North India State News

Delhi Engulfed in Thick Fog as Air Quality Drops to ‘Poor’ Category

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2024

A thick layer of fog blanketed Delhi on Saturday, as the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) plummeted to 251, categorized as ‘Poor’ by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The worsening air quality has raised concerns, particularly in areas like Anand Vihar, where the AQI touched 334, placing it in the ‘Very Poor’ category. Poor […]

National

Vistara Frankfurt-Mumbai Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Bomb Threat

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2024

A Vistara flight bound for Mumbai made an emergency landing early Thursday morning after a bomb threat was reported. The Boeing 787 aircraft, carrying 147 passengers, safely touched down at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport at 7:45 am following the alarming security alert. Bomb Threat Triggers Emergency Protocol The bomb scare, reportedly received via

State News West India

Local Train Derails at Kalyan Station, No Injuries Reported

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2024

A local train derailed at Kalyan station in Thane district, about 60 kilometers from Mumbai, on Friday evening, causing disruptions on the mainline. The incident occurred around 9:00 pm as the Titwala-CSMT train was entering platform number 2, with one coach going off the track. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, according to Central Railway officials. […]

International

US-UK Coalition Conducts Airstrikes on Houthi Military Sites in Yemen

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2024

In a significant military operation, the US-UK coalition launched 15 airstrikes on key Houthi military sites in Yemen, targeting strategic locations in the capital Sanaa and the northern city of Saada. The airstrikes, carried out by US and UK warplanes, targeted three Houthi-controlled areas, specifically in Al-Jiraf, Hafa, and Jarban, according to local Yemeni media […]

International

PM Modi to Visit Russia for BRICS Summit and Bilateral Talks with Putin

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Russia from October 22-23 to attend the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan. The visit comes at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking PM Modi’s second trip to Russia this year. The summit, held under Russia’s chairmanship, will provide a key platform for discussions on global […]

South India State News

MK Stalin Urges Centre to Recall Tamil Nadu Governor Amid Anthem Row

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2024

Tensions between the Tamil Nadu government and Governor RN Ravi have escalated after Chief Minister MK Stalin called for the governor’s recall, accusing him of disrespecting Tamil culture. The controversy erupted during an event where the Tamil anthem, Tamil Thaai Vazhthu, was sung, but a line containing the word “Dravida” was skipped. Stalin’s sharp criticism […]

North India State News

Former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain Granted Bail After 2 Years

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2024

Former Delhi Health Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain has been granted bail in a money laundering case after spending over two years in jail. Jain was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering investigation, and after a lengthy legal battle, the court has now granted him […]

South India State News

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against Isha Yoga Centre

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2024

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a petition filed against Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha Foundation, which claimed that two women were being held captive and brainwashed at the Isha Yoga Centre. The court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, concluded that the women, aged 39 and 42, had voluntarily chosen to reside at the […]

Cricket Sports

Shakib Al Hasan Unlikely to Return to Bangladesh Amid Unrest

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2024

Bangladesh cricket legend Shakib Al Hasan has confirmed that he is unlikely to return to his home country amid ongoing political unrest and legal troubles. Shakib, currently residing in the United States with his family, has been a key figure in Bangladesh cricket but now faces uncertainty regarding his future in the country. Shakib Al […]

Cricket Sports

India Fight Back After Low First Innings Against New Zealand

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2024

India 46 & 231-3 (Sarfaraz 70no) v New Zealand 402 (Ravindra 134) Day 3: Stumps, Bengaluru – India trail by 125 runs India mounted a determined fightback on day three of the first Test against New Zealand after being bowled out for just 46 in their first innings. By the close of play in Bengaluru, […]