International

Drone Attacks Halt Oil Production in Kurdistan

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

Drone strikes have once again targeted oilfields in the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq, marking the third such incident in a single week. The latest attacks forced the shutdown of key oil production facilities, severely impacting the region’s output and raising serious concerns over energy security. The drone strikes hit oilfields operated by Norwegian company […]

International

7.3 Earthquake Hits Alaska, Tsunami Alert Issued

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.3 magnitude struck off the southern coast of Alaska on Tuesday afternoon, prompting an initial tsunami warning for several coastal communities. The quake was recorded around 50 miles south of Sand Point, at a shallow depth of approximately 10 kilometers, making it capable of producing seismic sea waves. Tsunami Warning Briefly […]

International

US Seeks Calm After Israel Strikes Syria

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

The United States has called for immediate de-escalation in southern Syria after Israeli airstrikes targeted military facilities in Damascus and Sweida. The strikes followed days of intense clashes between Druze militias and armed Bedouin groups, which left dozens dead and many more injured. Israel claims its actions were aimed at protecting the Druze community, a […]

Government Policies National

UIDAI Deactivates 1.2 Cr Aadhaar of Deceased

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated around 1.2 crore Aadhaar numbers belonging to deceased individuals as part of a nationwide effort to prevent misuse of digital identities after death. The move is based on verified death data shared by various state and Union Territory governments through the Civil Registration System (CRS). Out […]

National

Asaduddin Owaisi Strongly Supports the Continuation of Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has strongly supported the continuation of Operation Sindoor, calling for decisive retaliation against those responsible for the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. Addressing a public rally in Bodhan, Telangana, Owaisi said the operation must not stop until all four perpetrators of the attack are

National

Wall Street Journal Report Cites Fuel Switch Operation

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

The ongoing investigation into the 12 June crash of an Air India Boeing 787 near Ahmedabad is now focusing on the actions of the aircraft’s captain, Sumeet Sabharwal. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, cockpit voice recordings indicate that the captain may have turned off both engine fuel control switches just seconds […]

Agriculture National

Cabinet Clears Rs 24,000 Crore Annual Agriculture Scheme

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) with an annual budget of Rs 24,000 crore for six years starting from 2025-26. The scheme will target 100 underperforming agricultural districts across the country in a mission-mode implementation plan to boost productivity, income, and rural infrastructure. Focus on

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IndiGo A320neo Diverts to Mumbai After Engine Snag

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

An IndiGo Airbus A320neo operating flight 6E-6271 from Delhi to Goa made an emergency landing in Mumbai on Wednesday night after encountering an in-flight engine malfunction. The aircraft, which was carrying 191 passengers and crew members, landed safely with no injuries reported. Mid-Air Snag and Pilot Response The aircraft departed Delhi around 8:02 pm IST […]

International

India Advises Against Non‑Essential Travel To Iran

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

India has issued an advisory asking its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran due to rising tensions in the Middle East. The advisory was released by the Indian Embassy in Tehran on July 16 following recent military escalations involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. Citizens have been urged to remain cautious and reconsider […]

International

Iran Says It Will Respond To Any Attack

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declared that the country is fully prepared to retaliate with greater force if it faces any fresh military attack. Addressing military commanders in Tehran on July 16, he stated that Iran’s response will be “bigger than before” and specifically warned both the United States and Israel against future […]