National Politics

Amit Shah: “English Speakers Will Soon Feel Ashamed”

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has stirred a nationwide discussion by declaring that Indians who speak English will “soon feel ashamed” as the country moves toward reviving its linguistic heritage. Speaking at a book launch event in Delhi, Shah asserted that the dominance of English is a colonial remnant that has distorted India’s cultural identity. […]

International

Netanyahu Vows Retaliation After Iranian Strike on Israeli Hospital

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to “extract the full price” from Iran following confirmation that an Iranian missile struck an Israeli hospital. Describing the incident as a “heinous terrorist operation,” Netanyahu affirmed Israel’s commitment to retaliate. The missile—identified as an Iranian-made precision-guided ballistic weapon—travelled over 500

National

Tharoor Slams Trump-Munir Lunch, Cites Osama Reminder

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has sharply criticised U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent White House lunch with Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir, calling the optics of the meeting deeply troubling. In a stinging remark aimed at Trump, Tharoor said, “I hope the food was good and he also got some food for thought,” suggesting […]

International

Putin: NATO Rearmament “Not a Threat” to Russia

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

In a briefing in St. Petersburg on June 19, President Vladimir Putin dismissed NATO’s recent military expansion as “not a threat” to Russia. The Russian leader emphasized that Moscow remains fully capable of neutralizing any risks posed by increased Western defense spending. NATO rearmament Putin remarked, “We do not see any NATO rearmament as a threat to […]

Education

U.S. Resumes Student Visas with Social Media Condition

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

The United States has resumed issuing student visas after a temporary suspension, but with a controversial new requirement: applicants must now make their social media accounts publicly accessible as part of an enhanced vetting process. This development affects foreign students applying under the F, M, and J visa categories and has sparked debate over privacy […]

International

Two Indian Students Sentenced in US Multi‑Million Fraud Case

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Two Indian-origin students in the United States have been sentenced to prison after orchestrating a sophisticated multi-million-dollar fraud operation using sham call‑center schemes. The elaborate scam, spanning several states, duped victims across the country and has now resulted in significant legal consequences. Student Fraud The defendants, enrolled at universities in

Science Space & Astronomy

SpaceX Starship Test Ends in Massive Explosion, All Crew Safe

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

On the night of June 18, SpaceX’s Starship prototype—Ship 36—erupted in a massive explosion at its Starbase facility near Boca Chica, Texas. The incident occurred during a routine static fire test ahead of the planned tenth flight, resulting in a dramatic fireball that lit up the night sky and rattled nearby homes, but fortunately caused no […]

International

Trump Backs Off Ceasefire Claim After Modi Pushback

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has dialed back his claim of mediating the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan, following a direct intervention by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump initially asserted he played a key role in halting the escalation during a meeting with Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir at the White House. However, […]

International

Modi in Croatia: “I Felt at Home,” Signs Key MoUs

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made history this week by becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Croatia, marking a significant milestone in India’s growing engagement with the European region. During his visit to the capital city of Zagreb, Modi was warmly received by his counterpart, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic. Reflecting on the warmth […]

National

Bypolls Begin in 5 Seats Across Four States

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Voting has commenced today for five high-stakes assembly bypolls spread across Punjab, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Kerala. Though limited in number, these by-elections are significant both politically and symbolically, taking place against the backdrop of heightened national sentiment following recent security events and ahead of critical state-level elections in 2026.