followed by a major fire that quickly […]

Cricket Sports

Alastair Cook Slams Shubman Gill’s Leadership in India’s Leeds Test Defeat

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

Former England skipper Alastair Cook has delivered a blunt critique of Shubman Gill’s captaincy during India’s defeat in the first Test at Leeds, claiming the young leader appeared “shell-shocked” as England pulled off a remarkable fourth-innings chase. The hosts chased down a daunting target of 371 runs with composure, while India faltered under pressure, both […]

International

Trump Calls Musk “Wonderful Guy” Amid Big Bill Dispute

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has extended an olive branch to Elon Musk, calling the Tesla CEO a “wonderful guy” during a recent interview, even as Musk continues to criticize Trump’s sweeping tax and spending legislation known as the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” The comments come amid heightened tensions between the two influential figures, sparked by disagreements […]

North India State News

Hapur City Faces Severe Waterlogging After Monsoon Deluge

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

The city of Hapur in Uttar Pradesh has come to a near standstill after relentless monsoon rains triggered widespread waterlogging across residential and commercial zones. Located about 60 kilometers from Delhi and part of the National Capital Region (NCR), Hapur was inundated after several hours of intense rainfall, with many key roads now submerged in […]

Football Sports

Ronaldo Declines Club World Cup to Focus on 6th FIFA World Cup

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo has declined offers to participate in the expanded FIFA Club World Cup, stating that his primary focus remains on preparing for what could be his historic sixth FIFA World Cup appearance in 2026. The 40-year-old Portuguese forward, currently playing for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, confirmed that despite interest from organizers, he would […]

North India State News

52 Ladakh Villages Near Border Declared Reserved Areas

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

The administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has officially designated 52 villages located near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and the Line of Control (LoC) in Leh and Kargil districts as “reserved areas,” bringing them under the ambit of enhanced benefits in public employment and education. This step follows the implementation of the […]

International

Trump Rejects Extension of July 9 Tariff Deadline

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has firmly ruled out any extension to the 90-day global tariff pause, stating that he expects no delays beyond the July 9 deadline. Speaking during a recent interaction with reporters, Trump indicated that his administration will begin dispatching letters to trade partners, outlining new tariffs that will be imposed if trade […]

North India State News

Char Dham Yatra Resumes After 24-Hour Safety Suspension

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

The Char Dham Yatra, one of India’s most revered spiritual journeys, has resumed after a 24-hour suspension imposed by authorities due to safety concerns following a tragic road accident. Officials confirmed that after careful review and the implementation of precautionary steps, the yatra was declared safe to continue on Saturday. The temporary ban was ordered […]

International

Russia Launches 537-Weapon Strike; Ukraine F-16 Pilot Killed

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

In what is being described as the most massive aerial assault since the start of the full-scale invasion, Russia launched a staggering 537 aerial weapons against Ukraine overnight, comprising 477 drones and decoys alongside 60 advanced missiles. The unprecedented attack appeared designed to overwhelm Ukrainian air defences and target critical infrastructure across multiple

International

Canada Scraps Digital Tax, Resumes Trade Talks with US

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

In a dramatic policy reversal, Canada has scrapped its proposed 3% Digital Services Tax just hours before it was to take effect. The levy, aimed at large American tech companies such as Apple, Amazon, Google, and Meta, had been a major point of contention in US–Canada relations. The decision clears the path for the resumption […]