International

Trump Condemns Bangladesh Violence, Pledges Support for Hindu Americans

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

In a recent statement, former U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the rising violence in Bangladesh, where minorities, including Hindus and Christians, have reportedly faced mob attacks and looting. Emphasizing his strong disapproval, Trump condemned what he described as “barbaric violence” and the chaotic conditions in Bangladesh, affirming his solidarity

National

PM’s Economic Advisory Council Chairman Bibek Debroy Passes Away at 69

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

Renowned economist and Chairman of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Economic Advisory Council, Bibek Debroy, passed away at the age of 69. Known for his significant contributions to India’s economic and intellectual landscape, Debroy was also a Padma Shri awardee. He died at AIIMS Delhi early today due to an intestinal obstruction, according to a statement […]

International

Bangladesh’s Jatiya Party HQ Torched Amid Anti-Hasina Protests

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

Amid escalating tensions in Dhaka, the headquarters of the Jatiya Party, part of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s coalition, was set on fire and vandalized on Thursday night. The violence unfolded as anti-Hasina protesters clashed in the Kakrail area of central Dhaka, leading to significant damage to the Jatiya Party’s offices. Witnesses reported vandalism and

National

NSA Doval and US Counterpart Discuss Indo-Pacific Security, Bolster Bilateral Ties

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

In a pivotal diplomatic conversation, India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval engaged in discussions with his US counterpart, NSA Jake Sullivan, focusing on regional security and strategic stability, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. The dialogue reflects the increasingly robust partnership between the two nations, united by democratic principles and converging

International

Taiwan Faces Devastation as Super Typhoon Kong-rey Hits with Deadly Force

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

Super Typhoon Kong-rey, one of the most powerful storms to hit Taiwan in recent decades, made landfall on Thursday, leaving a trail of destruction. The storm claimed at least one life and injured 73 people, according to the National Fire Agency. A fatality was reported in Nantou County when a tree, uprooted by the fierce […]

International

Russia Imposes Record Fine on Google for Blocking Pro-Government Content

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

A Russian court has issued an astronomical fine against Google after the tech giant restricted content from 17 pro-Russian government channels on its YouTube platform. The fine, set at a staggering two undecillion roubles—an amount far exceeding global GDP—translates into an unimaginable $20 billion trillion trillion, dwarfing Google’s parent company Alphabet’s

Asia International

North Korea Test-Fires New Hwasong-19 ICBM, Claims It as “World’s Strongest”

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

North Korea has confirmed the launch of its latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the Hwasong-19, claiming it to be “the world’s strongest strategic missile” and a “perfected weapon system.” The missile test, conducted on Thursday, marks the longest flight duration of any North Korean missile to date, demonstrating heightened missile

International

Spain’s Deadly Flooding: 158 Dead, Dozens Missing as Rain Persists

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

Spain is facing one of its deadliest flood disasters in decades, with the death toll reaching at least 158 and dozens still missing. Torrential rains led to catastrophic flash flooding, particularly around Valencia, where over a year’s worth of rainfall poured down in just eight hours, leaving areas submerged and infrastructure severely damaged. Valencia Hit […]

South India State News

Karnataka May Adjust ‘Shakti Scheme’ After Public Feedback

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar hinted at potential adjustments to the state’s Shakti scheme, which offers free bus travel for women statewide. Speaking after the launch of KSRTC’s upgraded Airavata Club Class 2.0 buses on October 30, Shivakumar noted that some women have expressed a preference to pay for their tickets, prompting the government […]

National Politics

BJP Leader Devender Singh Rana Passes Away at 59

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

Devender Singh Rana, a senior BJP leader and MLA from Jammu’s Nagrota constituency, passed away on Thursday at a private hospital in Faridabad, Haryana. Rana, 59, was undergoing treatment at the facility. He is survived by his wife Gunjan Rana, daughters Devyani and Ketki, and son Adhiraj Singh. His passing has left a void in […]