International

Thai PM Faces Resignation Calls After Leaked Call Fallout

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is under immense political pressure after a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen ignited a wave of criticism, fractured her coalition, and triggered demands for her resignation. The fallout has plunged the government into a political crisis, raising concerns over stability in Bangkok and beyond. The

South India State News

Karnataka Proposes Bill to Penalise Poor Crowd Management

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Karnataka has announced plans for a landmark Crowd Management Bill aimed at enhancing public safety at large gatherings, events, and religious occasions. The proposed law will introduce penalties of up to three years in jail and a ₹50,000 fine for those responsible for inadequate crowd control that endangers public life. The bill would apply to […]

National

DGCA Flagged Air India Safety Breaches Before Ahmedabad Incident

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Just days before an Air India Airbus A320neo suffered a serious mid-air malfunction during a flight from Ahmedabad, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had issued a formal warning to the airline, citing multiple safety and maintenance lapses across its fleet. The regulator’s pre-incident inspection report had identified non-compliance issues that, in

International

India to Evacuate Nationals from Israel Amid Escalating Conflict

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

India has initiated a comprehensive evacuation plan for its citizens in Israel as the Israel‑Iran conflict deepens and missile strikes intensify. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly urged all Indian nationals currently in Israel to promptly register with the Embassy of India in Tel Aviv and follow updates closely. These preparatory steps are […]

National

India to Replace GPS Timekeeping with Indigenous Atomic Clock Network

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

India is preparing to make a major technological transition by replacing its reliance on the U.S.-controlled GPS system for timekeeping with a fully indigenous atomic clock infrastructure. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi recently confirmed that a new national timekeeping system will soon be deployed to maintain Indian Standard Time (IST) using a network of high-precision

Law & Order National

Inquiry Panel Rejects Conspiracy Claim in Justice Varma Cash Recovery Case

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

An internal judicial inquiry has concluded that large bundles of currency notes were indeed recovered from the storeroom of Justice Yashwant Varma’s official residence in Delhi, rejecting his claims of conspiracy and terming his version of events as unconvincing. The panel, constituted by the Chief Justice of India, was tasked with probing the circumstances surrounding

International

After Iran, Israel’s Focus May Shift to Pakistan’s Nukes: Meir Masi

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

In a statement that could have far-reaching geopolitical consequences, former Israeli intelligence official Meir Masi has suggested that once Iran’s offensive capabilities are neutralised, the focus of international security efforts “may shift to dismantling Pakistan’s nuclear program.” Masi’s remark, though not official Israeli policy, signals the

International

North Korea Slams Israel as “Cancer-Like Entity” After Iran Strike

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

North Korea has issued a sharp condemnation of Israel following its recent airstrike on Iranian territory, describing Israel as a “cancer-like entity for peace in West Asia.” The unusually strong statement was released through North Korea’s Foreign Ministry and carried by state-run media, marking Pyongyang’s most direct intervention in the ongoing Iran-Israel

National Politics

Shashi Tharoor Acknowledges Differences Within Congress Amid Infighting Speculation

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Former Union Minister and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has acknowledged recent “differences of opinion” with his party leadership amid rumours of internal divide, but emphasised that these are rooted in constructive dialogue and not personal discord. Speaking in New Delhi, Tharoor asserted that the party remains united and focused on preparing for upcoming elections. Tharoor

International

Israel’s Defense Minister Calls Khamenei a “Modern Hitler”

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

In a provocative escalation of Israel’s rhetoric against Iran, Defense Minister Israel Katz has publicly called Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a “modern-day Hitler,” stating that he “cannot continue to exist.” The remark follows a recent Iranian missile strike that directly hit an Israeli hospital, prompting outrage and urgent calls for retribution across