Environment Wildlife

Bengaluru Overtakes Mumbai as India’s Leopard Capital

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

A year-long camera trap survey has revealed that Bengaluru now hosts the highest number of free-ranging leopards among all Indian metro cities, earning it the informal title of India’s new “Leopard Capital.” With 80–85 leopards recorded in and around the city, Bengaluru has overtaken Mumbai, which was previously known for its remarkable urban coexistence with […]

International

Myanmar Tribe Rises Against Chinese-Backed Lead Mining Project

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

In Myanmar’s eastern Shan State, a fierce protest has erupted against a Chinese-backed lead mining project, as members of the indigenous Pradawng tribe rally to protect their ancestral land. The mining operation, spearheaded by Myanmar’s Four Star Company in partnership with a Chinese firm, has drawn outrage from the local community who fear irreversible environmental […]

Law & Order National

ED Raids Dino Morea’s Home in ₹65 Crore Mithi River Scam

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted a series of searches at 15 locations, including the Mumbai residence of Bollywood actor Dino Morea, in connection with a ₹65.54 crore money laundering case related to the Mithi River desilting project. The raids extended across Mumbai and Kochi and targeted contractors, middlemen, and individuals linked to the […]

International

US Trade Deficit Falls to $61.6 Billion Amid Sharp Import Drop

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

The United States recorded a significant decline in its trade deficit for April 2025, falling to $61.6 billion from March’s steep $138.3 billion. This marks a sharp 55.5% drop, the largest monthly improvement in over a decade, and brings the deficit to its lowest point since September 2023. The primary factor behind this turnaround was […]

Defence National

BEL Bags ₹2,323 Crore Order for Navy Missile System Spares

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a leading Navratna defence public sector enterprise, has secured a major contract valued at ₹2,323 crore for the supply of missile system spares for Indian Navy ships. The order has been placed by two premier Indian shipyards — Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE). […]

National PMO

PMO Plots Strategy to Build India’s Own Big Four Firms

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

In a significant policy push, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) convened a high-level meeting on Friday to chart out a roadmap for establishing large Indian accountancy firms capable of standing toe-to-toe with the global Big Four — Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG. The move signals an ambitious effort to transform India from a consumer of […]

Cricket Sports

England Announces Squad for First Test Against India

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

England has announced its 14-member squad for the opening Test match against India, set to begin on June 20, 2025, at Headingley in Leeds. This squad marks a blend of experienced campaigners and new faces as England seeks to set the tone for the five-match series with a strong start. The squad is led by […]

National

Tharoor Claims India Won Global Narrative on Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

During an official visit to the United States, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor claimed that India has effectively won the global narrative battle following Operation Sindoor, citing a more coherent and impactful diplomatic outreach compared to Pakistan. The Indian delegation, led by Tharoor and comprising members from across party lines, engaged with senior American officials,

Infrastructure National

PM Modi Inaugurates World’s Tallest Railway Bridge in J&K

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the world’s tallest railway bridge constructed over the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir, marking a historic milestone in India’s rail infrastructure development. The bridge, which is a part of the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, stands at a remarkable height of 359 metres above the

International

Elon Musk Calls for Trump’s Impeachment, Endorses JD Vance

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Elon Musk has publicly called for the impeachment of President Donald Trump and endorsed Vice President JD Vance as his successor. This development marks a significant rupture in the previously close relationship between the tech billionaire and the former president. The feud intensified following Musk’s vehement criticism of