International

Canada’s CSIS Confirms Khalistani Extremist Activity

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

In a significant development, Canada’s top intelligence agency has formally acknowledged that Khalistani extremists are using Canadian territory as a base for promoting and organizing violence in India. The admission by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) lends official weight to concerns repeatedly raised by India over the years regarding the unchecked

Law & Order National

CJI Urges Centre to Honor Collegium Picks

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud has issued a pointed reminder to the Central Government, urging it not to act selectively on recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium. In a courtroom observation that carries institutional weight, the CJI warned that uneven handling of judicial appointments could harm the integrity of the judiciary and […]

International

Russia Warns U.S.: Don’t Attack Iran’s Nuclear Sites

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Russia has issued a grave warning to the United States, cautioning against any military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. Moscow declared that such action could trigger widespread regional instability and even risk a nuclear catastrophe. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that any U.S. airstrike targeting Iran’s

Government Policies National

Centre Equalises Gratuity for UPS Pensioners

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

The central government has formally approved a long-awaited reform to bring parity in gratuity benefits between Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) pensioners and their Old Pension Scheme (OPS) counterparts. In a major policy decision, the government has extended both retirement and death gratuity provisions to those under the UPS framework, ensuring financial equity for lakhs of

Business

Air India Cuts 15% International Wide-Body Flights

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Air India has announced a temporary 15% reduction in its international operations involving wide-body aircraft, a move that will continue at least until mid-July. The decision, which impacts long-haul services significantly, stems from a combination of operational and safety-related constraints facing the airline. Currently, Air India operates approximately 70 wide-body

International

Trump Claims He Averted India‑Pakistan War with Munir

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

In a striking revelation, U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that his meeting with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir played a decisive role in preventing a full-scale war between India and Pakistan. Trump emphasized the significance of the dialogue, saying, “I wanted to thank him for not going into the war and […]

National

Operation Sindhu: First Batch of 110 Indians Evacuated

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

India’s Operation Sindhu has taken a major step forward with the safe arrival of the first evacuation flight carrying 110 Indian students who were stranded in war-torn Iran. The special rescue operation, mounted amidst escalating hostilities in the region, saw these citizens being first moved to Armenia before being flown to India. The flight, operated […]

International

Nobitex Hit by $90M Hack as Cyberwar Targets Iran’s Crypto

By BPN News Desk June 18, 2025

Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, has been struck by a devastating cyberattack in which over $90 million in digital assets were not only stolen but deliberately destroyed. The attack, which unfolded on June 18, appears to be politically motivated, with the hacking group publicly identifying itself as Predatory Sparrow—a name linked to earlier cyber strikes

International

Trump Repeats India-Pakistan War Claim, Modi Stands Firm

By BPN News Desk June 18, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again claimed credit for preventing a major conflict between India and Pakistan, asserting that he “stopped the war” between the two nuclear-armed nations. Speaking during a press event in Washington, Trump said, “No one reported on it, but I stopped the war between Pakistan and India,” while praising both […]

Entertainment Regional Cinema

Karnataka Tells SC: Committed to Law and Order Amid Thug Life Row

By BPN News Desk June 18, 2025

The Karnataka government has responded to the Supreme Court’s notice on the ongoing controversy surrounding the delayed release of Kamal Haasan’s film Thug Life, assuring the bench that it remains duty-bound to uphold law and order across the state. The statement comes after the apex court expressed concern over threats to public peace and attempts […]