South India State News

CM Stalin Accuses BJP of “Burying” Tamil Culture

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has launched a strong critique against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing the central government of deliberately undermining Tamil culture. Speaking at a public event, Stalin cautioned that the BJP’s policies and rhetoric represent a threat to the region’s centuries-old language, arts, and traditions. Cultural

Infrastructure National

PM To Launch ₹5,000‑Crore Projects In Bihar’s Siwan

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Siwan district in Bihar, where he will unveil infrastructure and welfare projects valued at over ₹5,000 crore. The visit, which comes ahead of the state’s assembly elections, reflects the government’s focus on regional development and targeted welfare delivery. During the event, the Prime Minister will either inaugurate

National

Air India Cuts 38 Weekly International Flights, Suspends Three Routes

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

Air India has announced a substantial reduction in its international flight operations following the fatal Boeing 787 crash near Ahmedabad. Effective from June 21 through July 15, the airline will take 38 weekly international flights off its schedule and temporarily halt service on three overseas routes. Flight Cuts The airline plans to suspend flights on […]

International

Trump May Order U.S. Strike On Iran Within Two Weeks – Reports

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

President Donald Trump is weighing the option of ordering a direct military strike on Iran within the next two weeks, amid rapidly escalating tensions in the Middle East. The announcement comes in the aftermath of Iran’s aggressive missile campaign targeting Israeli cities, raising alarm across global diplomatic circles. According to the White House, Trump is […]

International

Trump Grants TikTok 90-Day Extension, Deadline Now Sept 17

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

President Donald Trump has issued a fresh executive order granting TikTok an additional 90 days to finalize its sale to a non-Chinese entity. With this extension, the new deadline is now set for September 17, 2025, allowing the video-sharing platform to continue its U.S. operations despite national security concerns that initially triggered a legislative effort […]

South India State News

Karnataka Raises Minority Housing Quota From 10% To 15%

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

In a move that has stirred both political approval and backlash, the Karnataka cabinet has officially increased the housing reservation for minority communities under state housing schemes from 10% to 15%. The announcement was made following a cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and is aimed at addressing growing housing demand among religious minority […]

International

India Expands Operation Sindhu To Evacuate Citizens From Israel

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

As tensions between Iran and Israel intensify, the Indian government has expanded Operation Sindhu to facilitate the evacuation of Indian citizens from Israel. Initially launched to rescue nationals stranded in Iran, the operation will now extend to Tel Aviv and other parts of Israel, where the situation remains volatile due to ongoing missile exchanges. The […]

National

Engine Checks Show No Issues, AI Dreamliner Crash Probe Ongoing Meta Keywords

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

Following the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171 near Ahmedabad, early findings indicate that the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner involved had no reported issues with its engines before departure. The aircraft, registered as VT-ANB, was bound for London Gatwick when it went down shortly after takeoff, resulting in the loss of more than 270 lives. […]

Science Space & Astronomy

Axiom‑4 Launch Postponed Amid ISS Safety Assessments

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

The planned launch of the Axiom‑4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), which was scheduled for Sunday, June 22, has been postponed. NASA and Axiom Space jointly decided to delay the mission to conduct further assessments related to the station’s operational safety. A new launch date is expected to be announced soon. “NASA has […]

International

China Warns U.S.: Naval Presence in South China Sea Crosses “Red Line”

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

China has strongly condemned recent U.S. naval activities in the South China Sea, asserting that such military patrols cross a defined “red line” and fuel regional instability. The accusation was made by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian in an official statement, reflecting Beijing’s heightened sensitivity to foreign military presence in disputed