Defence National

Two Terrorists Killed in Poonch After Pahalgam Operation

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

Security forces on Tuesday shot dead two terrorists near the Line of Control in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter took place after troops observed suspicious movement along the border fence early in the morning. A brief gunfight followed, resulting in the elimination of both infiltrators. Initial reports indicate that the terrorists […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Justice or Selective Outrage? The Kolhapur Temple Elephant Case, PETA, and Unanswered Questions on Faith, Fairness, and Animal Rights

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

For over three decades, a female elephant named Mahadevi – lovingly known as Madhuri – was a part of the religious and cultural life at a Jain Math in Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. Brought to the Swastishree Jinsen Bhattarak Pattacharya Mahaswami Sansthan Math in 1992, she took part in processions, festivals, and temple rituals. For the […]

Cricket Sports

Bumrah Likely to Miss Oval Test, Akash Deep In

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

India’s premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is expected to miss the series-deciding fifth Test against England at The Oval, starting July 31. Team management has taken this decision as part of a pre-agreed workload management plan to preserve Bumrah’s fitness for future tours. He had been slated to play only three of the five Tests […]

South India State News

₹11 Crore Seized in Andhra Liquor Scam Raid

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Andhra Pradesh liquor policy scam has seized ₹11 crore in cash from a farmhouse located in Kacharam village near Hyderabad. The money was recovered from 12 cardboard boxes disguised as office file cartons, during a raid conducted based on information provided by one of the accused in the […]

East India State News

Bihar Triples ASHA Pay, Doubles Mamta Incentives Ahead of Polls

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a threefold increase in honorarium for ASHA workers—from ₹1,000 to ₹3,000 per month—and doubled incentives for Mamta health workers from ₹300 to ₹600 per delivery. These moves recognize the essential role these workers play in boosting rural healthcare and were announced just ahead of the state assembly elections. […]

Business

Microsoft Says Layoffs Not Linked to H‑1B Visas

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

Microsoft has stated that its recent job cuts, which affected around 9,000 employees globally, are not related to the company’s use of the H‑1B visa program. The clarification comes in response to political criticism suggesting that the company laid off American workers while continuing to bring in foreign talent. Political Criticism from U.S. Leadership U.S. […]

Cricket Sports

Nathan Lyon Criticizes England’s Handshake Offer

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has weighed in on the recent draw between India and England at Old Trafford, taking aim at England captain Ben Stokes for offering a handshake with five overs still remaining in the match. Lyon suggested that instead of making symbolic gestures, England should have focused on getting the Indian batters out, […]

International

UK to Recognise Palestine Unless Israel Accepts Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that the United Kingdom will formally recognise the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September if Israel fails to agree to a ceasefire and meet other peace-related conditions. This represents a major policy move and signals growing international frustration over the conflict in Gaza. Starmer […]

International

Massive 8.8 Quake Off Russia Triggers Tsunami Alerts

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

A powerful earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early on July 30, sending shockwaves across the Pacific. The quake originated 119 kilometers southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a depth of 19 kilometers, according to monitoring agencies. The tremor triggered widespread tsunami warnings and coastal

National

DGCA Flags 51 Safety Lapses at Air India

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has identified 51 safety-related lapses in Air India’s operations during a recent audit. While the audit was not linked to the recent Ahmedabad crash of Flight AI-171, it has raised new concerns about the airline’s internal systems. Of the 51 lapses, seven have been classified as serious “Level […]