North India State News

Supreme Court Rules Out Construction Ban In Delhi NCR

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has refused to impose a blanket ban on construction activities in Delhi NCR despite the region’s severe air-quality crisis. The bench led by Justice B R Gavai said that halting all construction work is not a practical solution and stressed the need for long-term measures rather than temporary restrictions. The […]

International

India Says It Will Engage Constructively After Hasina Verdict

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on 17 November 2025 that it has taken note of the death sentence handed down by the International Crimes Tribunal‑1 Bangladesh (ICT-1) to former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The MEA emphasised that as a close neighbour, India “remains committed to the best interests of the people of […]

Law & Order National

Terror Module Planned Red Fort Attack For Three Years

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

Investigators have found that the terror module behind the Red Fort blast had been preparing for the attack for nearly three years. The inquiry revealed that the group, influenced by radical online content, had been planning multiple strikes before the explosion took place near the Red Fort metro station area on 10 November 2025. Findings […]

International

Bangladesh Interim Leader Yunus Rejects Civil War Claims After Hasina Verdict

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

The interim leader of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, has dismissed suggestions that the country is heading toward civil war following the death-penalty verdict against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Yunus said the ruling reaffirmed that “no one is above the law” and urged citizens to remain calm and law-abiding. What the verdict was about On 17 […]

International

Death Sentence For Ex-Bangladeshi PM Hasina, Dhaka Seeks Her Return

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

Sheikh Hasina, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has been sentenced to death in absentia by a special tribunal in Dhaka for alleged “crimes against humanity” during a violent student-led protest movement in 2024. The verdict, announced on 17 November 2025, states that Hasina authorised excessive force against demonstrators, leading to multiple casualties. The tribunal

Business Trade

India’s Trade Deficit Hits Record $41.68 B in October

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to an all-time monthly high of USD 41.68 billion in October 2025, up from USD 32.15 billion in September. The figure far exceeded market expectations of around USD 29 billion. Drivers Behind the Widening Gap Despite weak global demand, India’s merchandise exports declined by roughly 11.8% year-on-year to USD 34.38 […]

International

Trump Reverses Stance, Backs Release of Epstein Files

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

US President Donald Trump has reversed his earlier stance on the disclosure of sealed files related to Jeffrey Epstein. After previously dismissing demands for release as politically driven, Trump publicly urged House Republicans to vote in favour of making the documents public, stating that “there is nothing to hide.” The move marks a clear departure […]

Entertainment Reviews

The Taj Story: Paresh Rawal’s Brilliant Performance Stands Tall in a Film Undermined by Its Own Caution

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

The Taj Story attempts to walk a delicate cinematic tightrope — one stretched between historical debate, fictional reconstruction and the ever-sensitive arena of public sentiment. It is a film with ambition, urgency and relevance. But what it lacks is narrative conviction. What it does have, however, is a powerful anchor in the form of Paresh […]

South India State News

Bengaluru Police Bust Fake ‘Nandini’ Ghee Racket

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

In Bengaluru, city police, in collaboration with the vigilance wing of the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), have dismantled a major interstate network selling counterfeit ghee under the trusted “Nandini” brand. Four men — including a KMF distributor, his son and two accomplices — were arrested in connection with the case. The operations reportedly involved sourcing […]

Entertainment Reviews

De De Pyaar De 2: A Charming Sequel Lifted by R. Madhavan’s Commanding Performance

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

De De Pyaar De 2 arrives with the usual expectations that accompany sequels — familiar faces, familiar conflicts and the risk of repetition. Yet, the film manages to rise above predictability, thanks largely to a magnetic, deeply nuanced performance by R. Madhavan. This sequel becomes his stage, and he commands it with effortless authority. Every […]